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Company Formation & Structure

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Articles of Association (Model)
Standard model articles for private companies limited by shares — the legal constitution of your company
Official GOV.UKPDF
Register a Company Online
Apply to incorporate a private limited company via Companies House WebFiling — takes around 24 hours
Official GOV.UKOnline
Confirmation Statement (CS01)
Annual confirmation statement to keep Companies House records up to date — due every 12 months
Official GOV.UKOnline
Shareholders' Agreement Guide
What to include in a shareholders' agreement — rights, dividends, exit provisions, and dispute resolution
Official GOV.UKGuide
Register as Sole Trader
Register for Self Assessment as a sole trader with HMRC — must be done by 5 October in your second tax year
Official GOV.UKOnline
Set Up a Partnership
Register a business partnership and understand your legal obligations — general and limited partnerships
Official GOV.UKGuide

Contracts & Agreements

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Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
Mutual confidentiality agreement protecting sensitive business information — covers definition, obligations, term, and remedies
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Freelancer / Contractor Agreement
Service agreement for self-employed contractors — scope, payment terms, IP ownership, IR35 note, and termination
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Client Service Agreement
Standard terms for delivering services to business clients — deliverables, payment, IP, liability, and disputes
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Employment Contract (Written Statement)
Statutory written statement of employment particulars — required for all employees from day one under the Employment Rights Act 1996
Official GOV.UKGuide
Supplier / Vendor Agreement
Terms for purchasing goods or services from a supplier — price, delivery, quality, warranties, and termination
Official GOV.UKGuide
Letter of Intent (LOI)
Non-binding letter outlining the key terms of a proposed deal before formal contracts are drafted
Free TemplateDOCX
Partnership Agreement
Formal agreement between business partners covering profit share, roles, decision-making, and exit arrangements
Free TemplateDOCX

Finance, Tax & Invoicing

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Cash Flow Forecast Template
12-month cash flow forecast — monthly income, outgoings, net cash flow, and closing balance with 2026/27 UK rates
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Profit & Loss Forecast Template
Full P&L projection for Year 1 — revenue, cost of sales, gross profit, overheads, EBITDA, and net profit after tax
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Expense Claim Form
Employee expense reimbursement form — mileage (2026/27 HMRC rates), subsistence, accommodation, and receipt tracking
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Late Payment Notice Template
Formal notice under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act 1998 — includes statutory interest and compensation charges
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Invoice Requirements (HMRC Guide)
What your invoices must include to be HMRC-compliant — number, date, VAT registration, and more
Official HMRCGuide
VAT Invoice Template (Free)
Free UK VAT invoice template with all required fields — available in Word, Excel, and PDF formats
Official HMRCGuide
Self Assessment Tax Return
File your annual Self Assessment tax return online via HMRC Government Gateway — deadline 31 January
Official HMRCOnline
Corporation Tax Return (CT600)
File your company's Corporation Tax return and pay your bill via HMRC — due 12 months after accounting period end
Official HMRCOnline
VAT Registration
Register for VAT online when your taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 (or voluntarily below the threshold)
Official HMRCOnline

HR, Employment & Payroll

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Job Description Template
Structured template covering role title, responsibilities, requirements, salary band, and how to apply
Official ACASGuide
Offer Letter Template
Conditional offer of employment letter — subject to references, right to work, and DBS checks where applicable
Official ACASGuide
Disciplinary & Grievance Procedure
ACAS Code of Practice compliant disciplinary and grievance procedure — legally required for all employers
Official ACASGuide
Redundancy Process Guide
Step-by-step guide to making redundancies lawfully — consultation, selection criteria, notice periods, and statutory pay
Official GOV.UKGuide
Right to Work Check
How to check an employee's right to work in the UK before they start — online and manual checks, civil penalty avoidance
Official GOV.UKOnline
Register as an Employer (PAYE)
Register with HMRC as an employer to run payroll and pay employees through PAYE — must be done before first payday
Official HMRCOnline
Auto-Enrolment Pension Duties
Understand your workplace pension auto-enrolment obligations, staging date, and minimum contribution rates
Official TPRGuide
Maternity / Paternity Leave Guide
Statutory maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption leave entitlements — employer obligations and pay rates
Official GOV.UKGuide

Legal, GDPR & Compliance

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Privacy Policy Generator
Create a GDPR-compliant privacy policy for your website — ICO recommended tool, free to use
Official ICOOnline
Cookie Consent Guide (UK)
ICO guidance on cookie consent requirements for UK websites under PECR and UK GDPR — what you need and when
Official ICOGuide
Register with the ICO
Most businesses that process personal data must register with the ICO — £40/year for most small organisations
Official ICOOnline
Data Processing Agreement (DPA)
GDPR Article 28 compliant processor agreement — required when sharing personal data with third-party processors
Official ICOGuide
Terms & Conditions Template (B2C)
Website terms of use for consumer-facing businesses — covering liability, returns, consumer rights, and dispute resolution
Free TemplateDOCX
Terms & Conditions Template (B2B)
Standard business-to-business terms of sale — payment, delivery, IP ownership, and limitation of liability
Free TemplateDOCX
Health & Safety Policy Template
Statutory H&S policy statement — required for all employers with 5 or more employees under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Official HSETemplate
Anti-Bribery Policy Template
Bribery Act 2010 compliant policy — required for all businesses to demonstrate adequate procedures against bribery
Official GOV.UKGuide

Business Planning & Strategy

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SWOT Analysis Template
Structured SWOT analysis with strategic action plan — strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, and SO/WO/ST/WT strategies
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Business Setup Checklist
30-item UK business setup checklist — legal structure, tax registrations, finance, compliance, HR, and marketing
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Business Plan Template (GOV.UK)
Official GOV.UK guidance on writing a business plan — what to include and how to structure it for lenders and investors
Official GOV.UKGuide
Business Model Canvas
One-page visual business model framework — value proposition, customer segments, channels, revenue streams, and cost structure
Free TemplatePDF
Market Research Template
Primary and secondary market research framework — target market, competitor analysis, pricing, and customer needs
Free TemplateGuide

Funding, Grants & Growth

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Start Up Loans (GOV.UK Scheme)
Government-backed personal loans of £500–£25,000 for new and early-stage businesses at 6% fixed interest — includes free mentoring
Official SchemeOnline
Innovate UK Smart Grants
R&D and innovation grants for UK businesses — up to £500k for game-changing projects in any sector
Official SchemeOnline
Business Rates Relief Checker
Check eligibility for Small Business Rate Relief, Rural Relief, and other business rates reductions from your local council
Official GOV.UKOnline
R&D Tax Credits Guide
HMRC guidance on claiming R&D tax relief under the merged RDEC scheme — up to 20% credit on qualifying expenditure
Official HMRCGuide
Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS)
Tax relief for investors in qualifying early-stage companies — 30% income tax relief on investments up to £1m per year
Official HMRCGuide
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