I want to start a company, do I have to get incorporated first?

You do not necessarily need to be incorporated first in order to start a business. While the vast majority of businesses are incorporated, it isn’t required.

Though it is important to note that you cannot operate as a limited company without first being incorporated. This means the company liability is limited to shares and guarantees. There may be many other benefits to being incorporated that you will want to consider as well.

You can find more information on small business start ups using a third party research resource such as the UKStartups.org. You can check out the website for information on business planning, government funding, and more. You can also call us directly at 020 3880 8554, toll free.

There are hundreds of government funding schemes available for small business owners in the UK. In fact, our Funding Database currently has over 600 government funding schemes and over 500 private investors available for small business owners and startup entrepreneurs. What are you doing to take advantage of this? Become a member and start your search.

Take advantage of the Small Business Startup Assessment Tool below and see the tools and resources you need to succeed at starting your small business. It just takes 30 seconds and will also tell you if there may be any funding assistance available.

Be sure to look at the hundreds of daily questions and answers we have from entrepreneurs like you who want to learn more about starting a business, creating a business plan, searching for funding. Our small business experts take the time to answer each and every single question, so if you have something on your mind – we can help!

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