How to start a limited company: the complete 2026 guide
Step-by-step guide to starting a UK limited company in 2026: names, shares, incorporation, registrations, bank account, first filings and the mistakes to avoid.
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The complete UK startup funding guide: Start Up Loans, grants, debt, revenue-based finance and equity — real costs, timelines and when each makes sense.
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Salary vs dividends for UK company directors in 2026/27: the standard low-salary-plus-dividends pattern, director's loan traps, and when the rules change.
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UK VAT guide for startups: the £90k threshold, voluntary registration maths, Flat Rate vs standard vs cash accounting, and MTD filing — explained plainly.
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How UK corporation tax works for startups in 2026: the 19%–25% rates and marginal relief, the payment-before-return quirk, and the reliefs that cut the bill legally.
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