Business

Business Structuring

Choosing the right business structure is an important decision when starting or developing a business. Your structure affects liability, tax treatment, ownership, decision-making, and how the business can grow in the future. Options such as sole trader, partnership, limited company, or LLP each offer different advantages depending on your goals and circumstances. At Pre-Law, we offer fixed-fee support to help you understand your options, assess the implications, and choose a structure that suits your business plans.

How We Help

We support businesses at every stage with structuring that makes sense for how you operate and grow:

  • Choosing the right legal structure - sole trader, partnership, LLP, or limited company
  • Registering your business - support with Companies House, HMRC, and VAT registration
  • Setting up internal governance - tailored articles of association, partnership agreements, or shareholder agreements
  • Explaining your legal and tax obligations - including self-assessment, corporation tax, and company record-keeping
  • Restructuring advice - for businesses that need to pivot, scale, or bring in new partners/investors

Structures We Advise On

Each option has pros and cons - we’ll help you weigh them and decide what’s right for you:

  • Sole Traders - simple and flexible, but with full personal liability
  • Ordinary Partnerships – shared responsibility and tax transparency, but fewer legal protections
  • Limited Companies - separate legal identity, potential tax benefits, and easier to scale
  • LLPs (Limited Liability Partnerships) - suitable for professional services and joint ventures, offering flexibility with liability protection

We’ll also help you understand the practical implications - such as how to pay yourself, manage risk, or bring in co-founders.

Why Choose Pre-Law?

We know that structuring your business isn’t just a formality - it shapes how you trade, pay tax, share risk, and plan for growth. We take time to understand your goals, explain your options in plain English, and guide you toward a structure that fits the way you actually operate.

Our advice is grounded in current UK company and tax law, commercially focused, and always practical. No jargon, no generic setups - just clear, strategic support that helps you build on solid foundations.

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Whether you’re setting up a new business or reviewing your current structure, we’re here to help. Contact us today and make sure your business is built the right way - from the start. 

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