Find a Solicitor to Set up a Business

Starting a new business is an exciting venture, but it can also be complex and daunting without the right legal guidance. At The Law Firm Group, our experienced UK solicitors specialise in helping entrepreneurs, start-ups, and established professionals set up a business with confidence and clarity. Whether you’re launching a small local company, expanding an existing operation, or exploring new opportunities, our tailored legal services provide the expertise and reassurance you need to proceed with peace of mind.

Why Seek Legal Advice When Setting Up a Business?

Setting up a business in the UK involves much more than simply registering a company. You must navigate legal requirements, regulatory obligations, and critical decisions that will shape your venture’s future. Expert legal advice at the outset ensures your business is structured correctly, compliant from day one, and protected against avoidable risks. The Law Firm Group’s specialist solicitors are here to guide you through every step, making the legal process straightforward and stress-free.

Who Needs Help with Business Set-Up?

Our clients include:

  • Entrepreneurs launching their first start-up
  • Professionals forming partnerships or limited liability partnerships (LLPs)
  • Growing businesses looking to incorporate or restructure
  • Foreign investors establishing a UK presence
  • Family businesses formalising their arrangements

No matter your background or ambitions, The Law Firm Group offers accessible, expert legal support tailored to your specific needs.

The Legal Process: What to Expect

Initial Consultation with Our Solicitors

Your journey begins with a confidential consultation with one of our experienced solicitors. We take the time to understand your business goals, discuss your plans, and identify the legal structure that best suits your objectives—whether a limited company, partnership, sole trader, or another arrangement.

Exploring Suitable Business Structures

Choosing the right legal entity is essential. Our solicitors provide clear advice on the benefits and obligations of each option, including company formation, partnership agreements, and shareholder arrangements. We ensure you understand the tax implications, liability issues, and regulatory requirements involved.

Company Formation and Registration

Once you’ve decided on a structure, The Law Firm Group handles all the necessary legal documentation and filings. This includes preparing articles of association, partnership agreements, and registering your business with Companies House (for limited companies). Our efficient approach minimises delays and ensures your business is set up correctly from the outset.

Compliance and Regulatory Advice

Setting up a business means meeting a range of legal obligations, from data protection and employment law to intellectual property and sector-specific regulations. Our specialist solicitors guide you through these requirements, helping you avoid common pitfalls and ensuring ongoing compliance.

Common Challenges and How We Help

Starting a business often raises questions and concerns, such as:

  • Which business structure offers the best protection and flexibility?
  • How do I draft effective partnership or shareholder agreements?
  • What are my responsibilities under UK company law?
  • How do I protect my business name and intellectual property?
  • What steps must I take to employ staff legally?

The Law Firm Group’s solicitors offer clear, practical answers and ongoing support. By addressing these issues early, we help you avoid costly mistakes and lay strong legal foundations for your business.

The Benefits of Working with The Law Firm Group

Our clients choose The Law Firm Group because we combine specialist legal knowledge with a practical, client-focused approach. When you instruct our UK solicitors to set up your business, you benefit from:

  • Clarity and Confidence: We explain your options in plain English and offer honest, jargon-free advice.
  • Comprehensive Protection: Our legal services ensure your business is structured for success and safeguarded against risk.
  • Efficiency: Our streamlined processes minimise paperwork and delays, so you can get your business up and running quickly.
  • Transparent Costs: We offer clear, up-front pricing with no hidden surprises, so you can budget with certainty.
  • Ongoing Support: Our commitment doesn’t end once your business is formed. We’re here to advise on legal matters as your company grows and evolves.

How to Get Started with The Law Firm Group

Engaging The Law Firm Group to set up your business is straightforward. It typically begins with an initial consultation, where you can discuss your objectives and any concerns with a specialist solicitor. We’ll review your plans and any existing documents, advise you on the best legal structure, and outline the next steps in the process.

Once you’re ready to proceed, our solicitors will prepare all necessary legal paperwork, handle company registration, and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. We keep you informed at every stage and are always available to answer your questions or provide further legal advice as needed.

Trusted UK Solicitors for Business Start-Ups

With years of experience supporting new ventures, The Law Firm Group is the trusted choice for business start-up legal services across the UK. Our approachable team of solicitors is committed to making your business journey as smooth and successful as possible. Whether you’re a first-time entrepreneur or an established professional, you can rely on our expert legal advice and ongoing support at every stage of your business’s growth.

Set up your business with clarity and confidence—choose The Law Firm Group for specialist legal services you can trust.

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Instruct a Solicitor to Set up a Business

If you need a lawyer to assist with setting up a business and would like clear, practical advice, The Law Firm Group is ready to help. You can contact a solicitor quickly and easily using the form below.

Prefer to speak to someone directly? Get in touch with your local solicitors office by calling 0300 303 3805 to arrange a consultation at a time that suits you.​

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Crawley

Astral Towers, Betts Way,
Crawley, West Sussex,
RH10 9XA

Appointments:

Strictly by appointment only.

call

01293 772 424

Cromer

Hethersett House, Bond Street,
Cromer, Norfolk,
NR27 9DA

Appointments:

Mon-Fri: 9:00AM-5.30PM
Sat-Sun: Closed

call

01263 513 355

Hitchin

29 Hermitage Road,
Hitchin, Hertfordshire,
SG5 1BY

Appointments:

Mon-Fri: 8.30AM-5.30PM
Sat-Sun: Closed

call

01462 453 413

Leatherhead

19 High Street, Great Bookham,
Leatherhead, Surrey,
KT23 4AA

Appointments: After hours available

Mon-Fri: 8.30AM-5.30PM
Sat-Sun: Closed

call

01372 579 112

Tunbridge Wells

79 Calverley Road,
Tunbridge Wells, Kent,
TN1 2UY

Appointments:

Mon-Fri: 9.00AM-5.30PM
Sat-Sun: Closed

call

01892 502 810

West Byfleet

51 Station Approach,
West Byfleet, Surrey,
KT14 6NE

Appointments: After hours available

Mon-Fri: 8.30AM-5.30PM
Sat-Sun: Closed

call

01932 355 755