Business Startup Toolkit

Everything you need to plan, set up and launch your new business with confidence.

What's inside

✅ Sole trader vs limited company — a clear decision guide to get you started right
✅ Step-by-step Sole Trader setup checklist, with HMRC deadlines
✅ Step-by-step Limited Company setup checklist, with Companies House and Corporation Tax steps
✅ Business essentials checklist — bank account, insurance, bookkeeping and more
✅ Startup costs & cashflow planner — work out exactly what you need to launch

Why it helps

Starting a business is exciting — but it's easy to miss a registration deadline or forget a key step. This toolkit gives you a clear, tickable path from idea to launch, so nothing slips through the cracks. Works in Google Sheets on any device, or in Excel.

£29

Instant access — Google Sheets or Excel

Built by an accountant

Created by Mel Dean FCCA, with over 20 years of experience helping UK business owners get set up properly from day one.

This toolkit is general guidance and does not constitute advice. Always confirm your position at gov.uk and seek advice from a qualified accountant before acting.