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Introduction
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/layer? topicId=1077472554&r.li=1077910415&r.l2=1075193191&r.pp=11&r.l1=1075193156 &r.s=p Choosing the most appropriate legal structure for your business is an important step, and could affect the degree of financial risk you take on, the control you retain over the business and the level of day-to-day administration involved. By answering a simple series of questions, we can provide most people with a clear idea of the most appropriate business structure in less than five minutes. This tool does not encompass social enterprises. Please note: this tool is intended to provide useful guidance and should not be used as the only source of information when choosing a legal structure. We recommend that you seek professional advice before making a final decision. Go straight to the first question.
Have you been disqualified from being a director of a limited company? Yes No
Will your customers only be willing to buy goods or services from you if you have a limited company? Yes No
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I can easily get access to all the skills I need to administer my business.
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I am prepared to pay for professional help in areas like accounts, tax and statutory returns.
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For more information about setting up as a limited company, see our guide on how to set up and register as a limited company (private or public). Please note: this tool is intended to provide useful guidance and should not be used as the only source of information when choosing a legal structure. Before making a final decision about which legal structure to adopt, we recommend that you take advice from your tax adviser or accountant. See our guide on how to choose and manage an accountant.
Your attitude to administration. Your responses indicate that you are confident in your own abilities to administer your business. Your attitude to risk. Your responses indicate that you would be willing to operate a business structure that entails a moderate degree of personal risk. Your operational priorities for your business. Your responses indicate you have no strong preference about whether your business structure should have an impact on the way you run your business.