Getting your business started on the right foot requires more than just a good idea. At Allied Financial Group, we provide end-to-end business setup and compliance support designed to simplify registrations, meet UK legal obligations, and build solid operational foundations. Whether you’re launching a new venture or formalising your existing operations, we make the process smoother, faster, and fully compliant from day one.
Business Setup and Compliance Services refer to the administrative, regulatory, and legal tasks involved in starting and maintaining a company in the UK. This includes forming a legal business entity, registering with HMRC, ensuring proper record-keeping, setting up compliant accounting systems, and staying on top of ongoing statutory duties. Our support extends across three core areas:
Setting up a business properly from the beginning helps avoid costly mistakes, tax penalties, and administrative issues later. Our support ensures:
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With tighter digital regulations and stricter penalties for non-compliance, new and small businesses must act quickly and correctly. Our service bridges that gap.
At Allied Financial Group, we streamline the setup process and provide continued support as your business grows. Here’s what’s included:
We also provide ongoing advisory support for startups – whether it’s help with your first invoice, payroll setup, or understanding shareholder responsibilities. You’ll never be left to figure it out alone.
If you’re starting a business, formalising your operations, or struggling with Companies House or MTD obligations, this service is made for you. We support startups, sole traders, limited companies, and entrepreneurs of all types across the UK. Whether you want to register a new company or streamline admin for an existing one, we’ll help you do it properly, efficiently, and with complete confidence.
Let Allied Financial Group take the stress out of setting up and managing your business structure and compliance. We offer clear, personalised support to ensure you're legally compliant, MTD-ready, and free to focus on growing your business. Get in touch today for tailored guidance and a smooth setup process.
Practical guidance to launch and maintain your business with confidence—from formation and software setup to ongoing compliance and annual filings.
AFG provides comprehensive support for both initial business setup and ongoing compliance. We can assist with company formation, HMRC registrations, setting up accounting systems, advising on VAT and PAYE, preparing and filing annual accounts and tax returns, and ensuring you meet all your Companies House obligations. Our goal is to provide continuous peace of mind so you can concentrate on your core business activities.
While you don't necessarily have to be a UK resident to register a company in the UK, having a UK registered office address is essential. Opening a UK business bank account is highly recommended and often a practical necessity for day-to-day operations, receiving payments, and complying with tax obligations. Many UK banks now offer solutions for non-resident directors, but it can sometimes require more detailed due diligence.
All UK businesses that collect, store, or process personal data (of customers, employees, etc.) must comply with the UK GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This means you must:
After incorporating your company with Companies House, you'll typically need to:
UK businesses must keep accurate accounting records that show and explain all transactions. This includes invoices, receipts, bank statements, payroll records, and details of assets and liabilities. Generally, these records must be kept for at least six years from the end of the financial year they relate to. Statutory registers (e.g., Register of Directors, Register of People with Significant Control) must be maintained for the entire life of the company.
The most common UK business structures are:
Choosing the right structure depends on factors like your personal liability tolerance, the number of founders, fundraising plans, and administrative burden. AFG can help you assess your specific needs and recommend the most suitable option.
Beyond initial registration, a UK Limited Company has several ongoing tax obligations:
Non-compliance can lead to a range of penalties, including:
Working with experts like AFG helps you avoid these pitfalls and ensures your business remains compliant and in good standing.
The Confirmation Statement (Form CS01) is a mandatory annual filing with Companies House for all limited companies and LLPs. It's used to confirm that the information held on the public register about your company (e.g., directors, shareholders, registered office, nature of business) is accurate and up-to-date. It's a crucial compliance requirement, and failure to file on time can lead to penalties or even your company being struck off the register.