Tax and legal structures
Choosing the best legal structure for your business and understanding your responsibilities as a director along with your tax obligations is vital when setting up a business. Use our resources to better understand your options and responsibilities.
Resource | Type | Description |
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Legal Structures | Course |
This course will introduce you to choosing the right name for your business, and provide details on the main legal structures under which you could set up. The course is designed for students and staff at the University of Edinburgh who are planning to set up a business or social enterprise.
If you are a recent alumni of the University and do not have a valid EASE log-in please email us: students@ei.ed.ac.uk |
Corporation Tax | Website | UK Government web page on corporation tax. |
Business Set up Checklist | Website | UK Government web page on setting up a business. |
Choosing a legal structure for your startup | Article | Pros, cons, and other information on different business legal structures. |
SeedLegals | Tool | Platform that streamlines the legal processes for startups, helping them with everything from company formation to funding rounds. |