{"id":7138,"date":"2017-06-25T22:34:54","date_gmt":"2017-06-25T14:34:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zegal.com\/?p=7138"},"modified":"2024-12-27T18:47:16","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T10:47:16","slug":"incorporate-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zegal.com\/en-gb\/blog\/post\/incorporate-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Incorporate your Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When starting a new business, one of the first decisions to make is the type of business structure that you will use to operate your business.<\/p>\n<p>The decision is usually whether to set up as a sole trader or business partnership, in which case the legal identity of the business and the individual(s) running it are the same, or a limited company, where the business is a distinct legal entity for liability purposes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>If you&#8217;re setting up alone, you can choose to start off as a sole trader (otherwise known as a sole proprietor).<\/li>\n<li>If you&#8217;re going into business with one or more colleagues, then a business partnership is an option. In this case you will need a <a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/partnership-agreement-individuals\/\">Partnership Agreement<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>A limited company is the most common business type. The business is then a separate legal entity that offers protection of personal assets from business risks and liabilities. A <a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/shareholders-agreement\/\">Shareholders&#8217; Agreement<\/a> sets out the rights and obligations of the shareholders. You will need to issue a <a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/share-certificate\/\">Share Certificate<\/a> to each shareholder as evidence of their shareholding in the company. You will need to appoint a director or directors to run the company and a company secretary to deal with company administration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Carefully consider what type of business entity is right for you and, if you choose to set up as a limited company, where you would like to incorporate your business. Different countries offer different tax schemes, and it&#8217;s easier to start a limited company in some countries than in others.<\/p>\n<p>Zegal can help. Contact us today to set up your company and jumpstart your business.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a class=\"blog__button\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/register.zegal.com\/\">Start managing your legal needs with Zegal today.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Read_More\"><\/span>Read More<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/shareholders-agreement\/\">Different Types of Shareholders&#8217; Agreements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/blog\/post\/company-incorporation-hong-kong\/\">Company Incorporation Hong Kong: Foreigner&#8217;s Essential Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/blog\/post\/legal-documents-every-business-should-have\">Legal Documents Every Business Should Have<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Read_More-2\"><\/span>Read More<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/partnership-agreement-individuals\/\">Partnership Agreement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/share-certificate\/\">Share Certificate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/shareholders-agreement\/\">Shareholder&#8217;s Agreement<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When starting a new business, one of the first decisions to make is the type of business structure that you will use to operate your business. 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