Start-Up/Small Business Advice
SMALL BUSINESS LAWYERS IN HILLINGDON
Thinking of starting a business or currently running a small business in Hillingdon? Running your own business can be an exciting prospect. It offers the freedom to put your own ideas into practice and a sense of independence. However, it is a challenging prospect too. Legal hurdles, in particular, can be difficult to jump.
Our start-up/small business solicitors in Hillingdon are here to help you jump those hurdles. We provide a wide range of services including:
- General advice on the legal aspects of starting a business
- Advice on how to start a company
- Shareholder and partnership agreement drafting and advice
- Terms and conditions of trading drafting and advice
- Commercial property advice
- Employment law advice
How to start a business
Depending on the nature and size of the business you intend to start, there are three main legal options: sole traderships, partnerships and limited companies. To start a sole tradership or partnership, no formal legal requirements have to be followed although liability for losses will be lie personally with the business owner. The nature of a partnership can be dictated by a partnership agreement, which can determine how liability and responsibility is divided between partners. Limited companies are legally the most difficult to set-up and run as accounts need to be meticulously kept and made publicly available.
Drafting terms and conditions of trading
It is absolutely vital that you properly draft terms and conditions of trading so you jump through all the necessary legal hoops and have a say in how you conduct business. This is particularly true when dealing with consumers as consumers are generally afforded a greater deal of protection than businesses in business to business sales.
Commercial property
When searching for commercial premises, it is vital to make sure the premises are right for your needs and your business. We can help you understand what your rights and obligations are and negotiate the best possible deal.
Get in touch
If you are looking to start a business in Hillingdon or are currently running a business in the area, please get in touch with our Hillingdon start-up/small business team to find out what we can do to help drive you and your business forward.