UK Questions


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Can an LLP be formed as a wholly owned subsidiary of a UK company?

I'm currently researching how to go about creating a US subsidiary of a UK company. One of the people involved in the business wondered if it would be possible to use an LLP to do business in the...

asked Oct 20 '10 at 11:20
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Brian
28 points

2 Votes
6 Answers
2.63K Views
What do I need to do legally for an evening and weekends web startup? (UK)

I'm currently working on a web app and associated blog, mainly for experience in web design and marketing, but also to hopefully make a bit of extra money on the side. I work full time so this is...

asked Sep 13 '10 at 02:19
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James
173 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
1.99K Views
UK employment law - equality & diversity

I'm trying to find out if there are any regulations regarding the implementation of diversity/equality policies in the UK. Personally I feel that true equality is completely blind and I would...

asked Sep 23 '10 at 17:44
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Benmcfc
138 points

2 Votes
5 Answers
2.37K Views
Are there any startup networking opportunities in the UK?

Are there any networking opportunities for startups (primarily internet entrepreneurs) in the UK - or more specifically, London? Since we are mostly bootstrapping and therefore need to keep costs...

asked Jun 18 '10 at 22:16
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Morpheous
236 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
1.94K Views
UK budget changes June 2010 - move from umbrella to startup own company?

I've been freelancing as a software engineer for a couple of years using an umbrella company. At the time I started, the consensus was that it wasn't worth the effort setting up your own company....

asked Jun 24 '10 at 09:01
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Pete Kirkham
111 points

4 Votes
3 Answers
3.42K Views
Startup Office Space in the UK (or should we just work from home?!)

Does anyone have much experience with finding office space for a small startup (less than five people) in the UK? There are more and more places out there offering eBuisness or Start-up...

asked May 11 '10 at 01:10
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Alistair Collins
181 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.81K Views
Is Employer's Liability Insurance necessary to operate in the UK?

After doing a bit of research into sponsoring foreign workers from a UK based company, I came across something interesting; according to the UK Border Association, a small business must have...

asked May 13 '10 at 19:50
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Nbeecroft
515 points

5 Votes
5 Answers
2.32K Views
Start-ups in the UK

Any specific advice for a start-up in the UK? We're not going to be in London or any other big city, but do you see that as being a problem? (Our products are apps for mobile devices, primarily...

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asked Nov 27 '09 at 19:30
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Alistair Collins
181 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
3.7K Views
Finding non-technical partners in the UK?

I have been kicking around a few web-based ideas for sometime now. I have a background in technology and though I'm not a web design or development specialist I have been able to create basic...

asked Nov 28 '09 at 03:24
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Anon
6 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
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What's a cost-effective route to registering a company in the UK?

I've seen web services (e.g., companiesmadesimple.com, swiftformations.com, companyformations247.co.uk) that offer to register a company in the UK. Prices start low. companyformations247.co.uk is...

asked Nov 18 '09 at 01:36
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Carl
13 points