Incorporating your startup is easy to get wrong. From share splits and SIC codes to registered addresses and investment readiness, this guide covers what UK founders need to know before setting up a limited company, plus the common mistakes to avoid.

Jen Jeffries

28th August 2026

Female Founder Friday: In Conversation with Sasha, Co-Founder of Joey

Jen Jeffries

31st July 2026

We've Changed How FounderCatalyst Pricing Works: Here's What's New (Spoiler: It’s Great for You)

FounderCatalyst has new pricing. Subscriptions and lower-cost individual products, all with SEIS/EIS advance assurance included. See what's changed and why.

Vincent Milligan

21st July 2026

Female Founder Friday: In Conversation with Sophie Goddard, Founder of chip-in

Jen Jeffries

17th July 2026

Female Founder Friday: In Conversation with Charlie Perry, Founder of Astrid

Jen Jeffries

10th July 2026

Female Founder Friday: In Conversation with Elizabeth Sergeant, Co-Founder of FLAIR

Jen Jeffries

7th July 2026

Key insights from initial funding rounds, January 2025–March 2026

Early-stage funding trends (Jan 2025–Mar 2026): shifts in valuations, round sizes, dilution, and investor behaviour, key insights founders should know.

Jen Jeffries

24th June 2026

Female Founder Friday: In Conversation with Liz Hunter, Founder of nuala ai

Jen Jeffries

11th June 2026

What's Changed: EMI and EIS Reforms from 6 April 2026

The biggest shake-up to the UK's (EMI) and Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) regimes in over two decades is now live. Here's what founders need to know.

Sam Simpson

6th April 2026

SEIS and the tax year: What founders need to know

SEIS is a powerful tool for UK startups - but timing is key. Close investments, issue shares, and follow rules so investors get the tax relief they expect.