Services for Starting a Business 

Our Knowledge, Your Business

Starting a new business can be a thrilling and exciting adventure. It can also be fraught with uncertainty.

Irwin Mitchell can help you with all of the legal aspects – protecting you against risk and giving your venture the best possible chances of success.

Experts In Commercial Law

We can advise you on setting up a business profile and structure that’s right for your needs – whether this is a limited company, partnership or other structure. We also advise on all other legal aspects of starting your business, from employment to property.

These days, watertight legal advice is all the more important due to ever-increasing legislation that needs to be complied with. Irwin Mitchell can help you with all of your legal compliance requirements while offering advice that helps you concentrate on what’s really important – your business goals.

Working With Irwin Mitchell

Irwin Mitchell offer commercially-focused expertise, delivered in clear language. Our guidance is designed to be assimilated by your business seamlessly and transparently.

Our clients value the proactive, straightforward approach, creativity and close partner involvement that make Irwin Mitchell one of the country’s most successful and respected law firms.

Further Information About Starting A Small Business

To arrange a discussion with no obligations, call 0870 1500 100 or send us an online enquiry.


Services for Starting a Business 


Advice on Banking Docs

Whatever your involvement or contact with banking documentation, Irwin Mitchell have a team of lawyers with specialist knowledge of banking and finance law who can help.

Branding

Many of us think of branding as a creative and commercial discipline. But some businesses overlook its other key aspect – the law, and the potentially serious impact on the success of your brand.

Change of Constitution

If you’re planning to change the constitution of your company, our highly experienced in-house Commercial and Transactions team can help you with each and every aspect.

Employment Contracts

If your business requires the drafting of contracts of employment, our specialist employment team can draft bespoke documentation, ranging from simple statements of main terms of employment through to complex service agreements for directors and senior staff.

Lease on New Premises

If you’re planning to take new premises, Irwin Mitchell can advise on all aspects of the transaction.

Regulation Compliance

If you require advice and information on compliance with regulation and obtaining relevant licences, we can provide you with all the support you require.

Setting Up A Company

If you’re setting up a company, Irwin Mitchell can advise on - and carry out - all legal aspects of establishing a limited company, via specialist in-house teams who act for a wide range of clients.

Shareholder Agreement

If you require a shareholder agreement, Irwin Mitchell offers a wealth of relevant experience in preparing arrangements between shareholders.

VAT Registration

Registering and submitting VAT forms can be daunting, particularly if you have never had to do it before. We advise on all aspects of the registration process, including when to apply and – just as importantly - when not to apply.

Awards and accreditations

Investors In People ISO SGS 209001 Accreditation ISO SGS 27001 Accreditation Corporate Law Firm Of The Year A conformance icon, W3C-WAI Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0Diversity ChampionYorkshire Lawyer Awards Winner 2009Endless LLP St Nick Awards Winner 2009