Free Guide

How to Start an Online Business

Starting an online business in the UK is complex. This free guide helps you navigate the legal steps with confidence.

  • Avoid Common Legal Pitfalls: Learn how to protect your business, customers and brand from day one.

  • Build With Confidence: Understand your legal obligations to grow and scale without costly surprises.

What's inside

  • Choosing the Right Business Structure Understand how your legal structure impacts tax, liability, investor readiness and the ability to grow or sell your business.

  • Protecting Your Brand with Trade Marks Learn how to secure your business name and logo with a registered trade mark and what steps to take if someone infringes your rights.

  • Complying with Privacy and Consumer Laws Know your legal obligations when collecting customer data, sending marketing emails and offering refunds or returns.

  • Setting Up Business Terms and Conditions Learn how to draft contracts that clearly set out your responsibilities, limit risk and help manage customer expectations in line with UK law.

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Clients we’ve helped

Felicia - Startup Founder

"LegalVision has been a fantastic partner for us. As a startup online marketplace, the legal aspects of our operations can be overwhelming. Partnering with LegalVision definitely gave us the peace of mind. All their lawyers patiently guide us through every step of the way and provide sound advice."

Rich - Business Owner

"I've been working with LegalVision for the last 6+ months and it's so useful having them on hand to answer and advise on various legal aspects of my new business. We've covered company formation, trademarking, website marketplace T&Cs, social media contract deals and a whole bunch more."

Charlotte - Business Owner

"Our experience with LegalVision has been exceptional. They have provided outstanding support during some stressful times -- extremely knowledgeable, prompt to respond and extremely professional. The value we receive from LegalVision is fantastic and I would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat."


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