Immediate steps.
WHAT TO ARRANGE
A corporate bank account Tax registration Any licence your activity requires Your domain and email, if not already
THE BANK ACCOUNT
Requires your registration documents.
Requirements vary by bank. Confirm before attending.
WHY A BUSINESS ACCOUNT MATTERS
Separates business and personal money Required for payment gateways Necessary for proper records
TAX REGISTRATION
Obtain a Tax Identification Number.
Requirements and process are published by the relevant authority.
LICENCES
Some activities require sector-specific permission.
Establish whether yours does.
WHAT ELSE TO SET UP
Business email on your own domain Proper record keeping from day one
THAT LAST POINT
Starting records properly is far easier than reconstructing them later.
WHAT TO DOCUMENT
Where your registration documents are Your registration and tax numbers Renewal and filing dates
WHAT TO DIARISE
Annual filing obligations.
