What to establish first.
WHAT TO ANSWER BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE
Does my activity require a licence What structure suits the business What will the registrations cost, in total How long will they take
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT THE ACTIVITY
Which regulator oversees it Whether authorisation is required What capital, if any, must be demonstrated
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT STRUCTURE
Whether a business name or company Who the directors and shareholders will be Where it will be registered as its address
WHAT TO PREPARE
Identification for everyone A shortlist of names Address documentation Funds for fees
WHAT TO SEQUENCE
Name, registration, tax number, bank account, licences, permits.
WHAT TO ASSIGN
Responsibility for each step.
WHAT TO RECORD FROM THE START
Every reference number Every payment Every certificate
WHAT TO BUILD IMMEDIATELY
A document folder A compliance calendar
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT ONGOING OBLIGATIONS
What recurs, when, and what it costs.
WHAT TO ENGAGE
An accountant, early.
WHAT TO VERIFY
Every requirement, directly with the relevant body.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Longer than published, and at least one rejection.
WHAT TO TREAT EVERYTHING HERE AS
Orientation, to be confirmed.
