Start by Novabook

Step by step advice on how to build a startup from the UK

Second-Time Founder

Stephen Wilks

Co-CEO

Second-Time Founder

Lukas Feddern

Co-CEO

VC & Growth Specialist

Ruben Portz

COO

New content every Monday

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Table of contents

#1

Introduction

Foreword by Stephen Wilks

#2

Getting Started

Choosing a name

Registering a company

Activate Companies House

Selecting a bank

Becoming investable

Registering for UK taxes

Employing people

How to onboard a new employee in the UK?

How to pay your team before PAYE registration?

Setting up share option plans

Registering with the ICO

Choosing business insurance

Choosing a logo

Dividing founder roles

How to configure Stripe for automation?

#3

Internal Tooling

Document signing

Payment processors

Accounting software

#4

Become Investable with SEIS & EIS Funding

What is SEIS/EIS & do I qualify?

Preparation & application process

Step 1: Apply for advance assurance

Step 2: Issue your shares

Step 3: Submit compliance statement

Step 4: Issue investor certificates

Step 5: Ongoing compliance

#5

Financial Management

Revenue-based financing

Director salary and dividend tax calculator

When to register for VAT

Transferring money between parent companies and subsidiaries

Investing money into your business as a single director

#6

Tax Relief

Introduction to capital allowances

Annual Investment Allowance (AIA)