Start a business as a Sole Trader or Limited Company
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About ByteStart
ByteStart is one of the most popular growth business sites in the UK. We publish no-nonsense guides and practical help for start-ups and growing businesses, with a focus on the self-employed (sole traders).
The site was set up by James Leckie and Emyr Williams in 2004.
Over the past 25 years, the team behind ByteStart has also developed some of the most popular business sites in the UK.
For more details, see the About ByteStart page.
Your duties as a director when filing a confirmation statement and maintaining a PSC register. Updated for 2025/26 with the latest Companies House rules.
If you're starting up, do you need a separate bank account for your new business? The answer depends upon the type of business structure you work under.
A practical guide to VAT for sole traders in 2025 – when to register, how it works, VAT returns, reclaiming expenses, and how to stay compliant with HMRC.
On this page, we have added some links and details of sole trader accountants we have worked with for many years at ByteStart. Compare fees and features.