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Explore the essential steps you should follow to set up and grow a new company in London, and see the professional partners who can help.
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Recruiting talent

Explore some of the key resources for hiring digital specialists, graduates and apprentices.
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Visas and citizenship

Find out about employing people from inside and outside the EU and your sponsorship options.
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Setting up a UK company

Learn about the steps to setting up a legal entity and become familiar with intellectual property rights.
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Setting up your office

See our advice on finding the best office space locations and steps to setting up your UK business office.
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Tax essentials

An overview of why the UK is a very affordable place to do business thanks to business tax breaks.
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Opening a bank account

Everything you'll need to ensure a smooth process in opening a business bank account in the UK.