How To Start A Cleaning Business In The United Kingdom

How to Start a Cleaning Business In The United Kingdom

There are a number of steps to take to start a cleaning business in the the United Kingdom.   Here are some steps you may have to take (not necessarily in order) to start your cleaning company, along with links to more information.
Getting started– The UK has a website about starting a business in the UK here: https://www.gov.uk/starting-up-a-business/start-with-an-idea

-Register your cleaning business name.

Find out more about registering your cleaning company name here:

https://www.gov.uk/choose-company-name

If you need help selecting a name for your cleaning business:  Choosing a Cleaning Business Name

-Select your business structure.

You will need to choose a legal structure for your new cleaning business.  Find out more here:  https://www.gov.uk/business-legal-structures

 -Register your cleaning business.

You can find out more about registering your cleaning business with the UK here:

https://www.gov.uk/set-up-business-uk/register-your-business-in-the-uk

-Open a Business Account with your Bank.

You will need to open a separate bank account for your cleaning business with your new business name.

-Find out about taxes, insurance, and fees and hire an accountant.

You may want to file your own taxes if you are a small company. As you grow, it will be easier to have an accountant do the work. More info about taxes here:

https://www.gov.uk/what-is-the-construction-industry-scheme

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs

https://www.gov.uk/national-insurance/overview

 -Consider Liability Insurance.

You may wish to consider liability insurance, depending on what type of cleaning business you are starting.

 

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