How to Start a Food Business from Home in the UK

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🔗 The UK Government’s Company name availability checker:
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🔗Food Standards Scotland website:
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🔗Getting ready to start your food business checklist:
https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guid...

🔗Starting a food business from your home:
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🔗Set up a limited company: step by step:
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In this video, I’ll walk you through the steps to starting a home-based food business in the UK. Whether you’re into baking, catering, or creating meal kits, I’ll explain how to navigate the regulations and requirements, especially if you want to set up as a limited company. We’ll cover everything from registering with your local authority to developing a food safety plan. Plus, I’ll dive into the technical details of forming a limited company, including naming your business, choosing directors, and maintaining company records. I’ll also share tips on working with trusted company formation agents like 1st Formations, who can simplify the process and get you set up within 24 hours. Let’s turn your passion into a successful home-based food business!

00:00 Introduction
01:42 Registering with Local Authority
03:40 Is a Limited Company Right for You?
05:08 Picking the Right Name
06:16 Choosing Directors and a Company Secretary
07:31 Deciding on Shareholders or Guarantors
08:44 Identifying People with Significant Control (PSC)
09:52 Preparing Essential Documents
11:05 Keeping Company Records in Order
12:19 Registering Your Company
13:21 Conclusion

✍Disclaimer:
This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The information provided in this video is intended to give you a general overview of the process of forming a company in the UK. However, the specific requirements and procedures may vary depending on your circumstances, the type of company you intend to form, and other factors.
It is strongly recommended that you seek professional legal advice from a qualified attorney in the UK before taking any action based on the information in this video. Failure to do so could result in legal or financial consequences.
The creator of this video is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information presented. Additionally, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided by external sources or links mentioned in this video.
Please note that laws and regulations can change over time. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are complying with the most current laws and regulations when forming a company in the UK.

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