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What will it cost to start?
Add up your startup costs, and see the monthly repayment if you borrow it with a Start Up Loan.
Registering as a sole trader is free. Setting up a limited company costs £100 online at Companies House, then £50 a year for your confirmation statement.
TL;DRMost small startups cost far less than people think. Start lean, then spend once you’ve got paying customers.
Total to start—
If borrowed at 6% (Start Up Loan)—
Receipts · checked 9 November 2026
- GOV.UK — Companies House fees — £100 to incorporate online
- British Business Bank — Start Up Loan — £500–£25,000 at 6% fixed