Small Businesses

We are able to advise on all legal aspects of starting and running a small business. We can help you answer questions such as: whether you should operate as a sole trader or incorporate a company; should you apply for a business name; do you need a trade or other licence to carry on your business; do you need business premises; are the rental terms offered to you industry standard and fair; which bank should you open your account with as well as any other questions you may have.

We will:

• advise you the terms of your rental agreement or lease;

• apply for a trade licence for you;

• incorporate a company for you for your business;

• help you with opening your bank account;

• advise you on and draw up contracts to be entered into with suppliers, customers, trading partners and with anyone else; and

• draft standard contracts which you can then adapt to your business needs.

We will be happy to have an initial chat with you to discuss your business and answer your preliminary questions. We are approachable and will be able to advise you on practical solutions suitable to your business.