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Commercial & Corporate Services

Commercial Services

At National Business Register, we understand the challenges of starting and growing a business. Our new collaboration with a seasoned legal advisor specialising in corporate and commercial law allows us to extend our range of services to better support you. See below how we can help:

Start-Ups

Taking the leap to start your own business is an exciting journey, but it comes with legal and compliance responsibilities. Let us handle the paperwork and legal details, so you can focus on developing your ideas. Our services for new business owners include:

Company Formation: Ensuring your business is set up correctly from the start.
Shareholders Agreements: Creating clear agreements to protect all parties.
Policies & Procedures: Establishing foundational documents for smooth operations.
Partnership Agreements: Drafting agreements that define roles and responsibilities.
Directors' Service Contracts: Formalising roles and expectations for directors.

Confidentiality Agreements: Protecting your sensitive information.
IP Protection: Safeguarding your intellectual property.
Investment Processes, including Due Diligence: Guiding you through attracting and securing investment.
Standard Terms & Conditions: Drafting comprehensive terms for your business dealings.
Customer & Supplier Agreements: Crafting agreements that protect your interests.

Common Problems for Start-Ups

What legal structure does my business need?

Starting a business involves choosing the right legal structure, which can be daunting. Our Company Formation service ensures your business is setup correctly, helping you understand the implications of different structures and making the best choice for your goals.

What agreements do I need to formalise roles & responsibilities?

Clear agreements are necessary to define roles and responsibilities among shareholders and directors. We draft Shareholders Agreements and Directors' Service Contracts to protect all parties and ensure smooth business operations.

What Foundational Documents Do I Need For My Business?

Without proper policies and procedures, businesses can face operational hiccups. We establish foundational documents that guide your business operations, helping you maintain consistency and compliance.

Developing Businesses

For growing businesses, our experience allows us to deliver practical legal solutions efficiently. Our services for SMEs include:

Standard Legal Documents: Providing templates and custom documents tailored to your needs.
Customer & Supplier Contracts: Creating and reviewing contracts, including risk assessments and negotiations.
Business Sales and Acquisition: Assisting with the complexities of buying or selling a business.
Company Secretarial Services: Managing essential company administration tasks.
Investment: Advising on securing and managing investments.

Debt Recovery: Helping you recover owed funds effectively.
Compliance, including GDPR: Keeping your business compliant with legal standards.
Shareholder Matters: Addressing issues and agreements related to shareholders.
Confidentiality and IP Matters: Protecting your business's critical information and intellectual property.
External Lawyer Management: Coordinating with external legal counsel as needed.
Risk Review of Your Business: Conducting comprehensive risk assessments.

Common Problems for Developing Businesses

How can I manage & review contracts with customers & suppliers effectively?

Proper contract management is vital for mitigating risks and ensuring favourable terms. Our Customer & Supplier Contracts service creates and reviews agreements, conducting risk assessments and negotiations on your behalf.

How can I identify & mitigate risks in my growing business?

Conducting comprehensive risk assessments is essential for identifying potential issues. Our Risk Review service provides strategies to mitigate risks, ensuring your business's continued success and stability.

What steps should I take to address shareholder disputes & matters?

Shareholder issues can disrupt business operations in many ways. Our Shareholder Matters service addresses disputes and creates agreements to keep your business running smoothly and protect shareholder interests.

Why Choose Us?

Our commercial and corporate team have over 20 years of experience bringing a wealth of knowledge and a practical, collaborative approach to solving legal challenges. Work undertaken is varied, from tech start-ups to market leaders in financial services and AI, ensuring they meet all legal and compliance requirements.

Our approach is not just professional but also personable. We get to know you and your business to deliver tailored solutions, recognising that flexibility is key to supporting business owners.

Whether you’re starting a new venture or looking to grow your existing business, we’re here to provide the legal support you need to succeed. Contact us today for a no-obligation discussion on how we can assist your business.

What our clients have said

I have been using National Business Registrar for over 10 years now and I’m very happy With their services. They have got an excellent team and are very efficient in their work.

We have placed our trust in NBR for nearly three decades and will continue to do so! Our trademark is our most valued asset, and Start.Biz (National Business Register) protects our business by taking care of all our trademark registration needs.

We've been associated with Mitch and his team for many years and have always been happy with the quality of service provided especially in relation to protecting our trademarks.

I contacted Mitch Willmott at Start.biz recently with a trademark query and to gain some general advice about IP and what I need as a start up business. He honestly could not have been more helpful.

The advice and guidance provided is first class and we would not hesitate in recommending to any business seeking advice or guidance relating to Intellectual Property.