About the Course

Sole trader, partnership, limited company… confused? We get it. This course explains the main types of business structure, the key differences between them, and what you need to consider when choosing the right one for you. Perfect for: First-time entrepreneurs who want to set up a business the right way, without the jargon.

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Course Curriculum

8 Chapters · 22 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to Business Structures

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Understanding Business Structures: Course Introduction

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      How to Navigate This Course

  2. 2

    Sole Trader

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      What is a Sole Trader?

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Can I Take Money Out of the Business?

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      When Do I Need To Pay My Tax By? BPR, Changes and Transition Period

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      How To Pay Tax to HMRC

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      When Do I Need to Pay My Tax By: An Example

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Setting up as a Sole Trader: A reminder quiz

  3. 3

    Partnerships

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      What Is a Partnership?

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Partnership: Tax Returns

  4. 4

    Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      What is an LLP?

  5. 5

    National Insurance Contributions

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Different Business Structures and National Insurance Contributions

  6. 6

    Limited Companies

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      What is a Limited Company?

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      How Can I Take Money Out of the Business?

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Corporation Tax

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      A Quick Recap on Corporation Tax

  7. 7

    Community Interest Company (CIC)

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      What is a Community Interest Company?

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      How CICs Operate

  8. 8

    Recap and Next Steps

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Understanding the Different Business Structures

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Next Steps

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Course Summary Download

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Course Completion

Streamline Team

Meet the Team

We're a small accountancy practice in Colburn, North Yorkshire, serving the surrounding areas and beyond through cloud-based accounting services. We're determined that solid business foundations come from knowing your numbers. As accountants, we're here to help to do more than just your tax returns. We want to help you be self-assured business owners who can make confident plans and decisions based on accurate inputs and organised outputs. Taking the stress out of running your business finances means that you can work efficiently with both your tax and your time. 

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