Which Legal Structure Should I Choose?

New idea, new business? Or perhaps you are looking to scale up your existing business and want to ensure that you have the right structure in place? There are a number of options available and choosing the right corporate vehicle for your needs is very important.

Shares or Assets – What’s the Difference?

Whether you are buying or selling a business, it is a significant decision and one which must be considered carefully by all parties involved.

Shareholders Agreement – Death of a Shareholder

When putting in place or reviewing shareholder arrangements (i.e. shareholder agreements and/or new articles of association) for private companies, the possibility of the death of a shareholder should be specifically considered.

What’s in a Franchise?

You could start with a completely original idea and work up from there. Many tough decisions lie ahead. How do you launch your idea? How do you become noticed in the marketplace? How do you build the goodwill needed to sustain the future business? How is the business to be funded? An alternative may be to enter into a franchise arrangement with an already established brand.

Franchising has grown enormously over recent years. It should not, however, be seen as an “easy fix” way into the business. As with any other business venture, careful thought and planning is required.