A planning sequence, not a fixed legal timetable. Some steps run in parallel and requirements depend on the business.
Explore the market
Define your customers, competitors, route to market and the problem you solve.
Prepare a short business brief and a list of potential customers.
Check the operating model
Review ownership, intended activities, sector permissions and the professional advice you need.
Prepare an ownership chart and a precise activity description.
Prepare company registration
Confirm the entity structure and the current document, translation and registration requirements for your case.
Build a project-specific document checklist with your adviser.
Organise finance and reporting
Discuss bank onboarding, accounting records, tax registration and reporting responsibilities with the relevant providers.
Assign a reporting owner and agree the records to keep from day one.
Start and review operations
Coordinate premises, staff, suppliers and customer contracts as needed; review actual costs and demand after launch.
Agree launch milestones, a budget and a review date.
Bring these to your first conversation
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