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The way your business is structured affects your tax, your risk, your ability to raise investment, and your options when it's time to sell.
Structure advice for UK businesses.
Most businesses don't choose their structure deliberately. They register as a sole trader because it's quick, or form a limited company because someone told them to — without fully understanding the implications.
The consequences can be significant: unnecessary tax exposure, personal liability for business debts, difficulty bringing in investors, or a structure that makes selling your business far more complicated than it needs to be.
Runway has worked with hundreds of founders across every stage — from first incorporation through to exit. We help you understand which structure is right for where you are now and where you're heading, then handle the implementation.
Structures that work.
Sole Trader vs. Ltd
Choosing the right entity
Holding Companies
Group structure planning
Share Schemes
EMI & equity planning
Asset Separation
Protecting key assets
Pre-Sale Structure
Exit preparation
Investment Ready
Structuring for funding
When should you review your structure?
Your company structure isn't something you set once and forget. As your business evolves, your structure should evolve with it. There are key moments where a review can save significant tax or protect what you've built.
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your revenue, risk profile, and plans. Generally, limited companies offer better tax efficiency above £50k profit and limited liability protection.
A holding company sits above your trading company and owns the shares in it. This structure can offer significant tax advantages and asset protection.
In many cases, yes. HMRC provides reliefs that allow certain restructures to happen without an immediate tax charge, if done correctly.
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