Our Services
Business Start-Up Advice
From idea to execution — the right start makes all the difference.
Starting a business is both exciting and challenging. It requires more than a good idea — it demands informed decisions, robust planning, and regulatory awareness from day one. At ARK Consulting, we guide new business owners through every stage of the start-up journey, helping turn entrepreneurial ambition into a compliant, operationally sound, and financially viable enterprise.
We provide expert, hands-on advice covering structure selection, registration, tax positioning, operational setup, and growth strategy — ensuring you avoid common pitfalls and launch with clarity and confidence.
Tailored Start-Up Consultation
One-to-one guidance from professionals who’ve helped build hundreds of UK businesses.
Our process starts with a discovery consultation where we explore your business model, goals, industry context, and operational needs. We then provide tailored advice on:
- Business Structure Selection: Sole trader, partnership, limited company, LLP — we explain the pros and cons of each based on liability, tax efficiency, compliance, and your long-term plans.
- Initial Tax Planning: Structuring for optimal use of allowances, thresholds, and reliefs from the outset.
- Licensing & Regulatory Requirements: Identifying industry-specific regulations you may need to comply with (e.g. FCA, ICO, food safety, data protection).
- Cash Flow Planning & Budgeting: Setting realistic short- and medium-term financial expectations, with advice on pricing, supplier terms, and overhead control.
- Banking & Payment Solutions: Guidance on setting up business bank accounts, payment platforms, and digital tools for financial operations.
- Software & Systems Recommendations: Selecting the right accounting software, invoicing platforms, payroll solutions, and compliance tracking tools from day one.
This proactive support means fewer early mistakes, reduced cost of compliance, and a stronger foundation for growth.
Company Formation Services
Fast, accurate, and fully compliant incorporation services.
If a limited company structure is recommended, we take care of every step of incorporation, ensuring full legal and administrative compliance with Companies House and HMRC. Our service includes:
- Company name availability checks and reservation
- Submission of incorporation documents (IN01 form)
- Provision of digital Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum & Articles of Association
- Registration for Corporation Tax, PAYE, and VAT (if required)
- Optional: Setup of business email, domain, and registered office address
- Share allocation and director appointment advice
We don’t just submit forms — we ensure the right structure, people, and paperwork are in place so your company is legally sound and ready for action.
Ongoing Start-Up Support
Helping you go from launch to lift-off.
Our relationship doesn’t end once your business is registered. We continue to support your growth through:
- Bookkeeping setup and training
- Initial management reporting (e.g. first-year budgeting, breakeven analysis)
- Payroll and HR setup (see our HR & Payroll services)
- First-year accounts and tax submissions
- Director remuneration strategy
- Support with first hires, VAT registration thresholds, and scaling decisions
Our start-up clients benefit from a trusted partner who can grow with them — not just at launch, but through every key stage of development.