Legal Help for UK Businesses

Legal Help for UK Businesses

Whether you’re hiring your first employee, signing a commercial contract, dealing with a dispute, or thinking about exiting — Legal Foundations has free documents, in-depth guides, and access to specialist lawyers at every stage.

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STAGE 1

Launching

Getting the legal basics right from day one prevents expensive problems later. The structure you choose, the documents you put in place, and the agreements you sign early on will shape your business for years.

Setting Up a UK Limited Company
Incorporation, articles of association, share structure, statutory registers, and what to do in the first 30 days.

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Share Certificate Generator
Generate a compliant UK share certificate for your company’s shareholders. Free, instant, no sign-up.

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Register of Directors Template
A Companies Act-compliant register of directors template to help you meet your statutory record-keeping obligations.

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Register of Members Template
Maintain your statutory register of shareholders. Required for all UK companies under the Companies Act 2006.

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STAGE 2

Hiring

Employment law is one of the biggest sources of legal risk for UK businesses. Getting contracts right from the start, and understanding your obligations as an employer, can save you from costly tribunal claims later.

Employment Law for UK Businesses
Contracts, TUPE, redundancy, disciplinary procedures, and what every UK employer needs to know to stay compliant.

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Free Employment Contract Generator
Generate a compliant UK employment contract for full-time or part-time employees. Lawyer-drafted, free, no sign-up.

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Making Someone Redundant: Employer’s Guide
The legal process for redundancy in the UK — selection criteria, consultation obligations, notice periods, and statutory pay.

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Health & Safety Policy Generator
Generate a health and safety policy document — required by law for all UK businesses with 5 or more employees.

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STAGE 3

Contracting

Most business disputes start with a contract that wasn’t clear. Whether you’re supplying goods, services, or working with other businesses, the contracts you use protect you if something goes wrong.

Commercial Contracts & Terms and Conditions
Drafting, negotiating, and enforcing commercial agreements — what every UK business needs to know.

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Website Terms and Conditions Generator
Lawyer-drafted terms and conditions for UK websites. Cover liability, intellectual property, acceptable use, and more.

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Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Generator
Protect confidential information with investors, partners, contractors, or potential hires. UK law-compliant, free.

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Privacy & Cookie Policy Generator
Generate a GDPR-compliant privacy and cookie policy for your website. Required by UK law for any site that collects data.

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STAGE 4

Disputing

Business disputes are more common than most business owners expect. Knowing your options — and acting quickly — can mean the difference between recovering what you’re owed and writing it off.

Debt Recovery Guide
How to recover unpaid invoices and debts in the UK — from letter before action through to statutory demands and court proceedings.

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Letter Before Action Generator
Generate a formal letter before action for debt recovery. Required before commencing court proceedings.

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Unfair Dismissal: Employer’s Guide
How to manage performance, disciplinary, and dismissal situations correctly to minimise the risk of a tribunal claim.

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Construction Contract Disputes
Payment disputes, adjudication, and defect claims in construction — what contractors and employers need to know.

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STAGE 5

Exiting

Whether you’re selling the business, merging with another company, or winding down, the legal structure of an exit affects how much you walk away with. Getting legal advice early in the process — before you’re in exclusive negotiations — puts you in a stronger position.

M&A: What Is It and How Does It Work?
A plain-English guide to mergers and acquisitions — deal structures, due diligence, heads of terms, and what to watch out for.

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Asset Purchase Agreement Generator
A free asset purchase agreement for buying or selling a business’s assets. Commonly used in smaller business acquisitions.

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Need a lawyer for your business?

When a template isn’t enough, we connect UK businesses with specialist law firms who can advise, draft, negotiate, and represent you. Fixed fees, no obligation quote.

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