You can contact Duport to upgrade your Reserved Name company to a full Limited Company at any time.

An upgrade fee applies.

All sole traders are required to register with HMRC. We will register you in a few hours using our direct link to HMRC. Saving you 7 - 10 days.

Your company name will be registered with Companies House as a Dormant Ltd company on your behalf. This means your company name, or any name deemed too similar cannot be registered by anybody else.

Make sure you don’t miss your important statutory deadlines with our filing notifications service. We will let you know each year before your key returns are due.

We will provide monthly tax updates that keep you legally compliant and ensure you get more of your earnings.

This guide shows you the steps to take as a sole trader. It tells you when to pay your tax bills, how much national insurance you can expect to pay and the implications of VAT registration. You will need to know what records to keep and what can be claimed as expenses (as well as things you can't claim for).

Optional support for VAT registration, VAT returns, and payroll setup and management. These services are available if and when you need them.

A Unique Taxpayer Reference, UTR, is a 10 digit code that's unique to either you or your company. HMRC requires this number for all things related to your tax obligations. This will be posted directly to your address usually in 3 - 4 weeks but it can take longer (up to 8) depending on how busy they are.

Research consistently shows that those who write a business plan make twice as much profit as those who don't.

A business plan isn't just necessary for banks and financing, your business plan is an incredibly valuable tool to help you focus and build a strategy for your company's success.

Of course business plans vary, and if you want to borrow money from a bank or other source, it will need to be very detailed and show you've got a clear idea of how to grow your company.

With our Business Plan template, you can easily create an impressive and comprehensive business plan that you can use to access funding, and as a routemap for future success.

There are 10 simple steps to building a successful start-up, and this helpful little ebook has everything you need to know.

From company structures, naming and registering your business to your legal responsibilities, we've got all the information and advice you'll need as well as some great resources that could help you even further.

You can easily build a watchlist of key customers, suppliers and competitors so you can keep track of their financial situation, credit score and much more. You'll receive daily/weekly email alerts to any changes, enabling you to take any action that's needed before your business is affected, keeping you one step ahead and protecting your cash flow. The free version includes 10 credit checks and 5 companies on your watchlist.

As a sole trader you are legally required to clearly display your name and address when you deal with customers and suppliers. Your address must appear on all documents such as business letters, orders, payments and invoices. It must also be clearly visible on your website.

Many self-employed/sole traders prefer to use a business address to avoid making their residential address available online or to their customers.

An office address is also used instead of a residential address to create a professional perception of the business to the public.

Our privacy Business Address means:

• You can use our address on all your stationery, invoices receipts and/or website to protect your home address.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This service does not include mail forwarding but it can be upgraded

Your chosen business name is reserved so it cannot be registered by someone else as a limited company. This gives you breathing space to trade, plan, or decide on your next steps without the risk of losing the name you want to use.

Your domain is registered in your name, with hosting and professional email addresses included. This gives you a ready-to-use foundation for your website and business communications.

Curious about AI but not sure where to start?

This free consultation is your chance to see how AI can give your business an edge.

In a short session, we’ll:

• Explore simple ways AI tools and agents can save you time and money
• Show you that getting started is easier (and cheaper) than you think
• Answer your questions with no jargon. No tech skills needed

One of our Duport team will be in touch to chat about the best options for your business. Just helpful advice.

A simple, professionally structured one-page website that gives your business a credible online presence. It’s designed to clearly explain who you are, what you do, and how people can contact you.

A central hub that keeps essential business obligations and practical marketing guidance in one place. It covers key compliance reminders alongside structured advice to help you promote your business sensibly as you grow, without needing to hunt for information across multiple tools or services.