Makes working life easier
Efficient, friendly and effective. Helpful & responsive when the occasional need arises!
Start your business
Choose how you want to trade. This sets your legal structure, tax position, and ongoing responsibilities. You can change later, but starting with the right setup saves time, cost, and stress.
Start a limited company
Best if you want separation, protection, and room to grow. Companies House registration included.
£244
first year
Renewal:
£194
/year
- Set the company up correctly from day one
- Understand and meet director responsibilities
- Stay on top of Companies House and HMRC requirements
- Build your business with confidence, not guesswork
Start as a sole trader
Best if you want a simple setup and to start trading quickly.
£197
first year
Renewal:
£197
/year
- Stay compliant without learning the rules yourself
- Know exactly what to do each week, in the right order
- Avoid missed deadlines and tax surprises
- Focus on finding customers, not admin
Not sure which setup is right?
Answer a few quick questions and we’ll recommend the best way to start your business based on how you plan to trade.
Protected Reserve a company name
For only £149 per year
Protect a business name before or alongside trading. Common if you’re starting as a sole trader but plan to form a limited company later.
Looking for a different set up?
If you’re not starting a standard trading business, these structures may be a better fit.
A shared business structure with limited liability for members.
For organisations set up to deliver public benefit, with Charity Commission requirements built in.
For clubs and community organisations that reinvest surplus rather than distribute profits.
How it works
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We form your company (24 hours)
You give us your details. We handle Companies House. Your official documents usually arrive within a day.
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2
We set you up (48 hours)
Your domain, email, and website go live. Your dashboard is ready, showing your first three tasks.
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3
You follow the plan (12 weeks)
Each week, you get one legal task and one marketing task. We provide the scripts and templates. You just hit send. AI assistants help you understand the legal side. Weekly calls help when you're stuck on anything.
Need some help?
If you need a little advice on the best options for you, or have a question that's not in our FAQ, Duport's expert team are here to help. Give us a call during office hours or email us any time and we'll help you out.
Popular FAQs
Still have questions? Here are the answers to some of the most common questions people ask about Duport.
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Company registration is the process you need to go through to officially set up a business. For Limited Companies, Non-Profits, LLPs and Charities, this is done through Companies House.
For Sole Traders, registration is done through HMRC.
The process is slightly different based on your structure, but Duport have a comprehensive service for each business type, so you can be confident your registration goes smoothly.
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The best business structure depends on your own unique circumstances, and can change depending on a huge number of things, from how many people will be running the business, to whether you’ll be taking a salary.
If you’re not sure what structure is right for you, our Quiz can make it all clear!
Just answer a few easy questions, and we can help you decide which business structure is going to be right for you - as well as the best package of services to suit your needs.
You’ll even get a free Start-Up Report that explains each recommendation, and why it will work best for you.
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The Start-Up Report is a full breakdown of your business needs, to help you decide what company structure and services will work best for you.
This Report helps you decide whether you should be a Sole Trader or Limited Company, whether you should register for VAT, if it’s worth getting a Registered Office Address service and much, much more.
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While the vast majority of our customers find it quick, easy and efficient to set up online, we appreciate it can feel daunting.
If you’d rather talk to one of our expert advisors instead, please just give us a call on 0117 950 266. We’re available Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 and we’ll be more than happy to help.
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Duport are a small business dedicated to helping other small businesses! We’ve been registering Sole Traders and Limited Companies for over 20 years, helping our customers start up and grow.
You can read more on our About Us page.
