Makes working life easier
Efficient, friendly and effective. Helpful & responsive when the occasional need arises!
For first-time founders
Start your UK business right.
Know exactly what to do next
Whether you’re setting up as a sole trader or a limited company, we guide you through your first year so you stay compliant and start finding customers without guessing.
Start your business
Takes about 5 minutes.
Most founders don’t need more advice.
They need the right order.
You can find answers everywhere. What you can’t find is a sequence you can trust. So you either stall, or stay busy with things that don’t move the business forward.
Designed for first-time founders, whether you’re a sole trader or a limited company.
What you get
One startup system that covers compliance, credibility, and customers. Adapted to whether you’re a sole trader or a limited company.
Set up properly
So you’re registered correctly and not fixing mistakes later.
- Registered the right way for your business
- Required documents handled for you
- Business address option to keep your home private
- Mail scanned and forwarded if you need it
Look professional from day one
So customers can find you and trust you enough to get in touch.
- Domain that matches your business
- Professional email address
- Starter website with contact and booking
- Live within 48 hours
Help when you’re stuck
So small questions don’t turn into blockers.
- AI assistants for legal and tax questions
- Plain-English answers
- Clarity on deadlines and next steps
A path to customers
So you’re not just compliant, you’re trading.
- 12-week plan: one legal task and one customer task per week
- Scripts and templates you can copy and send
- Weekly founder calls to get unstuck
Sole trader or limited company?
If you’re unsure, here’s a simple way to decide.
If you're not 100% sure what’s right for you, we’ve built a short quiz to sense-check the decision before anything is submitted.
Take the company type quiz
Answer a few questions about what you’re planning to do. We’ll recommend the right option and explain why.
Sole Trader is best for you if:
- You’re starting small or testing an idea
- You want the simplest possible setup
- You don’t need separation between you and the business yet
- You want to get trading quickly
You still follow the same clear plan and get the same support.
Limited company is best for you if:
- You expect to grow or reinvest profits
- You want separation between you and the business
- You’re taking on more risk or responsibility
- You’re comfortable with some ongoing admin
We handle registration and guide you through director responsibilities.
How it works
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We get the setup right
You give us the details. We handle the correct registrations for your structure, without shortcuts or guesswork.
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We make you ready to trade
Your website, domain, email, and dashboard are live, with your first tasks waiting.
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You follow a clear weekly plan
Each week you complete two things: one legal task and one customer task. Scripts included. Support available when you need it.
Professional advice with a friendly approach.
Excellent service and took the time to explain the process to me . I feel I can contact Rebecca if I struggle with tax moving forward.
A five star service!
They provide an excellent customer service and are a pleasure to deal with. The support staff are great communicators and could not be more helpful. A five star service all round.
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See how Jenny is getting on with her jewellery business after setting up with Duport
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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.
