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Starting Your Business in UK
While there are regulations on the use of business and trading names, permission is not required to establish a business in the UK. However, Finance, defence and oil exploration and some other regulated businesses are subject to licence.
There is no minimum age limit in the Companies Act for the appointment of a director in England and Wales. However, Companies House recommends that companies should seek legal advice if they intend to have a very young person as a director. In Scotland, the minimum age limit is 16.
Overseas companies and individuals
Overseas investors may set up or join in businesses registered in the UK.
Turkish nationals
Information for Turkish nationals who are self-employed or wish to take up self-employment in the UK can be found in the section on Sole Traders.
You can look at the overview below or go directly to a section to learn about a particular business set up or access to further information and service providers.