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Have You Verified Your Identity? Companies House identity verification is compulsory for directors and people with significant control. Check your deadline and understand what you need to do. jpplaw.co.uk/news/companies-… #CompaniesHouse #CompanyDirectors #CorporateLaw

New UK consumer subscription rules expected in 2027 will affect renewals, cancellation rights and customer information. Is your SaaS business prepared? jpplaw.co.uk/news/saas-subsc… #SaaS #ConsumerLaw #BusinessCompliance

The 2026 Budget halved the BADR limit to £500k, which makes Employee Ownership Trusts look attractive again. On a £2.5m gain, an EOT sale could save £270k in CGT compared with a trade sale. JPP Law explains what’s changed:jpplaw.co.uk/news/employee-o… #JPPLaw #EOT #Budget2026

A good Non-Executive Director brings experience, independent thinking and credibility with investors. The wrong one can slow you down, dilute your equity and unsettle your board. Read JPP Law’s full guide to startup NEDs: jpplaw.co.uk/news/startup-ne… #JPPLaw #Startups #NED #Founders

Y Combinator, Seedcamp and Techstars get plenty of attention. But acceptance rates at the top programmes are in the low single digits. Read JPP Law’s full guide to building a startup without an accelerator: jpplaw.co.uk/news/successful… #JPPLaw #Startups #Founders

Founders’ Relief offers 10% CGT, but only to “sustained high growth” companies, and the conditions look tight. If your business won’t qualify, an EOT could save you £270k compared with a trade sale on a £2.5m gain. jpplaw.co.uk/news/employee-o… #JPPLaw #FoundersRelief #EOT

Hiring a Consultant? Who owns the work? What happens if deadlines are missed? How can either party end the arrangement? A clear consultancy agreement helps protect your business. jpplaw.co.uk/services/consul… #ConsultancyAgreements #CommercialContracts #CorporateLaw

The Value of a NED A Non-Executive Director can bring experience, contacts and independent advice to a growing startup. But choosing the right person and defining their role is essential. jpplaw.co.uk/news/startup-ne… #Startups #NED #Founders #StartupLaw

Leaving the Board? A director's departure can involve shares, payments, liabilities and ongoing obligations. A properly drafted exit agreement can help protect everyone involved. jpplaw.co.uk/services/direct… #DirectorExit #CorporateLaw #CompanyDirectors

A director’s service agreement sets out responsibilities, remuneration, termination rights and confidentiality obligations. Getting the terms right can help prevent costly disputes. jpplaw.co.uk/services/direct… #CompanyDirectors #CorporateLaw #BusinessProtection

Selling Your Business? From due diligence to negotiating sale terms, getting the legal details right can help protect your interests and avoid costly surprises. jpplaw.co.uk/services/busine… #BusinessSale #BusinessExit #CorporateLaw #JPPLaw

An accelerator can help your startup grow, but it isn't the only route to success. With the right strategy, support and legal foundations, founders can build successful businesses independently. jpplaw.co.uk/news/successful… #Startups #Founders #StartupUK #JPPLaw

Buying a Business? From due diligence and identifying potential liabilities to negotiating the purchase agreement, legal advice can help protect your position throughout an acquisition. Find out more: jpplaw.co.uk/services/busine… #BusinessAcquisition #BuyingABusiness #CorporateLaw

What happens to your shares when you leave a business? A shareholders’ agreement can establish how shares are transferred, valued and dealt with when a shareholder leaves, retires or dies. jpplaw.co.uk/news/the-role-o… #ShareholdersAgreement #BusinessExit #SuccessionPlanning

Want to reward key employees with a stake in the future success of your business? An Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) scheme allows companies to grant share options to eligible employees, potentially offering valuable tax advantages. jpplaw.co.uk/news/what-are-e… #JPPLaw

From founder shares and agreements to investment and commercial contracts, early legal decisions can shape the future of your startup. Find out how JPP Law can help: jpplaw.co.uk/services/startu… #StartupLaw #Startups #Founders #StartupUK #JPPLaw

Time to Separate? A demerger can allow different parts of a business, or its shareholders, to go their separate ways. The right legal structure can help make that separation clear and effective. jpplaw.co.uk/services/demerg… #Demerger #BusinessRestructuring #CorporateLaw #JPPLaw

Moving from management to ownership involves much more than agreeing a price. From finance and due diligence to ownership structure and the purchase agreement, getting the legal framework right matters. jpplaw.co.uk/services/manage… #ManagementBuyout #MBO #BusinessAcquisition

Get Your Share Structure Right The way you structure shares can affect control, investment and future growth. Getting it right early can save significant time and cost later. jpplaw.co.uk/news/types-of-s… #StartupLaw #StartupShares #Founders #StartupUK

In June, he Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduced important changes for businesses handling personal data. Is your business compliant? jpplaw.co.uk/news/the-data-u… #DataProtection #DUAA #GDPR #BusinessCompliance #DataPrivacyt