# Startup Costs

> Honest startup cost guides for UK businesses. What it really costs to start a company, get insured, and open your doors. No guesswork. No sales pitch.

Startup Costs publishes transparent, research-backed guides covering the real costs of starting and running a business in the United Kingdom.

## Who this site is for

UK entrepreneurs, prospective business owners, and sole traders who want accurate cost expectations before committing capital.

## What we cover

- Business formation: limited company setup, sole trader registration, VAT registration
- Insurance: public liability, employer liability, professional indemnity
- Retail and hospitality: barber shops, cafes, restaurants, gyms, salons
- Professional services: accountants, legal fees, marketing
- Business software: gym and class booking software prices compared, with a monthly cost calculator (https://startupcosts.co.uk/articles/how-much-does-gym-management-software-cost-uk)

## Key facts

- All prices are UK averages based on real market research
- Figures are updated regularly with last-updated dates visible on every page
- No sponsored content. Some guides carry Amazon affiliate links, disclosed at https://startupcosts.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure
- Where a guide mentions a Bright Loop Media product (such as ClassOps), the relationship is disclosed in the guide
- Published by Bright Loop Media, Birkenhead, Wirral

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## Contact

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