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Founders who want to start alone.
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Illustrative walkthrough of how a single founder might think about a company structure. Legal details are NOT verified.
Illustrative overview of a multi-owner company. Legal details are NOT verified.
A placeholder process map. Replace each step with verified guidance and official sources.
Illustrative record-keeping habits. Tax rules are NOT included and must be verified.
A checklist for preparing to talk to a bank or investor.
Registration essentials
Identity documents, proof of address and your business name are usually needed. Ask the registering office for the exact current list.
Some activities need a sector licence or permit. Find out which apply to your activity before you open.
Plan for tax registration and a business bank account. Confirm the steps and fees with the tax authority and your bank.
Registration offices, chambers of commerce and business-support centres can help. See the directory for listed organizations.
General guidance only. AQNI does not state fees, forms or legal requirements until they are verified against an official source.
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| Topic | One-person PLC | Private limited company (PLC) | Share company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owners | Illustrative: one owner who makes the decisions. | Illustrative: a small group of owners. | Illustrative: many owners who hold shares. |
| Liability | Not verified: confirm with the official registry. | Not verified: confirm with the official registry. | Not verified: confirm with the official registry. |
| Minimum capital | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| Management | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| Advantages | Simple ownership and quick decisions. | Shared ownership and shared resources. | Can raise money from many investors. |
| Limitations | Everything depends on one person; outside investors are harder to bring in. | Needs agreement between owners; more paperwork than working alone. | More rules and reporting; usually for larger plans. |
| Suitable for | Founders who want to start alone. | Founders with partners who want to grow together. | Larger businesses planning to raise capital. |
| Registration requirements | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Status | Illustrative (demo) | Illustrative (demo) | Illustrative (demo) |
| Source | None cited | None cited | None cited |
| Rule effective / last verified | n/a / never | n/a / never | n/a / never |