Guide · Illustrative (demo)
Are you ready to ask for funding? (demo)
A checklist for preparing to talk to a bank or investor.
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Choose your idea and structure
Write down the idea, who it serves, and whether you will work alone or with partners.
- Documents: To be verified against official sources
- Institution: To be verified
- Cost: Not verified
- Time: Not verified
Common mistake: Skipping the official check. Tip: Keep copies of everything you submit.
Choose and check a business name
Pick two or three options. Check availability with the official registry.
- Documents: To be verified against official sources
- Institution: To be verified
- Cost: Not verified
- Time: Not verified
Common mistake: Skipping the official check. Tip: Keep copies of everything you submit.
Prepare documentation
Gather identification and any documents the registry asks for.
- Documents: To be verified against official sources
- Institution: To be verified
- Cost: Not verified
- Time: Not verified
Common mistake: Skipping the official check. Tip: Keep copies of everything you submit.
Complete registration
Submit the application to the responsible institution.
- Documents: To be verified against official sources
- Institution: To be verified
- Cost: Not verified
- Time: Not verified
Common mistake: Skipping the official check. Tip: Keep copies of everything you submit.
Obtain relevant licences
Find out which licences your activity needs.
- Documents: To be verified against official sources
- Institution: To be verified
- Cost: Not verified
- Time: Not verified
Common mistake: Skipping the official check. Tip: Keep copies of everything you submit.
Complete tax registration
Confirm your tax obligations with the tax authority.
- Documents: To be verified against official sources
- Institution: To be verified
- Cost: Not verified
- Time: Not verified
Common mistake: Skipping the official check. Tip: Keep copies of everything you submit.
Open a business bank account
Compare account options and required documents.
- Documents: To be verified against official sources
- Institution: To be verified
- Cost: Not verified
- Time: Not verified
Common mistake: Skipping the official check. Tip: Keep copies of everything you submit.
Set up accounting and administration
Choose a simple record-keeping system.
- Documents: To be verified against official sources
- Institution: To be verified
- Cost: Not verified
- Time: Not verified
Common mistake: Skipping the official check. Tip: Keep copies of everything you submit.
Check employment and sector requirements
Confirm requirements before hiring or operating.
- Documents: To be verified against official sources
- Institution: To be verified
- Cost: Not verified
- Time: Not verified
Common mistake: Skipping the official check. Tip: Keep copies of everything you submit.
Begin operations
Launch small, track results, and adjust.
- Documents: To be verified against official sources
- Institution: To be verified
- Cost: Not verified
- Time: Not verified
Common mistake: Skipping the official check. Tip: Keep copies of everything you submit.
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