Legal structures
Choose the Best Legal Structure for Your Business
Your legal status will influence everything from taxation and liability to day-to-day management. Whether you’re thinking of setting up as a sole trader, partnership or limited company, this section helps you weigh your options and make the right long-term decision.
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Choosing the Right Legal Structure for Your Business
Your legal structure shapes essential elements of your business — taxation, liability, governance, social protections and more. Whether you're starting alone or with partners, with or without capital, this section helps you compare the main business formats and understand their implications so you can choose the structure that best supports your objectives and long-term vision.Once your decision is made, Yousign helps you formalise and sign your key documents — company statutes, partnership agreements, governance updates and more — entirely online. Secure, compliant and easy to use, Yousign streamlines your setup process and ensures every step is properly documented.

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