There are hundreds of software packages for the start up business to help them keep on track with all the legals surrouding the finances and tax side. Before anyone starts up that little business, they would be well avised to take a look online at the government guidance on all aspects of running a business and what is needed to be registered at Companies House. There are hundreds of businesses run by ‘foreigners’ but to ensure adherence with all current laws covering that, it will require a certain amount of navigating around the goverment site on running businesses and particularly by a foreigner. For starters the party must be aware of and be working to specific legal and immigaration requirements. This may involve applying for a specific and relevant visa. This could be the Founder visa or perhaps Skilled worker visa. The business will also need to be registered potentially with companies House and HMRC (tax collection – never to be ignored). Another vital requiremet is a UK business bank account.
The innovator founder visa is for experienced entrepreneurs with a viable and scalable business idea. There is also a start up visa for early stage entrepreneurs with new innovative and viable business plans. There are many more visas and just the right one is described in the governments blurb on starting businesses.