Setting up as a sole trader or single-director limited company is simple, which is why people do it without legal advice and then discover, six months in, that they are missing the basic infrastructure to operate professionally. Standard terms, an NDA, and a contract template. These are the documents that distinguish a business from somebody invoicing through a personal account.
What a solo founder needs to start trading professionally
Starting out as a consultant or freelancer is exciting, but getting the legal foundations right from the start saves time, cost, and risk later. The pack gives you the three essential documents you need to start trading with confidence: a consultancy agreement template (to issue to your clients), a mutual NDA template, and a set of B2B terms and conditions.
The pack is designed to give you, as a solo founder, the documents you need to look and operate like a real business from day one. It is not a substitute for bespoke advice on bespoke matters, but it is the right starting kit, and it is materially cheaper than commissioning each document individually.
Example: a typical scope and fixed fee
For a consultant or freelancer setting up on their own, the typical scope looks like this.
What's included
- A consultancy/freelancer agreement template (for you to issue to your clients)
- A mutual NDA template
- A set of B2B terms and conditions
- A consultation to understand your services and how you work
- One round of revisions to each document based on your feedback
- All documents ready to use
What's outside this scope
- IR35 advice
- Company formation or business structure advice
- Tax advice
Fixed fee: £495, no VAT.
How I will approach your matter
Once you have instructed me, I will arrange a consultation to understand your services and how you work. The documents will be tailored to that picture rather than being generic templates. One round of revisions to each document is included, and I will deliver everything ready to use from day one.
To instruct me, or to talk through whether this is the right service for your matter, email geoffrey@caesar.co.uk. I aim to reply within 24 hours.