Complete Shopify Business Setup
Starting an online business involves more than just building a website. There's company registration, domain setup, email hosting, payment processing, legal compliance, and a dozen other things that need to be in place before you can start trading. We handle the lot.
Company Formation & Registration
- Limited Company Registration - Formation with Companies House, including SIC codes, registered office, and director appointments
- Sole Trader Setup - HMRC registration and self-assessment guidance
- VAT Registration - VAT registration and correct store configuration
- Business Banking - Guidance on opening accounts and connecting payment processors
Domain & Email Setup
- Domain Registration - .co.uk, .com, or specialist TLDs
- DNS Configuration - A records, CNAME, MX, SPF/DKIM/DMARC for email deliverability
- Professional Email - Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 setup
- SSL Certificate - HTTPS configuration for security and SEO
Stores We've Set Up From Scratch
KeyCopy.co.uk
SummitShop.co.uk
RockBottomNorthampton.co.uk
Payment Gateway Configuration
- Shopify Payments - Full setup and configuration
- PayPal - Business account setup and integration
- Stripe - Account creation and Shopify integration
- Buy Now, Pay Later - Klarna, Clearpay, or other BNPL providers
- Multi-Currency - Selling in multiple currencies with automatic conversion
Legal Compliance
Every online store in the UK needs certain legal pages and compliance measures:
- Privacy Policy - GDPR-compliant privacy policy covering data collection, cookies, and customer rights
- Terms & Conditions - Clear terms of sale, returns policy, and service agreements
- Cookie Consent - GDPR-compliant cookie banner with proper consent management
- Returns & Refund Policy - UK Consumer Rights Act compliant returns information
- Shipping Policy - Clear delivery timeframes, costs, and international shipping
Store Configuration
- Shipping Zones & Rates - UK and international shipping with weight or price-based rates
- Tax Settings - UK VAT configuration and tax-inclusive pricing
- Checkout Customisation - Optimised checkout with trust badges and upsells
- Notification Emails - Branded order confirmation and shipping notifications
- Sales Channels - Facebook Shop, Instagram Shopping, Google Shopping setup
What's Included in a Full Setup
| Company Formation | Limited company or sole trader registration with all filings |
| Domain & Email | Domain registration, DNS, and professional email hosting |
| Shopify Store | Full store setup with custom or premium theme |
| Payment Processing | Payment gateway setup and testing |
| Legal Pages | Privacy policy, terms, returns policy, and cookie consent |
| SEO Foundation | Google Search Console, Analytics, and on-page SEO |
| Training | Walkthrough of your Shopify admin for day-to-day operations |
Whether you're starting from zero or need help completing the setup, we'll get you trading properly.
Get in touch to discuss your business setup requirements.