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Business Structure and Tax

• UK Online Seller Company Formations: A Decade of Data and the 2026 Cooldown

  Company formations for UK online sellers rose 656.7% since 2016 but cooled 13.4% YoY. What the data means for sole trader vs limited company.

• How Long Do Online Retail Businesses Survive? The 5-Year Odds

  ONS data: only 34.5% of the 2019 UK retail business cohort survived 5 years. What the drop-off curve means for cashflow, VAT timing and drawings.

• Sole Trader or Limited Company for Online Sellers? The 2026/27 Numbers That Decide It

  When does incorporating your Amazon, eBay or Shopify business pay off? The 2026/27 dividend rates, a worked example, and the reinvestment factor.