Your legal set-up
Learn about the types of business you can set up and how to register them legally. There’s also helpful guidance on the rules that apply to businesses.
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Running your business
Set up your business
NatWest Business Banking is available to eligible customers, over 18 who have the right to be self-employed in the UK. FreeAgent is free subject to customers retaining their NatWest business banking current account.
Business rates
You’ll need to know what business rates are, if you need to pay them, and who you pay them to when you set up your business.
Make it happen today with Business Builder
Whether you’re still in the idea phase or looking to grow, our free Business Builder online course is packed with practical resources.
Take your next steps with confidence. Tomorrow, you’ll be glad you signed up today.
Business Builder is a free service. You do not need to have an existing NatWest account to sign up.
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Sign up to our free online Business Builder course to make a start on building your dream business.
Tools for your business
Browse our selection, and choose from our bank accounts, business development programmes, card machines, or our online accounting software, all the way to our mobile app
Our mobile app
Already registered for online banking? If you have then download our mobile app and bank from your phone. It’s secure, helping you to manage your finances 24/7 so you’re always in control of your money.
Consultancy services for your business
Stay up to date on employment law, HR and health and safety with MentorDigital. It can support you and your business with free reporting tools, risk assessment templates and bespoke documentation that could help you thrive.
NatWest Business Banking is available to eligible customers, over 18 who have the right to be self employed in the UK. Online Banking & Bankline are available to NatWest business account customers. Mobile App & Bankline Mobile are available on selected iOS and Android devices with a UK or international mobile number in selected countries. Fees may apply.
The bank account for start-ups
If you’ve been trading less than a year, this could be the account for you. You’ll get 18-months transaction fee free banking, then pay as you go (Standard Published Tariff after), plus 24/7 everyday banking support.
Free online accounting software
FreeAgent accounting software has been named the UK's best bookkeeping software for SMEs*. It’s designed to help you manage your business finances and is free for eligible business customers as long as you retain your account.
*Voted the UK's best SME Accounts/Bookkeeping Software 2021, AccountingWEB Software Awards.
Do you need an accountant?
If you don’t have any experience managing your books, then hiring a specialist to do it for you could be a great idea.
You could be making savings by taking card payments with us
Get 6 months free card machine hire if you make Tyl by NatWest your card machine provider before 30th April 2023*. Next day settlement comes as standard.
* New Tyl by NatWest customers only, if you sign up before 30th April 2023. Minimum 12-month contract. After 6 months standard hire fees per device will apply. Early cancellation fees may apply, eligibility criteria and fees apply.
Next step: Support on how to run your business day to day
Learn how to manage your cashflow, take payments and employ staff.
