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Support setting up a company

Get your business venture off the ground with a helping hand from Brockbanks Solicitors. We'll help you understand all the legalities around setting up a company in Whitehaven, Cockermouth and across Cumbria and the UK.

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Start as you mean to go on

Success at your fingertips

Making the right decisions and incorporating your business with the right structure is vital. Whether you are a sole trader or intend to set up your business as a partnership or limited company, the constitution of your company should be clearly defined and documented. 

 

Experts in business legal support, we specialise in all aspects of business incorporation and can advise on the best possible options for setting up a company. Above all, we'll work to understand and get behind your vision, supporting you in making informed decisions and benefit from the right, long-term solution.

Here with you from the start

Legal support that sets strong foundations

Starting a business is an exciting venture but it’s also a legal commitment that requires care, compliance and foresight. Our company formation legal services offer you expert guidance from day one, helping you choose the right structure, protect your interests, and avoid costly mistakes. Whether it’s your first business or your fifth, we’ll ensure the legal side is handled with clarity and precision.

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Buying into or selling an existing company? Let's see what we can do for you.

Crucial advice to get you on the right track

The early days of a business lay the groundwork for everything that follows. Yet too often, new business owners overlook legal structure, governance, and compliance, leading to confusion, risk and even disputes down the line. With the right legal support, you can:

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  • Choose the most suitable company structure

  • Create shareholder or partnership agreements

  • Understand your legal obligations

  • Protect intellectual property

  • Minimise tax liabilities

  • Avoid common administrative pitfalls

 

We ensure that your business begins on a solid, legally sound footing, giving you the confidence to grow with clarity and control.

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Are you a budding entrepreneur? We're here to help!

Call our Whitehaven office on 08081 965462 to discuss your ideas and start planning.

Whitehaven Office
(Registered Office)
44 Duke Street,
Whitehaven,
Cumbria
CA28 7NP

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Telephone: 08081 965462
Fax: 01946 62686

Keswick Office
Also as Oglethorpe & Broatch at

32 St John’s Street, Keswick,
Cumbria, CA12 5AS

 

Telephone: 01768 772125
Fax: 01768 774678

Carlisle Office
Carlisle Law Chambers,
80 English Street,
Carlisle,
Cumbria
CA3 8HP

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Telephone: 01228 521383
Fax: 01228 818169

Cockermouth Office
Norham House,
71 Main Street,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria
CA13 9JS

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Telephone: 01900 827222
Fax: 01900 827755

Workington Office
4 Portland Square,
Workington,
Cumbria
CA14 4BH

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Telephone: 01900 603563
Fax: 01900 601239

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BROCKBANK, CURWEN CAIN & HALL LIMITED is registered as a Limited Company in England and Wales, registration number: 04743224. Registered address: 44 Duke Street, Whitehaven, England, CA28 7NP.​

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