{"id":1145,"date":"2022-01-04T03:06:20","date_gmt":"2022-01-04T03:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uk.legalvision.com.au\/?p=1145"},"modified":"2025-07-02T00:42:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T23:42:16","slug":"start-home-business-in-england-and-wales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/regulatory-compliance\/start-home-business-in-england-and-wales\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Start a Home Business in England and Wales?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Suppose you want to start a home business. A home business can mean different things for different people. Depending on what your intentions are, you may have to take certain steps. This article will help you navigate issues specific to running a business out of your home, such as seeking permission from third parties and obtaining insurance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Overview\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can run a variety of businesses from your home. As a general rule of thumb, the less disruptive your business will be to your neighbours, the easier it will be to run.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here are some common examples of businesses that are more or less likely to obtain permission to be run from your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>More Likely<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Less Likely\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">running an online business from your second bedroom;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">making knitted sweaters in your sitting room to sell online or down at the local crafts fair; or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">running a small catering business from your kitchen.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">setting up an automotive repair shop in your garage;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">running a dentist practice from your living room; or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">running a restaurant in your house.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Obtaining Landlord Permission<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are a tenant in a privately let house, meaning you do not rent from your local authority, you must review your tenancy agreement to see if there are any clauses that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">restrict your ability to work from home; or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">require your landlord\u2019s permission to conduct business from your home.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most standard-form tenancy agreements will include a provision that looks like this:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201c[You agree to] use the Premises only as a single private residence for the occupation of the Tenant and not to carry on any formal or registered trade, business or profession there.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have such a clause, you should seek your landlord\u2019s approval before starting a business.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If your business only involves \u201cworking from home\u201d, such as using the internet to provide a service, it is likely that your landlord cannot unreasonably withhold their consent.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, if your business involves undertaking certain activities that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">may reasonably lead to increased wear and tear of the property;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">are in breach of the freehold covenants; or\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">require planning permission<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">then your landlord may have grounds to reasonably withhold consent. <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"box box--warning box--icon\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you proceed with starting a business out of your home, you would be in breach of your lease agreement, which could result in fines and eviction proceedings.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<a href=\"#content-next\"\n   class=\"block p-4 mt-10 text-xl font-bold text-center text-white no-underline bg-gray-800 rounded-t-xl\">\n    Continue reading this article below the form\n    <i class=\"text-xl fa-regular fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n<\/a>\n<div class=\"px-6 pt-10 pb-12 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Some examples are an obligation:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">not to build any structure taller than 10 metres on the premises;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">to keep in good repair a boundary fence; and\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">not to engage in any commercial activity from the residence.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Therefore, if you own a leasehold greater than seven years or own the freehold outright, you should review the title to your property to determine if there are any covenants that may prevent you from engaging in certain commercial activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some land covenants can be as broad as \u201cNo commercial activity on the premises\u201d. Others may be more specific, such as all \u201cheirs and assigns shall not at any time use the premises as a public house or beer house or carry on any objectionable trade thereon.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You should review both the leasehold title and the underlying freehold title as each may have different covenants. <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can access your titles at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.landregistry.gov.uk\/eservices\/FindAProperty\/view\/QuickEnquiryInit.do\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Land Registry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for a small fee of \u00a33 per document. If there are any such covenants, you may consider getting rid of them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Obsolete Covenants\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you make an application to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) to discharge a covenant, a judge may consider it obsolete.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When assessing if a covenant is obsolete, they will assess:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">if the land you occupy has changed in some way since the covenant was created;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">if there have been changes in the neighbourhood&#8217;s character; and\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">any other important information.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Examples of covenants that might impact your ability to start a home business that may be considered obsolete include restrictions on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">modifying the structure of the land;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">running any or particular kinds of businesses from the premises; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">owning livestock.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Other Ways to Remove Covenants\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Even if the covenant is not obsolete, you can still try and get it removed by identifying who enjoys the benefit covenant. This will usually be a neighbour or, if you own a leasehold, the person that owns the underlying freehold.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, it is not always easy to determine who this person is. Therefore, you will need to consult with a property solicitor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you can determine who this person is, you may either:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ask them to agree to discharge the covenant; or\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">pay them.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If it is not clear who enjoys the benefit of the covenant, you can obtain special insurance that will cover you if you are later found liable for breaching it. This is called <\/span>restrictive covenant indemnity insurance<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Checking With Your Mortgage Company<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have a mortgage on your freehold or leasehold, you will need to review the terms of the mortgage to determine if there are any restrictions on running a business from your house.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"box box--warning box--icon\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most mortgage agreements will have some provision that requires you to seek their approval before starting a business. If you do not, you could face certain penalties. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Seeking Planning Permission\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Depending on the sorts of business activities you intend to conduct from your home, you may need to obtain planning permission from your local authorities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You should seek the permission of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/find-local-council\">your local authority<\/a> if your business will:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">have customers or clients frequently visiting your residence either by foot or by car;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">create noises that may disrupt your neighbors, especially in the evenings and early mornings;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">create smells or odours;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">change the character of the neighbourhood; or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">involve a substantial modification of your property, such as building a new structure or altering the front of your house to operate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Checking With Your Home Insurance Provider<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As a matter of principle, if you use your home address as the address of your business, especially if it is the registered address for a limited company, your home insurance provider may deny any future claim if it arises from something you were doing in the course of your business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Therefore, you should check with your insurance provider to see what the policy will cover or if the policy provider will revoke your policy if you start your home business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Obtaining Additional Insurance\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Finally, most business owners will have insurance policies in place to protect their business and their personal assets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You should consider if you may need any of the following types of insurance:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>public liability.<\/strong> This protects any customers or clients visiting your home from any injury they might sustain while on your premises;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>motor insurance.<\/strong> if you use a vehicle as part of your home business, you should obtain this form of insurance in addition to your car insurance;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>professional indemnity insurance<\/strong>. if you provide a service such as consulting or psychotherapy, this will protect you from any claim arising from the use of your services; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>employers\u2019 liability insurance<\/strong>. If you employ anyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Starting a home business can be exciting, but before you begin, you should check that you can operate a business from your house. Therefore, you should check with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">your landlord;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the title to your leasehold or freehold;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">your mortgage provider;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">your local authority; and\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">your insurance providers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In general, the more disruptive your business is, the harder it may be to start a home business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you need help starting your own home business, our <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/business-lawyers-lp\">experienced business lawyers<\/a> can assist as part of our LegalVision membership. For a low monthly fee, you will have unlimited access to lawyers to answer your questions and draft and review your documents. Call us today at <a href=\"tel:+448081968584\" class=\"AVANSERnumber dynamic-number\">0808 196 8584<\/a> or visit our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/membership\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">membership page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1641264399406\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I start my own home business?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In addition to having a solid business idea and business plan, you will also need to check that you can actually run a business from your home. 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