Intermediate level · Module 5: Formalisation, Funding and Teams · Lesson 1 of 3
Registering and Formalising
Understand what formalising involves and why it can help.
In this lesson you will
- Identify local registration steps
- Weigh benefits and costs of formalising
Key concepts
business registrationlicences and permitstax obligationsbenefits of formality
The lesson
Formalising usually means registering the business, getting required licences and meeting tax obligations. Steps and fees differ by place and change over time; check with the official authorities.
Benefits include access to contracts, bank accounts, loans and larger customers such as NGOs and government.
Plan the costs and keep the documents organised.
Step by step
- Find the official registration steps.
- List costs and documents.
- List benefits for your business.
- Decide when to formalise.
Practice activity
Write your formalisation plan.
Expected result: A plan based on official information.
Check your understanding
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Where should registration requirements come from?
Show answer
The official authorities.
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Name one benefit of formalising.
Show answer
Access to contracts, bank accounts, loans or larger customers.
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