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Why start a business in the UK in 2026: The honest case for founders who have options

UK Business For Founders · April 2026 · 12 min read You have options. Estonia, Lithuania, Ireland, the Netherlands — all legitimate choices for a European legal entity. So why do more international founders still choose the UK than any comparable jurisdiction? This article makes the case honestly, covering the structural advantages, the industries where…