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Set Up a Company for Your Personal Training Business

Whether you train clients in person, coach online, or sell fitness programmes, a company lets you invoice professionally, limit personal liability, and separate business income cleanly.

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Who this is for

  • Self-employed personal trainers invoicing gym clients or corporate wellness programmes
  • Online fitness coaches selling coaching packages or digital programmes
  • Trainers moving from employed to self-employed status who need a business entity
  • Fitness entrepreneurs combining training, content, and product sales
Pricing

Government fees included.

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What's included

How it works

Step 1

Choose jurisdiction

UK Ltd for UK or European clients; US LLC for North American clients or global online coaching.

Step 2

Company registered

24-48 hours.

Step 3

Banking set up

Business account for client payments and programme sales.

Step 4

Invoice professionally

Start invoicing through your company.

Frequently asked questions

Do personal trainers need a company?

Not legally, but a company limits your personal liability for any claims, looks more professional to corporate clients and gyms, and simplifies tax management as income grows.

Can online coaching income be received through a company?

Yes. Online coaching fees, programme sales, and subscription revenue can all be collected through a company. Payment processors like Stripe accept business accounts for this type of income.

What about liability insurance?

Professional indemnity and public liability insurance is separate from company formation. Many insurers prefer or require a company to be named on the policy. We can advise on the order of steps.

Can I run a sole trader and a company at the same time?

Yes, but it is usually simpler to consolidate into the company. Consult an accountant on whether to continue as a sole trader or transition fully to the company structure.

Ready to get started?

Fixed price, real-time tracking, and expert handling, from first document to final approval.

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