# Set up a business in Birmingham
A practical launch path for Birmingham founders using West Midlands support, universities, local procurement and UK startup finance, covering registration, tax, banking, licences, evidence and first customers in Birmingham and the West Midlands.
Context: Birmingham and the West Midlands
Source: Birmingham Startups
Official reference: https://www.gov.uk/set-up-business
## Action checklist
- [ ] Choose the right registration route for Birmingham and the West Midlands.
- [ ] List tax, bank, licensing and insurance tasks before trading.
- [ ] Save official receipts and reference numbers in your founder records.
## Task flow
- [ ] Open the local Birmingham Startups guide and read the action checklist.
- [ ] Verify the current requirement using Official GOV.UK setup guide.
- [ ] Assign an owner, deadline, evidence folder and next conversation.