Startup costs

What will it cost to start?

One-off costs to open the doors, plus the months of running costs you need behind you. Change any figure and the answer moves. Nothing is saved and nothing is sent.

What will it cost to start?

One-time setup costs, plus the running costs to cover before revenue arrives. The months figure is the cushion you are planning for.

Registration, licenses and permits$

Equipment and hardware$

Website and branding$

Initial stock or materials$

Legal and accounting setup$

Rent or workspaceper month$

Software and subscriptionsper month$

Insuranceper month$

Marketingper month$

Everything elseper month$

Months of runway to plan forbefore revenue covers costs#

Questions people ask

What does it cost to start a business?

It depends far more on the shape of the business than on the industry. The honest number is your one-off costs to open plus enough months of running costs to reach the point where revenue covers them. This calculator adds both.

How many months of running costs should I have?

There is no single answer. The calculator lets you set the number so you can see what three months costs against six, and decide with the figure in front of you.