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Cross-border legal
intelligence, built
for non-lawyers.

Submit a query about starting or running a business across borders. Get a structured, six-part legal intelligence report — in plain English — within 24 hours. No solicitor required.

£20

Starting price per report

24h

Typical delivery time

Structured components

12+

Jurisdictions covered

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UK company setup

Visa pathways

Cross-jurisdiction

£30 per report

Reviewed by LL.M-qualified lawyer

Delivery: 24h

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The market LexNova serves

13.1M

Foreign-born UK residents who may need cross-border legal guidance (ONS, 2024)

54%

Of UK's fastest-growing start-ups founded by foreign-born entrepreneurs (TEN, 2025)

38%

Of people with legal issues get no help at all — due to cost (Parliament, 2024)

£0

External funding required. Self-sustaining from the first paying client.

How it works

From query to decision-ready report in 24 hours

No legal training required. We do the research, structuring, and plain-English writing. You get answers.

Submit your query

Describe your cross-border legal situation in plain language. Tell us the countries involved and what you need to do. No legal knowledge needed.

"I'm from Nigeria, running a tech company. I want to set up a UK entity and hire remote staff in Germany and UAE."

We build your report

Our Legal Intelligence Engine retrieves verified information from official sources — Companies House, HMRC, Home Office — and structures it into six components. Reviewed by our LL.M-qualified founder.

Legal overviewSetup optionsVisa pathwaysRegulationsAction planCross-jurisdiction

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Sample report

Six structured components — every time

Every LexNova report follows the same evidence-based framework, adapted to your specific query and jurisdictions.

Legal Overview — Plain-English explanation of the applicable legal framework

Business Setup Options — Entity types, costs, timelines

Migration Pathways — Relevant visa routes and eligibility

Regulatory Requirements — Compliance obligations for your situation

Step-by-Step Action Plan — What to do next, in sequence

Cross-Jurisdiction Comparison — Side-by-side analysis where relevant

LXN-2026-0047 — Legal Intelligence Report

QUERY

How do I set up a UK limited company as a Bangladeshi national, and what visa do I need to run it from the UK?

Legal Overview

UK law permits non-UK nationals to register and direct a private limited company without any residency requirement. The Companies Act 2006 imposes no nationality restriction on directors or shareholders. However, the right to be physically present in the UK to operate the business is governed separately by immigration law...

Business Setup Options

Private Limited Company (Ltd) — Recommended. £50 registration via Companies House. 24-hour incorporation. SIC Code 62020. Separate legal entity with limited liability...

Migration Pathways

Two relevant routes: Innovator Founder Visa (innovative, viable, scalable business — requires endorsement) and Graduate Visa (if UK degree held — permits self-employment for 2 years)...

+ 3 more components: Action Plan · Regulatory Requirements · UK/Bangladesh Comparison

Business model

Three revenue streams, all active from Day 1

LexNova Global — Revenue Targets

£43,800 Year 1 target

Year 3 target

£343,400

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Pay-Per-Query

£20 – £50

One-off structured report. Revenue from Day 1. No account required. 24-48h delivery.

Target: 50 queries/month · £18,000 Year 1

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Subscriptions

£29 / £99 / £299

Basic · Professional · Enterprise. Monthly recurring revenue. Launches Month 6.

Target: 80 subscribers · £8,000 MRR · Month 12

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Advisory & Reports

£50 – £1,000

Strategy consultations and pre-packaged jurisdiction guides. High-margin passive revenue.

1 package/month · £4,800 Year 1

Unit Economics

~£25

Customer Acquisition Cost

LinkedIn content + SEO. Low paid spend in Year 1.

£660

Lifetime Value (12-month)

80 subscribers × £55/month × 12 months avg retention

26:1

LTV : CAC Ratio

Target for sustainable SaaS: >5:1. Well above.

~85%

Gross Margin

Digital delivery. Primary costs: AI API + Stripe fees.

Competitive position

No existing product does what LexNova does

Every major LegalTech product is designed for qualified lawyers. LexNova is the only platform designed from the outset for non-lawyers navigating cross-border decisions.

Feature	Westlaw / LexisNexis	Harvey AI / Robin AI	Citizens Advice	LexNova Global
Primary user	Qualified lawyers	Law firms / in-house legal	General public (UK only)	Non-lawyers, cross-border
Output format	Raw statutes and case law	Contract drafts / review	Generic guidance leaflets	6-component decision report
Cross-jurisdiction comparison	✗ Single jurisdiction	✗ Not available	✗ UK only	✓ Core feature
UK migration guidance	✗ Not integrated	✗ Not integrated	✗ Not integrated	✓ Integrated component
Entry price	£300+/month enterprise	Enterprise only	Free (limited scope)	£20 per report
Plain-English output	✗ Requires legal training	✗ For lawyers only	Partial	✓ Designed for non-lawyers

Pricing

Start with a single query. Scale with a subscription.

No monthly commitment required to get started. Pay per report, or subscribe to unlock unlimited queries.

Pay-Per-Query — No subscription needed

£20 basic · £30 standard · £50 comprehensive

One report · 24-48h delivery · Reviewed by LL.M-qualified lawyer · No account required

Basic

£29

per month

For individual founders and migrants with regular legal clarity needs.

Up to 3 queries per month

Full 6-component report

Personal query dashboard

Email delivery within 24 hours

API access

Multi-user access

Professional

£99

per month

For consultants, advisors, and active founders with regular cross-border needs.

Unlimited queries

Full 6-component reports

Cross-jurisdiction comparison

Priority delivery (12 hours)

API access for integrations

Multi-user access

Enterprise

£299

per month

For law firms, universities, and immigration advisory practices.

Unlimited queries

Multi-user access (up to 10)

White-label option

API access + webhooks

SLA: 6-hour delivery

Dedicated account manager

Early users

What founders are saying

"I spent three months trying to understand whether I needed an Innovator Founder Visa or a Graduate Visa. LexNova answered it clearly in 24 hours. Worth every pound."

Adebayo A.

Tech founder · Lagos to London

"The cross-jurisdiction comparison between UK and UAE company structures saved me from a very expensive mistake. The action plan at the end was exactly what I needed."

Priya K.

E-commerce founder · India · UK · UAE

"As an immigration consultant, I use LexNova to give clients structured context before our sessions. It makes the conversation far more productive."

Maria C.

Immigration consultant · London

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🇧🇩 Bangladeshi founder → UK

🇳🇬 Nigerian company → UK

🌍 UK company → UAE vs India

👥 UK employer · remote team

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From the founder

Built by a lawyer who saw the problem first-hand

I founded LexNova Global because I spent years as a corporate and commercial lawyer watching the same problem repeat: the people who most need legal clarity when navigating cross-border decisions are precisely the people who cannot afford or access it.

I hold an LL.M in International Business Law from BPP University, London. I have practised as an Associate Lawyer and In-House Counsel. I hold a CPD-certified Web Design Level 3 Diploma (UX/UI) and a CPD-accredited IT & Networking certificate. Every report that leaves LexNova is reviewed by me personally.

Shamimul Islam

Founder & CEO · LexNova Global

LL.M International Business Law, BPP University London

Query submitted

"I am a Bangladeshi national currently in London on a Student Visa. I want to set up a UK limited company to offer legal research consultancy services. What are my options and can I work for my own company while on my current visa?"

Nationality: Bangladeshi Jurisdiction: UK Standard · £30 Delivered: 18 hours

Legal Overview

Under UK law, there is no nationality requirement for registering or directing a private limited company. The Companies Act 2006 permits any individual, regardless of immigration status or residency, to act as a director or shareholder of a UK Ltd company.

However, the right to actively work for or trade through that company while physically in the UK is governed separately by immigration status. Working through your own company as a director or consultant is generally treated as self-employment under Home Office guidance and is not permitted on a Standard Student Visa.

Business Setup Options

Private Limited Company (Ltd) — Recommended for future use

Registration fee: £50 via Companies House online
Typical incorporation time: 24 hours
SIC code: 69109 (Legal activities, other)
No UK residency required to register
Can be registered now — but trading requires appropriate immigration permission

Migration Pathways

Three pathways are relevant. This is informational guidance only — for advice on your specific immigration position, please consult an OISC-registered adviser.

Graduate Visa: If you have completed a UK degree, permits 2 years of work — including self-employment. Would allow you to trade through your company.
Skilled Worker Visa: Your company can sponsor you if it holds a sponsor licence and meets financial thresholds.
Innovator Founder Visa: Designed for founders of innovative, viable, scalable businesses. Requires endorsement from an approved endorsing body.

Regulatory Requirements

Corporation Tax: Register with HMRC within 3 months of commencing trading. Current rate: 19% (profits up to £50,000).
VAT: Mandatory registration when taxable turnover exceeds £90,000.
ICO registration: If handling client data, register with the ICO before accepting first client (£40/year Tier 1).
Professional liability: Professional indemnity insurance strongly recommended for legal research services.

Step-by-Step Action Plan

Immediately: Check your Student Visa conditions. Consult an OISC-registered immigration adviser to confirm your permission to work.
Week 1–2: Register the company via Companies House (£50). Entirely lawful regardless of visa status — registration ≠ trading.
Before trading: Secure appropriate immigration permission (Graduate Visa or Innovator Founder Visa are the most relevant routes).
On gaining permission: Register with HMRC; open business bank account; register with ICO; obtain professional indemnity insurance.
Ongoing: File annual confirmation statement; maintain company accounts; comply with Corporation Tax obligations.

Cross-Jurisdiction Notes (UK / Bangladesh)

Double Taxation Agreement: The UK and Bangladesh have a Double Taxation Convention. Income repatriated to Bangladesh should not be subject to double taxation.
Bangladesh Bank approval: If investing Bangladeshi personal funds into a UK company, Bangladesh Bank approval may be required for the outbound transfer.
Contracting with Bangladeshi clients: Your UK company can lawfully contract with Bangladeshi entities. Include a governing law clause specifying the jurisdiction.

Disclaimer: This report provides legal information only and does not constitute regulated legal advice under the Legal Services Act 2007. No solicitor-client relationship has been created. For advice on your specific immigration position, please consult an OISC-registered adviser or qualified immigration solicitor. Information is current as of June 2026. Reviewed by: Shamimul Islam, LL.M International Business Law, BPP University London.

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