Starting a new business comes with a whirlwind of decisions and logistics to navigate. But getting your tax and legal foundations right from the start is crucial to set your company up for long-term success and avoid costly mistakes down the line. In this episode, Jen sits down with Adela Cebotari, a seasoned tax advisor and entrepreneur who shares her firsthand experience transitioning from the corporate world to launching her own thriving practice. Adela pulls back the curtain on the unexpected challenges she faced, the pivotal mindset shifts required, and the essential tax and legal steps every new business owner must take. Whether you're just starting to explore entrepreneurship or already have a young business, this conversation is packed with practical, actionable insights you won't want to miss. Episode Highlights: - Adela's journey from corporate tax advisor to successful business owner - the pivotal moment that inspired her to take the leap - The surprising number of hats Adela had to wear when starting her own practice, and her top tips for managing it all - How Adela's focus on giving back through her charity work in Moldova is making a tangible difference - The accounting software Adela swears by to keep her finances organised and compliant - Adela's insights on the critical importance of getting your business structure and tax planning right from day one About Adela Cebotari Adela Cebotari, is the Founder of TARI CTA, a London base tax consultancy practice. She has almost 20 years’ experience in the Personal Tax industry. She is a Fellow of the Association of Tax Technicians and is also certified by the UK’s highest tax institution, the Chartered Institute of Taxation. In 2023 she also joined the STEP community of tax and legal advisors, by completing the Advanced Certificate in UK tax for International Clients. To date, she has provided tax compliance and tax advisory services to over 2,000 clients from the entrepreneurs at the beginning of their journey to ultra wealthy, internationally acclaimed A listers. She enjoys working with clients from a variety of industries and world location, however her speciality is working with clients in the entertainment industry and those needing support relating to the UK Residence and Domicile and deciphering the impact on their worldwide tax affairs. Adela is also a passionate philanthropist. She is in process of becoming a trustee of the MAD-AID charity. Also, she is working on a tax knowledge sharing project that will offer workshops to schools, helping young people understand the tax conundrums so that they are better prepared for their journey into the world of financial dilemmas Connect with Adela Cebotari https://www.facebook.com/tax.taricta https://www.instagram.com/tari_cta/ https://www.facebook.com/adela.cebotari.9/ https://www.instagram.com/adelacebotari/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/adela-cebotari-53791657/