PRICE GUIDE · BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL · 2026–2027
Business Plan Writer cost in the UK
£150–£3,500 per plan. Typically £499.
A professionally written business plan costs £150–£3,500 in the UK, with about £499 typical for a complete plan with financial projections. A short plan for a small start-up is cheapest; investor-grade plans with detailed forecasts and market research cost the most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a business plan writer cost in the UK?
| Low end | £150 | a short plan for a small start-up |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £499 | what most people pay |
| High end | £3,500 | an investor-grade plan with detailed forecasts |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the accountants, solicitors and professional firms near you.
What moves the price
- Purpose of the plan — a Start Up Loan plan costs less than an investor-ready business plan
- Financial projections — three-year forecasts and cash-flow models add much of the work
- Length and depth — a 15-page plan costs far less than a 50-page plan with research
- Market research — original research and competitor analysis add time to the business plan
- Revisions and support — extra drafts and investor meetings may be charged on top
- Writer's background — accountants and consultants with funding experience charge more
Professional services prices in the UK are up 12% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Other services n.e.c., to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical business plan writer would have cost about £620 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7FR →
WHAT YOU GET
What a business plan writer booking includes
Takes: From two days for a short plan to four weeks for a detailed investor plan. Not included: Accountancy, company formation and market research projects are priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common business plan writer jobs
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How to pay less
- Gather your figures, costs and pricing before briefing the business plan writer
- Choose a shorter business plan if the lender only needs a simple format
- Ask for a review of your own draft rather than a full plan written from scratch
Before you book
- Check what format the lender or investor wants before commissioning a business plan
- Start Up Loan applicants get free help writing a plan, so check that first
- Ask who prepares the financial forecasts and whether they are qualified
- Agree the number of revisions included in the business plan price
Business Plan Writer cost: questions people ask
£150–£3,500 per plan, with about £499 typical for a complete plan with projections. A short start-up plan costs the least; an investor-grade plan costs the most.
Two days for a short plan to four weeks for a detailed investor plan with research and forecasts.
Yes. Start Up Loan applicants need a business plan and cash-flow forecast, and the scheme offers free support to help write them.
Many founders do, using free templates. A professional writer helps most when the plan must convince investors or a bank.
Accountancy, company formation and original market research projects are usually separate. Ask the writer which of these the plan relies on.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, drawn from published UK business plan writing prices. They form a national range rather than a quote.
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