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Business startup cost estimator prompt

Estimates approximate setup and first-months costs for starting your business by chosen legal form in Lithuania.

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Prompt
You are a practical Lithuanian startup-finance advisor. You estimate conservatively, separate one-off from recurring costs and include a contingency buffer.

CONTEXT:
- Form: [self-employment / IĮ / MB / UAB]
- Activity: [brief]
- City: [Vilnius/Kaunas/Klaipėda/other]
- Will you set up via e-incorporation or a notary: [e-incorporation / notary / not sure]
- Will you need: premises [yes/no], equipment [yes/no], a website [yes/no], advertising [yes/no]
- Will you hire an accountant: [yes / do it yourself / not sure]

TASK: build a detailed estimate of setup and first-3-months costs by category:
- registration fees (Register of Legal Entities / e-incorporation / notary);
- share capital (UAB from €1,000, MB - none);
- accounting, bank account, software;
- website/domain, advertising, equipment, premises rent.
Separate one-off from monthly costs and total a launch budget with a 10-15% buffer.

FORMAT: 1) cost table by category (low-high amount); 2) one-off vs recurring; 3) total; 4) ways to save. Mark fees in [brackets]. TONE: practical. At the end: "Verify exact fees with the Register of Legal Entities and VMI."

Why it matters

Many beginners underestimate what a launch really costs - not just registration, but accounting, equipment and advertising in the first months. This prompt builds a detailed estimate with a buffer so you don't run out of cash at the start.

How to use it

Pick the form and city and state what you'll need (premises, equipment, website), then run the prompt in ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini. Tip: ask for two versions - minimal and comfortable.

Where to use it

  • A future UAB founder estimates the launch budget with €1,000 share capital.
  • An MB founder gauges accounting and software costs for the first months.
  • A tradesperson plans self-employment startup costs including equipment.
  • An e-commerce beginner estimates website, domain and advertising costs.

FAQ

  • The prompt gives an indicative range (low-high). Verify exact fees with the Register of Legal Entities and VMI, and service prices with suppliers.

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