Services
Company formation
We help you prepare the information Companies House needs to register your company, then help you put the bank account, HMRC registrations and bookkeeping in place.
Who this service is for
Sole traders considering a move to a limited company, and people starting a new business who have decided a company is the right structure.
If you are not yet sure whether a company suits you, we can discuss the options in your free consultation.
What the service covers
- Going through the information Companies House needs
- Help choosing a company name and checking it is available
- Guidance on directors, shareholders and how the shares are split
- Choosing a registered office address and the right business activity (SIC) code
- Explaining identity verification for directors and people with significant control
- A checklist of what to set up once the company is registered
- Bookkeeping set up from the first transaction
How it works
Step 1: Plan
We go through your plans and what the company needs: a name, directors, shareholders and addresses.
Step 2: Prepare
We help you gather the details and prepare the application to Companies House.
Step 3: Registration
Once Companies House registers the company, you receive a certificate of incorporation and your company number.
Step 4: Next steps
We help with what follows: a business bank account, HMRC registrations and your bookkeeping.
Information we need from you
- Your preferred company name, plus an alternative in case it is taken
- Names, addresses and dates of birth of the directors and shareholders
- How the shares will be divided between shareholders
- An address to use as the company’s registered office
- A short description of what the business will do
- Confirmation that each director has verified their identity with Companies House, or is ready to
Common questions
Do you register the company for me?
We help you prepare everything Companies House needs and take you through the application step by step. You see and approve every detail before it is submitted.
Should I set up a limited company?
It depends on your income, your plans and your circumstances. A company gives you limited liability, but it also brings more administration and legal responsibilities as a director. We can review your situation in your free consultation.
What happens after the company is set up?
You will need a business bank account, registrations with HMRC and a bookkeeping system. We give you a checklist and can help with each step.
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Discuss your requirements
Request a free initial consultation by phone or video. If we can help, we send you a quote before any work starts.
- Free initial consultation by phone or video
- Remote service, available anywhere in the UK