Limited Company Formation

You’ll need your proposed company name, registered office address, details of at least one director, share structure, and SIC code describing your business activity.

Online company registration typically takes 24–48 hours once all details are submitted. Paper applications can take longer.

Yes. Every company must have a registered office address (which can be your home address if you prefer). This address is publicly listed on Companies House.

After incorporation, you must register for Corporation Tax within three months of trading. You may also need to register for PAYE (if you pay salaries) and VAT (if turnover exceeds £90,000).

Yes. Many small companies are owned and managed by one person. You can add shareholders or directors later if needed.

Yes. Since your company is legally separate, it must have its own bank account for trading and record-keeping. We can help you set this up through our Accounting Technology service.

You’ll receive a Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum and Articles of Association, and your company’s Companies House number.

Once your company is registered, we’ll help you register for tax, set up payroll if needed, and integrate your accounting software - ensuring everything’s ready from day one.

Yes. You can update your company name, address, directors, or share structure anytime through Companies House. We can manage these updates for you as part of our Company Changes service.

Not necessarily. Many small businesses and freelancers start as sole traders, where income is declared on a Self Assessment rather than through a company.

You only need to form a limited company if you want to separate your personal and business finances or take advantage of limited liability and potential tax efficiencies.

A sole trader runs the business personally and pays tax through Self Assessment.

A limited company is a separate legal entity, meaning it files its own Corporation Tax Return (CT600), pays its own tax, and offers limited liability protection to the owner.