Register your company quickly and easily for as little as £9.99

How long does it take to form a company?

Just most formation agents, we use a third-party software system that links our orders directly to Companies House. Once your order is placed, it is automatically forwarded to Companies House. The time taken is entirely dependent on Companies House’s workload. Companies House will normally complete your application within 1 working day. In unusual circumstances, Companies House systems can be interrupted and take more than a day to resolve, but this is very rare.

Do I need to specify what my business is or the objectives of the company?

There is no requirement to specify the objectives of your company or the nature of your trade in the articles of association (constitution) of the company. But you will be asked to provide a SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) code when you make your application. A drop-down list of all the available classifications is available at the appropriate juncture in the application. You only need to select one code, and it should be the code that is the most accurate. It is very rare to find an exact SIC match, so use the best match you can find in the drop-down list.

What are the charges?

You can form a company for as little as £8.99 if you are a first-time buyer and have not placed an order with us before. There is a selection of packages that are more expensive and there are extra services you can buy. We charge for all the extras, but they are entirely optional, and you are not obliged to buy them. All our prices are clearly stated.

If you are not a first-time buyer and wish to form an additional company, you will be asked to pay our standard price for the basic package of £12.99+VAT.

How many people do I need to form a company?

You need a shareholder and a director. The shareholder and the director can be the same person; so a company can be formed with just 1 person. Shareholders are the owners of the company while the directors are the people responsible for managing a company. The director must be at least 16 years of age.

What documents are required to create a company?

You do not need any documents to form a company, and the entire process is online. Our systems generate and submit forms IN01 and the Memorandum and articles of association on your behalf when you complete your order.

What company name can I use?

Subject to specific rules, you can use any company name, provided it does not already exist or resembles another company name on the Companies House Register. Our name search box is linked to Companies House and will advise you if your proposed name is available. For more information about company names, go to our names link.

What happens after I have placed my order?

Once your order is placed, you will receive an automated email acknowledgment of the order. In the meantime, Companies House will process your application. Once the company is formed, you will be notified by email and you will also receive PDF copies of your certificate of incorporation, share certificates and Memorandum and articles of association. Please check your email filters to ensure that you are notified when the email arrives. You will also have a portal that you can access to make changes to your company as and when you require. Your web authentication code is saved in the portal so that your changes can be automatically updated at Companies House.

When can I start trading?

You can start trading as soon as your company has been formed. Our system automatically sends you a PDF of your certificate of incorporation. Once you have the certificate, you know your company exists. The instant your company is formed, it has the legal capacity to enter into agreements.