Company Formation and Registration

Whether you are looking to register as a Limited Company, Limited Liability Partnership, Limited By Guarantee Company, Freelancer, Contractor, or Start Up we have the online company formation and registration package for you.

Everything you need in one place:
Your own incorporated limited company
All official documents provided
Open a business bank account at the same time
Engage a market leading online accountant
Access to our hub to manage your company
Prestigious London Registered office Address
And much more

Company Formation and Registration

Whether you are looking to register as a Limited Company, Limited Liability Partnership, Limited By Guarantee Company, Freelancer, Contractor, or Start Up, we have the online company formation and registration package for you.

Everything you need in one place:

Your own incorporated limited company
All official documents provided
Open a buisness bank account at the same time
Engage a market leading online accountant
Access to our hub to manage your company
Prestigeous London Registered office Address
And much more

Compare our company formation and registration packages

Quick guide to our company formation and registration packages. Explore in detail on our Compare Packages Page.

Digital

Set up a basic limited company and add anything else you need as extras.

£7.99

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Ltd Company
Digital Company Documents
Plus Optional Extras

Digital & Print

Value for money, Includes limited company, printed documents

£19.99

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Ltd Company
Digital & Printed Company Documents
Plus Optional Extras

Privacy

Limited company formed with your home address protected from the public register.

£27.99

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Ltd Company
Digital Company Documents
London Registered Address
Plus Optional Extras

Compliance

Filing of the first confirmation statement, GDPR pack, and VAT registration.

£44.99

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Ltd Company
Digital Company Documents
London Registered Address
Confirmation statement
Plus Optional Extras

All Inclusive

The best start for your new business with a complete package of services.

£99.99

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Ltd Company
Digital Company Documents
London Registered Address
Confirmation statement
VAT Registration
PAYE Registration
Full Company Secretary Service
Plus Optional Extras

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Pick a free business account while registering a company

Select a business bank account during the company formation and registration process and tick off another task on your ‘to do’ list.

We offer up to 7 banking options for your new company, each with simple online account opening. Select a bank today and get your account up and running in a matter of minutes.

More services that you can obtain as part of the company formation and registering process

Get an accountant, registered office address and accounting software all sorted as part of the company formation and registration process.

Free Accounting Consultation

Limited Company Accounting Packages from £40 +VAT per month.

Your Own Dedicated Accountant
Leading Accounting Software
Tailored Services
Unlimited Expert Advice
Regular Deadline Reminders

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Prestigious London Office Address

Prestigious London Office Address to use as your companies Registered Office Address!

Instantly enhance your company image and protect your privacy while benefiting from a prime address on all your official documents. Includes free scan and email of all statutory mail!

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Free Accounting Software

Online Accounting Software. Everything you need in one software:

Quotes, Invoicing & Reminders
Bookkeeping, Receipt Upload, Bank Feeds & Reports
Payroll & HR
MTD VAT & CIS Returns
CRM & Projects
And much more

Get 50% off Pro subscription for 6 months!

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We have registered over 10,000 limited companies in the UK

10000+

Companies Formed

80%

Use our Company Services

8000+

Bank Accounts Opened

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Company registration in 4 simple steps in the UK

Choose a company name

Begin by searching for your company name to see if it is available for registration.

Select your package

Select the package that is right for you. We have a range of different options.

Checkout and pay

Proceed to checkout. You will also have the option to add additional services.

Complete your order

Quickly fill in your company details and let us take care of the rest.

Get started registering a company today

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Why use a company formation and registration agent to set up your company?

Company formation and registration agents, like us, provide many useful services that you will not receive if you register directly with Companies House.

Easy Incorporations

We are constantly improving our company formation process to make sure it’s as quick and simple as possible.

Order by phone

We’ll happily form your company over the phone if you are not confident about doing it online.

Pre-submission review

We will review your company order before sending to Companies House. 10% of applications are rejected. Not yours!

Registered office service

Protect your home address from the public register by using our address as your company’s registered office.

Share advice

Issuing shares need not be complex. We offer the best guidance when it comes to your share capital.

Banking introductions

Pick from a host of business bank accounts during the order process, all with hassle-free online applications.

Online company manager

Use our state-of-the-art system to manage and make changes to your company. All from one secure login.

Free domain name

Take the first steps in giving your business an online presence by claiming a free .co.uk or .com domain name.

Lifetime support

We’ll be here to help for the duration of your company’s lifetime. Once a client, always a client.

Our company formation and registration business partners

We have teamed up with some of the top business brands in the world to give your new company the best possible chance of success.

Everything you need to form and register your company in one place

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Why choose us for your company formation and registration?

You need a company formation and registration agent that you can trust. We look after you from the very beginning.

Our team has well over 100-years of combined expertise forming companies and providing corporate and secretarial services that help thousands of our clients grow their businesses each year. We are incredibly passionate about the quality of our service, and we are incredibly proud of our customer feedback, as shown by our excellent reviews and ratings. Time and time again, we are selected for the value and expertise that our team is known for.

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We make company formation and registration simple

The company formation and registration agent Trusted by Accountants.

Accountants and solicitors around the country rely on our team to support their own clients with simple, effective company registration and business services. We offer a tried and tested service that can be relied on.

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Some more we help with

Confirmation Statement Filing

The confirmation statement is a Companies House filing requirement for all limited companies and LLPs.

Formations Wise provide a confirmation statement filing service, which will ensure you keep your company legal and compliant. There are no late filing penalties for a confirmation statement, however, your company will be struck from the company register if it is not filed.

Company Secretary Services

Our Full Company Secretary Service includes a named company secretary (visible at Companies House) and a dedicated account manager who will maintain your statutory registers, make changes to your company in accordance with your instructions, and prepare and file your annual confirmation statement.

This service is invaluable in providing peace of mind that the company secretarial aspects of your business are being taken care of, ensuring your company records are kept up to date and you remain compliant – all year long.

Registering for Taxes

This service is for customers who want to register their company for VAT or PAYE. Once you have purchased the service, a company expert will prepare and send your VAT or PAYE registration application to HMRC.

Any trading company can register for VAT, it does not matter if its turnover is less than the £85,000 VAT threshold.

There are a number of benefits to being VAT registered, with the primary reason being that it gives the impression of a business having a healthy turnover.

This is not all we do! We provide many more services.

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Frequently asked questions: Company formation and registration

Why should I form a limited company?

The main benefit of forming a limited company is the protection provided by limited liability. This means if your business runs into financial trouble, your personal assets will not be at risk. Other benefits include enhanced credibility and tax efficiency.

What is meant by a company limited by shares?

A company limited by shares is the most popular type of limited company. ‘Limited by shares’ simply means the liability of the owners is limited to the nominal value of the shares issued by the company.

How long does it take to register a company?

It usually takes 3 to 6 working hours to form a company with Formations Wise; however, this is dependent on Companies House workload on the day, and it can take up to 24 hours.

Can I register a company on my own?

Yes. One person can form a limited company in the UK. You will need at least one director, who can also be the company’s shareholder (owner).

What information do I need to set up a company?

A company name that is not currently registered at Companies House. You can check if your company name is available using our company name checker.
A physical address in the UK to use as your registered office address. Most Formations Wise packages include a registered office address service, for example, our Privacy Package.
The details of all directors and shareholders, including full names, residential addresses, occupations, dates of birth and nationalities.

How many shares do I need to issue?

A limited company must issue at least one share. If there is more than one shareholder, it requires to issue at least one share per shareholder. It is often recommended to issue more than the minimum number of shares to avoid the need to issue more in the future.

Do I have to be in the UK to form a company?

No. You can form a company as a non UK resident from most locations in the world. However, you will require to have a UK registered office address, which Formations Wise provides in most our company formation packages. Have a look at our Non-Residents Package.

What methods of payment do Formations Wise accept?

We accept all major credit and debit cards including Mastercard, Visa, Maestro, and American Express.

Do I need a business bank account?

There is no legal obligation for a limited company to open a business bank account; however, in practice, it is almost impossible to operate without one. A limited company is a separate legal entity from its owners, therefore you should keep your personal and business finances separate.

When can I start with my new company?

You can start trading through your new limited company immediately after it is registered at Companies House.

What are the annual filings?

The annual filing requirements for a limited company are the confirmation statement, annual accounts and Corporation Tax Return.

Our Accreditations

You can feel safe in the knowledge that we are experts in our field.

Our online accountants have a range of qualifications from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). We are also an Institute of Certified Practising Accountants (ICPA) accredited firm, and a HMRC registered Agent.

Interested in Formations Wise? Give us a call on 0330 113 8442 or we can call you any time from 9am-6pm Monday to Friday

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Formations Wise is a trading style of Accounting Wise Ltd, a limited company registered in England under company number 09365202. Our registered office is: The Carriages, Station Road, Ware, SG12 9PL UK.

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