Find answers to your questions about UK company formation.
Yes. You can open a business account for your UK company with fintech providers such as Wise or Payoneer, or with the digital arms of traditional banks. Our Gold and Platinum packages include guidance through the process.
Fintech providers such as Wise usually approve accounts within 1–3 days, while traditional banks can take 2–4 weeks. Digital-first providers are by far the quickest option.
Wise Business, Revolut Business, Tide and Starling Bank are the most popular choices. All of them accept online applications and open accounts quickly.
A limited company (Ltd) has shareholders and pays corporation tax. An LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) is a partnership structure in which the members pay income tax individually. For most entrepreneurs a limited company is the better fit.
Your company name must be unique — it cannot match another name on the Companies House register — and it must end with "Limited" or "Ltd". You can check name availability instantly on our platform.
One shareholder is enough. Shareholders can be individuals or companies, and they can be based anywhere in the world.
No. You do not need to be physically present in the UK to register a company. The entire process is handled online and your company can be run remotely — you simply send us the required documents digitally.
Your company is typically registered within 24–48 working hours after we receive your documents. Same-day incorporation is available for urgent cases.
A copy of your passport, proof of address (a utility bill issued within the last 3 months) and your company details are all we need. Every document is submitted digitally.
It is your company's official registered address, where all statutory mail from Companies House and HMRC is delivered. We provide a registered office service that gives your company a prestigious London address.
The director is the person legally responsible for the company and its decisions. Every company needs at least one director, and directors can be resident in any country.
The Articles of Association are the legal document that sets out how the company is run. Most companies use the standard model articles, but they can be customised.
You can pay by credit card, debit card or bank transfer. All card payments are processed securely through Stripe.
No. Every fee is stated transparently before you pay.
If you cancel before the formation process starts, you receive a full refund. Once work has begun, any costs already incurred are deducted and the remainder is refunded.
Corporation tax is 19% on profits up to £50,000 (the small profits rate) and 25% on profits above £250,000 (the main rate), with marginal relief providing a gradual transition in between. Various reliefs and incentives are also available.
Yes. Every UK company must file annual accounts with Companies House. Our Gold and Platinum packages include accounting support.
VAT registration is mandatory once your taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any 12-month period. Below that threshold registration is voluntary.
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