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Ideal for freelancers or contractors who need to register a limited company.
What you get:
£49.99
You’ll get the use of our prestigious London N1 office address for one year and we’ll scan and then email all the company’s official government post (from HMRC, Companies House etc) to you. There’s no extra fees to pay and we’ll even block unnecessary junk mail. The registered office service is renewable on an annual basis but is not compulsory.
As well as our registered office service, you also get the use of our address for all company officers who want to keep their residential address confidential and off the Companies House public register. We’ll scan and then email all official government mail for the directors, shareholders and company secretaries to you for one year, with no charge. This service is renewable on an annual basis but is not compulsory.
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Proof of IDWe have a legal obligation to check Proof of ID and Proof of Address. This is to ensure we comply with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and 'Know Your Customer' (KYC) requirements. Please check this article to see which documents we can accept. |
This package includes maintenance services, international mail forwarding and a prestigious London address to use as your company’s registered office.
Plus the option to open a Wise Business multi-currency account to send and receive international payments and get access to UK account details without a UK address.
Commonly used for not for profit organisations such as clubs, sports associations and charities.
This package includes:
£49.99
Includes our N1 address to use as the registered office and director service address. Perfect for protecting your privacy. We scan and email official government mail (HMRC, Companies House, Government Gateway) to you. This service renews on an annual basis at £59.99.
£89.99
A company Limited by Guarantee is an alternative type of limited company used mainly for non-profit organisations. It can also be referred to as a Limited by Guarantee Company (this is the name Companies House use), a Private Company Limited by Guarantee or simply an LBG.
We give you permission to use 20-22 Wenlock Road, London, N1 7GU as your company’s registered office (the official address for the company) and your company officers’ service address (the official address for company officers) for one year. After this period the package automatically renews at £59.99.
This service provides the scanning and emailing of all official government mail addressed to the company and officers. This includes mail from governing bodies such as Companies House, HM Revenue and Custom and Government Gateway. If you wish to receive standard business mail, our company Virtual Office MadeSimple can provide this service from as little as £29.99 a month.
The account holder and all company officers must provide Proof of ID and Address documentation. This is to ensure that we comply with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and ‘Know Your Customer’ requirements. We are unable to offer our company registered office and/or service address service until this information is provided. Here’s how to quickly, simply and securely provide the necessary Proof of ID and Proof of Address documentation.
No. Under section 5 of the Companies Act 2006, new companies cannot be formed as a company limited by guarantee with a share capital.
Section 60 companies are companies without the word 'Limited' at the end of the company name. We cannot currently form these companies.
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Proof of IDWe have a legal obligation to check Proof of ID and Proof of Address. This is to ensure we comply with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and 'Know Your Customer' (KYC) requirements. Please check this article to see which documents we can accept. |
Often used by accountancy or law firms, an LLP helps protect partner liability.
This package includes:
£59.99
Save on legal costs and avoid expensive disputes by using our free draft LLP Agreement, prepared by our specialist partnership solicitors.
Without an LLP agreement, it is not possible to divide the share capital and profits other than equally, regardless of whether members of the LLP have invested different amounts. Also, in the absence of an agreement a member who is not performing cannot be removed from the LLP.
The applicable legislation will impose certain rights and obligations on the members which may not reflect their intentions. Having a written agreement in place gives members the opportunity to vary or exclude the default position imposed by law, and to establish an agreement in other areas.
Everything you need to start, run and grow your new company.
Accounting & Tax consultation
Get advice from the leading accountancy experts in the UK and discuss your new liabilities in detail, ensuring you’re not paying too much tax.
Website domain name
Build your online presence with a free .com or .co.uk domain name for a year, plus personalised email address and 1-page website.
Small business startup guide
An easy to read and jargon-free ebook (worth £7.99) filled with everything you need to know to start, run and grow your new business.
Optional extras included FREE in our limited company formation packages.
(UK customers only. Unfortunately the toolkit is not included in the Non-Residents packages.)
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All formation agents (that's us and our competitors) have a legal obligation to check Proof of ID and Proof of Address documents. This is to ensure we comply with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and 'Know Your Customer' (KYC) requirements.
Our free online Proof of ID check ensures you get validated quickly and simply.
Who needs to provide Proof of ID?
For which documents you need to provide us please check the FAQs.
Ultimate package: To activate Mail forwarding service, all clients who have subscribed to our Mail forwarding service must provide copies of their photo identification and proof of address documents. These copies must also be certified by a registered professional to confirm that the copy provided is a true likeness of the original document. Documents must be certified by a bank, solicitor, accountant, post office, local council or notary (accompanied by the official stamp). For more details, please check the Identity Documents' FAQ.
For certain tasks we do recommend that you use an accountant. This is why we offer a free consultation with Pearl Chartered Accountants & Tax Advisers (UK residents only) within the Business Start Up Toolkit, included in all the limited by shares packages. The Contractor package includes a no obligation telephone consultation with a specialist accountant for Contractors.
The toolkit also includes a free 2-month trial to FreeAgent, easy-to-use small business accounting software that helps keep you on top of all your business finances.
Our Comprehensive and Ultimate Packages take care of some of the things that your accountant would normally do, such as preparing and filing your company's Confirmation Statement. With the Ultimate Package and the Contractor package, we'll also register your limited company for VAT* with HMRC. Less work for your accountant equals lower fees for you.
*As a default we will process applications as Standard VAT Applications. We can process Flat Rate VAT Registrations but you will need to request this when you complete the VAT application form.
This depends on the package that you choose.
The Privacy Package has an annual renewal cost of £59.99 plus VAT, only applicable if you want to continue using our Registered Office and Service Address to keep your residential address confidential and off Companies House public register.
The Comprehensive and Ultimate packages have an annual renewal cost of £99.99 plus VAT, which includes our Registered Office and Service Address plus the preparation/filing of your Confirmation Statement.
The International package for non-UK residents has an annual renewal of £99.99 plus VAT. This renewal includes the use of our Registered Office and Service Address plus the preparation and filing of your Confirmation Statement. The international mail forwarding service is not included as part of this renewal as it is provided by our sister company, Virtual Office MadeSimple.
If you're looking to start trading immediately or very soon, then our Basic Package is the cheapest way to get a limited by shares company up and running. However, if you want to open a bank account we recommend the Comprehensive or Ultimate packages which include a printed Certificate of Incorporation and printed Share Certificates, (most banks require printed copies of the official documentation when opening up business accounts). Alternatively, if you simply want to secure your chosen company name for the future, then you can reserve your company name.
On the other hand, if you simply want to secure your chosen company name for the future, then you can reserve your company name.
Absolutely, however the services will not be available at the discounted package rates.
You can form a UK limited company regardless of your nationality or location.
Our International package is the ideal solution for overseas customers looking to form a UK Limited company. The package includes the option to open a Wise Business business account (subject to approval by Wise Business and compliance with their acceptable use policy and business industry risk appetite). It’s a multi-currency account that allows you to send and receive international payments and get access to UK account details without the need for a UK address. More information
Limited companies are required to file confirmation statements and annual accounts with Companies House. If you choose the Comprehensive or Ultimate Package, we take care of the Confirmation Statement for you.
You or your accountant will need to submit annual tax returns and company accounts to HMRC.
As a director of a limited company you must act in the best interests of the company and not necessarily yourself.
This depends on your circumstances. You may find this Sole Trader v Limited Calculator helpful.
There are a number of options available when it comes to funding a business. These can be split into two categories; debt financing sources and equity financing sources. Debt financing sources would include banks, lease financing and trade credit. Equity financing sources would include venture capitalist companies and private individuals. More info
