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Most Reviewed and best rated UK Company Formation Agent

  • The most reviewed Company registration agent on Google rated "Excellent" with 4.9 Stars
  • Earn up to £155* Cash Back when setting up a new company online
  • 1 Tree planted for every company ordered. Over 49,328+ Planted and growing rapidly
  • Full expert company setup support from a multi award-winning team
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49,328+ TREES PLANTED

Access business bank account choices, including options for non-residents during the company formation.

Authorised Agent

5 Star Rated Companies House Authorised Formation Agent

Award Winning Team

With over 100 years of combined company formation experience

Most-reviewed & Best Rated

UK’s #1 company formation service on Google

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Over 1 M+ orders processed for clients globally

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Your Company Formations is proud to be an award-winning partner of Ecologi. We understand the importance of positive climate action and are committed to leading the company formation industry in making a tangible difference. Through initiatives like active tree planting and CO₂ removal, we help our clients contribute to healthier ecosystems and a more sustainable future. Together, we are striving to build a better world.

40,000+ trees planted

Award from our partner Ecologi! You’ve helped fund a goliath number of trees, and we’re truly impressed! Thanks to your support of our company formation services, every tree planted contributes to healthier ecosystems and a greener planet. Keep going, keep planting, and keep being awesome—together, we’re transforming business creation into real climate action.

600+ tonnes of CO2e avoided

Another award from our partner Ecologi! One of the many milestones our company formation clients helped us achieve was avoiding over 600 tonnes of CO₂e in the atmosphere—an impressive early step on our positive climate action journey. To put it in perspective, that’s the equivalent of driving 1,489,914 miles in a car!

500+ T Co2 Removed

49,328+ Trees Planted & Thriving

You can make a real difference when you begin your company formation journey with us. We have led the industry in positive climate action, having planted over 49,328+ trees and removed more than 738+ tonnes of CO₂. Join us in making a real difference by starting your company on the right terms.

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Your Company Formations partners with the best. Choose a bank account whilst registering a company

When registering a new UK company with Your Company Formations, you will unlock a curated range of banking options to suit different business models, whether you are a new company trading locally within the UK or based overseas handling foreign currency, we have a suitable partner for you.

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Choose Your Limited Company Formation Package

When registering a company online with Your Company Formations, we provide everything your limited company needs, transparent pricing with no hidden fees.

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£2.48

+ £100 Companies House Fee

Perfect for simple startups

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£6.98

+ £100 Companies House Fee

Digital plus printed documents

*Up to £55 cashback

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Privacy

£17.48

+ £100 Companies House Fee

Protect your personal details

*Up to £155 cashback

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Fully Inclusive

£48.48

+ £100 Companies House Fee

Complete company setup solution

*Up to £155 cashback

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Entrepreneurs

£149.99

+ £100 Companies House Fee

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  • 1M Companies Formed
  • 4.9/5 Customer Rating
  • UK's No1 Fastest Company Formation Service

Identity verification for Companies House (ACSP service) included

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FAQs about registering a company

Choosing Your Company Formations UK means partnering with an award-winning, trusted expert in company formation and registration services. Established in 2014, we are the highest-rated formation agent on Google with over 5,000 reviews, and rated Excellent on Trustpilot with more than 10,000 reviews. Our online form simplifies your company formation into a 10-minute process. We also plant one tree for every company formation order.

The most popular business structure in the UK is the limited company. It legally separates the owners from the business, protecting their personal assets. An active trading company has financial obligations, and limited liability ensures that owners are not personally responsible for the company's debts beyond their investment.

No. UK law allows foreign individuals and businesses to set up companies, provided they appoint at least one director and have a registered office address in the UK. We advise working with a solicitor, accountant, or an ACSP like Your Company Formations to ensure compliance

The online application form takes 10 minutes to complete. Once you submit your application, Companies House typically incorporates the company within one working day, subject to their workload.

Ltd is simply an abbreviation of Limited. Both indicate that the business is a private limited company and provide the same legal status and limited liability protection. Companies House treats them identically. The choice comes down to personal preference or branding. Choose Ltd for a common, modern feel or Limited for a more formal name

Once your company is registered, you will receive official digital copies of your incorporation documents, including a certificate with your unique company number, share certificates, articles of association, and a WebFiling Authentication Code. We dispatch printed documents within a day or two if your package includes them

There are no hidden costs. Pricing is fair and transparent, with no unexpected fees added at checkout. All our formation packages quote the £100 Companies House registration fee.

Yes. A limited company can be formed, owned, and managed by a single person, who would act as both the sole director and the sole shareholder.

Your Company Formations has earned multiple awards for exceptional customer service and environmental responsibility. The team consistently delivers smooth, stress-free company formation experiences. The business is also recognised for its eco initiatives, including CO2 removal efforts and a tree planting programme. Our tree-planting program ensures one tree is planted for every new company.

Yes. The online company formation form makes it easy to add additional directors and shareholders when setting up your new company.

Yes. As an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP), Your Company Formations can handle identity verification for company officers and Persons with Significant Control on your behalf. Companies House will show your verified status on the public register once they incorporate your company. The free ID verification process takes only a few minutes.

The company formation service allows you to select a bank account when registering online. Once you choose a preferred bank, we will notify them on your behalf and they will contact you to complete the opening of your new business bank account.

Once Companies House incorporates your company, you will receive an email with your company registration certificate, and you can start trading immediately. From the time you submit your application to Companies House, it takes one working day to receive confirmation, and often faster.

No, it does not have to. Companies House legally requires you to submit your residential address during the process, but you can keep it private by using a registered office and service address

Yes. As an ACSP, Your Company Formations can handle identity checks and submit company formation documents directly to Companies House on your behalf. This status means the company adheres to rigorous anti-money laundering and compliance standards, giving you a secure and reliable formation process.

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From Idea to Company Formation. How to setup a Limited Company in the UK

Your Company Formations makes registering a new company a breeze. Form your company online using our intuitive 5-minute application process. Your UK business incorporation documents will be delivered immediately, digitally and optionally by post. Every new company package also includes full support for completing the compulsory ID check required under Anti-Money Laundering regulations.

Our customer service team is here to support you and your new company before, during, and after your company formation. You can ask questions at any stage, request a document review, or get clear guidance on your next steps. We are committed to helping you stay compliant and confident as your business grows.

Most UK company registration applications are processed within 3 to 4 hours depending on Companies House's workload. Getting started is simple. Just follow the four quick steps below.

  1. Step ONE

    Find Your Perfect Company Name

    Reserve your ideal company name in minutes. Our instant company name checker shows availability across Companies House allowing you to form a company without surprises.

  2. Step TWO

    Pick Your Business Setup Package

    Choose the online company formation package that suits your needs, from basic company registration to full business support. After checkout, use our simple online company formation platform to provide your company details, including your business address, directors, and shareholders' information.

  3. Step Three

    We Handle the Paperwork

    We prepare and submit all the required documents directly to Companies House, ensuring your new company formation is compliant and processed quickly.

  4. Step FOUR

    You're Officially in Business!

    You're officially in business. Go forward and bring your vision to life. Your Company Formations are here with free support whenever you need guidance or advice.

Your Company Formation Checklist

Everything you need to register a new company with confidence. Whether you're a UK resident or an international client who requires our remote UK company formation service. Our intuitive online company registration system guides you through every step quickly and efficiently.

A company name

You'll need a unique Companies House approved name. Use our free company name checker, connected directly to Companies House, allowing you to see if your new company name is available allowing you to proceed to the next part of the company formation process.

Registered Office and Director Addresses

UK law requires every company to have a registered office address and a correspondence address for each company director. We have several company setup packages that allow you to use our exclusive London address which provides privacy and convenience for people conscious about their data appearing on the public database whilst retaining full compliance with your new company setup.

Business and Shareholder Details

As part of the company registration, you'll need to provide information about your directors, shareholders, and persons of significant control (PSCS), including their full names, addresses, and occupations.

SUPER FAST ONLINE COMPANY SETUP

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Setting up your own company with Your Company Formations means you can choose from up to 8+ seamless banking options with minimal paperwork and significantly reduced processing time. Select the bank that fits your needs and set up your account in minutes.

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Register your UK limited company online with Your Company Formations

Online UK Company Formation

Ready to register your company today?

Get started in just minutes. Choose from a range of market leading online UK company formation packages and join the thousands of happy clients who rate Your Company Formations as the number one top rated UK Company Agent.

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Starting A Company Shouldn't be This Hard!

Brilliant business ideas deserve better than bureaucratic nightmares. The company formation process should fuel momentum, not drain energy. Instead, entrepreneurs find themselves trapped in research loops when they should be building.

  • Time gets lost researching forms instead of building your business
  • Hidden costs and surprise fees destroy your careful budgets
  • Expensive compliance mistakes keep you awake at night
  • Your business needs to launch now, not weeks from now

Limited Company Formation

Partner with Your Company Formations and set up a new limited company with confidence and clarity

Your Company Formations are not just a service business registration provider but an actual partner on your journey to success. With our expertise in UK company setup, corporate secretarial, virtual office and administration services, we can help you navigate legal and regulatory complexities so you can focus on growing your business.

  1. 100+ Years Combined Experience

    Our team understands the company formation process from every angle. From setting up limited companies to handling complex share structures, we have simplified each step so you can move forward without second-guessing your decisions.

  2. Most Competitive Pricing

    We offer some of the most competitive new company registration pricing in the market. Our fully inclusive bundled package delivers unmatched value, ensuring you get everything you need without hidden costs.

  3. Prestigious Central London Address

    Our strategic location in the heart of London allows us to provide a prestigious Central London virtual office address to enhance your new company's image, offering an added layer of privacy and identity protection.

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Get Backed By Company Formation Experts

We make registering a new UK company easy and fast. Our expert support team is on hand to guide you through every step. We are proud of the support our expert team provide and this is shown in our ratings, and is why we are frequently voted as the top rated company formation agent within the UK.

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LEADING UK COMPANY REGISTRATION SERVICE

Not In The UK?
Set Up Your Company Remotely

Our remote international company formations package makes it easy for non-UK residents to register a UK limited company.

We provide you with a Central London business address, helping you establish a credible presence from day one. With fast, reliable business registration for non-Uk residents and access to our expert company formation team throughout the process, allowing you to launch your new company with confidence.

  • What you get
  • A UK registered office address included
  • Mail forwarding and document handling worldwide
  • Support with banking solutions tailored for non-residents
  • Guidance on compliance with HMRC and Companies House
  • Access to additional services that help expand your UK presence
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ACCOUNTANT COMPANY INCORPORATION SERVICE

Accountants, Solicitors and Business Advisors!

As an accountant, solicitor, or business advisor, count on us to support your clients business registration with simple, effective company setup and company incorporation services. Your Company Formations is a market leader for partners wishing to provide their own client base with their own UK Company Formation service. From affiliate partnerships to bespoke solutions, we aim to deliver.

  • Keep your clients happy:

    Tell us what you need us to achieve for your client, and we will do it.

  • Grow your business:

    Our reliable services will free you up to pursue more leads and expand your business.

  • Save money:

    With a suite of fully comprehensive UK company registration packages that offer great value for you and your clients. You can save significantly on company setup costs by paying us only a fraction of what you charge your clients.

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Your Company Formations are the top rated business registration expert

Your Company Formations was built by founders, for founders. We are consistently the top rated and most reviewed company agent in the UK listed taken directly from Google results. Start your new company the right way, turn your new business idea into a reality today.

2M+

Orders Placed

10+

Years Experience

98%

Customer Satisfaction

49,328+

And Growing every day

We plant a new tree with every new client order

When You Register a Limited Company With Us, You Give Back to the Planet

Every order helps fund tree planting in damaged forests, reviving wildlife habitats, restoring soil health, and accelerating the global fight against climate change. Your business helps power real, lasting environmental change.

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BUSINESS REGISTRATION PARTNER OFFERS

Enjoy £100,000 worth of founder-focused perks, deals, and discounts to help your business grow

From banking to marketing tools, we’ve partnered with the best brands around the world to bring you perks and exclusive deals to help you get off the ground faster and more efficiently.

The complete company
formation journey

  1. 01

    Before Registering a UK Business: Expert Guidance

    Ensure you get everything right before you begin the company incorporation process with our personalized advice and clear guidance.

    • Choose the right business structure
    • Legal and compliance questions answered
  2. 02

    During Formation: Fast & Accurate

    Professional registration handled with speed & precision - typically completed in 3-4 hours.

    • Same-day Companies House filing
    • Immediate address and VAT setup
  3. 03

    Post Company Setup: Ongoing Support

    Staying compliant and grow with confidence through our continued expert support.

    • Compliance reminders and renewals
    • Virtual Address Solutions
    • Leading Partner Offers

What Sets Your Company Formations Apart?

Planet Positive

We plant a tree with every company formation, helping rebuild ecosystems while you build your business.

People First

Built by founders who understand your challenges. We use technology to empower, never replace, human expertise.

Purpose Driven

We exist to remove barriers and make business formation simple, affordable & accessible to everyone.

Proven Excellence

Award-winning service with 220,000+ successful formations and industry-leading customer satisfaction.

Join 1m+ entrepreneurs who trust us to start and grow their business!

Why Choose Your Company Formations?
We make company registration UK simple, fast & affordable

  • Official Companies House Authorised Agent with 5-Star Reviews

    We are proudly authorised by Companies House and trusted by thousands of clients. Our 5-star reviews reflect our commitment to fast, reliable, and compliant company incorporation services.

  • Everything You Need to Launch Your Business with Confidence

    Access competitive pricing on everything you need to stay compliant, including a UK registered office address, director's service address, VAT registration, and professional call handling services.

  • Decades of Trusted Expertise at Your Service

    Our expert team brings together over 100 years of combined experience. Whether you need help with compliance, tax matters, or business structuring, we're here to guide you every step of the way.

  • Privacy and Security You Can Trust

    We take the protection of your personal and business information seriously. From payment details to company data, our systems are built with advanced safeguards to keep everything secure and confidential at every stage of your journey.

  • Support Whenever You Need It

    Our dedicated customer success team is available 24/7 to assist with your questions, from company registration to post-incorporation support.

  • Bank Introductions with Cashback Rewards

    We connect you with top UK business bank accounts, including options that don't require proof of address. Many of our banking partners offer up to £155 in cashback rewards when you sign up through us.

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Why Use Our Company Registration Service to Set Up Your Limited Company in the UK

Do you have a brilliant business idea but feel overwhelmed by the complexities of legal and regulatory requirements of company formation and tax compliance? Your Company Formations is here to help.

As founders, we understand the challenges and frustrations of turning your vision into reality. With over 100 years of combined experience, Your Company Formations is the UK's leading and most reliable business registration agent. Our outstanding reviews, ratings and the success we continue to see in our thousands of customers speak to our unwavering commitment to supporting startups.

Our strategic location in the heart of London, City Road EC1, allows us to provide a prestigious Central London address to enhance your new company's image. Additionally, this offers you an added layer of privacy and identity protection. Our innovative and bundled packages provide everything you need to launch your business with confidence.

We're not just a service provider but your partner on your journey to success. With our expertise in UK company setup, corporate secretarial, and administration services, we can help you navigate legal and regulatory complexities so that you can focus on growing your business.

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Company formation, also called company registration, is the process of legally incorporating a business in the UK through Companies House, the official registrar of companies for England and Wales. When you form a business, it becomes a legal entity with rights and responsibilities, separate from its shareholders.

You only need to complete a 5-minute online application form. Your company must also have a registered office address, at least one company director, and at least one shareholder holding a minimum of one share. Professional address services are available if you want to keep your personal or director's address private.

A limited company requires at least one share per shareholder, with a minimum of one shareholder. There is no limit to the number of shares a shareholder can hold.

When you form a company and select an introductory bank or merchant account offer, we forward your details directly to the provider, who then gives you a cashback application form. Once you complete and return the form, the account provider will review it and issue your cashback in line with the instructions on the form.

Once you complete your application online, Companies House, depending on their workload, sets up the company within 3 to 6 working hours. You will receive a notification confirming approval, and we will send digital copies of your company documents in PDF format to your email address. You can begin trading immediately.

A company formation agent is a professional service provider that helps individuals and businesses register a company in the UK. Services include guidance on choosing and checking a company name, registration of the company name, assistance opening a business bank account, preparation and filing of all documentation with Companies House, a registered office address, a trading address with mail handling, and ongoing advice and support.

Your Company Formations is widely recognised as the best company formation agent in the UK, trusted by over 1.2 million businesses. With over 100 years of combined experience, a 4.8 out of 5.0 rating on Trustpilot, free support during working hours, and formation packages starting from £2.48, it is a consistently top-rated choice for UK company formation.

Register your company through Your Company Formations and choose a free business account with up to £155 cashback from selected partners.

The company is typically registered within three to six hours after the application form and identity checks are completed. Timings are subject to Companies House workload.

You will need personal details including your full name, contact information, and address. The application also requires a registered office address, a director, and a shareholder holding at least one share. Professional address services are available if you want to keep your details private.

No documentation is required for the application form itself, which takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes to complete. Once you submit the form, our partner government approved Credas sends an invitation asking you to upload or photograph your identity documents through a secure portal.

Use the company name search facility to check availability before proceeding. For a private limited company, the name must end with Limited or Ltd. If registering in Wales, the name can end with Cyfyngedig or Cyf.

Most mistakes can be corrected after registration, often at no additional cost. A Pre-Submission Review is available for £4.99 at checkout, where a formation expert reviews your application before it is sent to Companies House.

Yes. You register a standard limited company and later declare it dormant with HMRC. Most customers choose SIC code 99999 at the outset. After incorporation and receipt of your UTR, usually within 2 to 3 weeks, you can notify HMRC that the company is not trading.

No paperwork or signatures are needed. The registration service is entirely online. In most cases the company is formed within 24 hours, depending on Companies House processing times.

For a profit-driven business, a private limited company (LTD) is usually the best option. For a non-profit, charity, association, or community group, a company limited by guarantee is more appropriate. Choose a limited liability partnership (LLP) if you are a professional, such as a lawyer or consultant.

Our registration portal will ask you to provide correspondence address details for all directors. You can choose to publish your address or use a director's privacy address service to keep it off the public record and prevent it from being accessible to companies, agencies, or the general public.

Yes. All UK limited companies must appoint at least one director who is over the age of 16. Directors are legally responsible for running the company, including filing accounts and documents at Companies House. A director can be another company, but at least one director must be a natural person.

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We offer a range of additional services, including company secretarial support, designed to save you time, safeguard your privacy, and make it easier to grow your business with confidence.

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London Registered Office Address

Strengthen your company's credibility with a prestigious London registered office address. Meet registration requirements while establishing your business presence in the heart of the UK’s commercial hub.

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Business Mail Forwarding Address

Receive mail and packages securely at a physical location in London, no matter where you run your business. Leverage a reliable business mailing address with global mail forwarding, saving you time and adding flexibility to your operations.

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Company Officer (Director) Address

Choose privacy and protection through the use of our officers' address. Make use of our exclusive London address and protect your home address from public listing. You can either purchase this as part of a company formation package or as a standalone product during the company registration process. This will allow you to use our London office address as their official correspondence address on the Companies House database.

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Business Call Answering Service

Deliver a professional first impression with our dedicated call answering service. We can assist as your preferred company name and manage the redirection of your instructions, so you never miss an important opportunity.

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International packages specifically for Non UK Residents

Leverage our international package to have your company registered at companies house with a Central London business address and begin with a strong foundation for success. We offer easy, reliable international business registrations for non - UK residents.