Key Highlights
When starting a business, entrepreneurs often face a choice: registering directly with Companies House, hiring an accountant, or using a company formation agent. Each option comes with its costs and level of support.
Let’s break it all down so you can register your company with confidence.
Companies House charges £50 to register a company. Our basic package starts from just £2.48. When you choose one of our high street banking introductions, such as Lloyds, Barclays, or others, you'll receive £50+ cashback, effectively covering the Companies House fee.
Our digital company formation package is the most affordable in the market. With the basic package, you will receive:
We also offer a Fully-Inclusive Package for £44.48. As the name suggests, it includes everything you need to register and run your company:
For international non-residents, we offer a dedicated package at £98.48, one of the most competitive options on the market. This includes:
Ideal for launching a UK company with everything set up from the outset.
Yes, registering a limited company through a formation agent is often more affordable than registering directly with Companies House, especially if you require additional support.
Agents like Your Company Formations offer services such as application reviews to help you avoid errors and company addresses to keep your home address off the public register. If purchased separately, these services would cost over £100.
Plus, with our £50 cashback offer, you can recover the Companies House fee when you choose one of our trusted banking partners.
Notably, some banks offer free company registration, but these options typically support only one director and do not include essential extras such as address protection or compliance assistance.
Filing directly with Companies House via their Web Incorporation Service costs £50. This method works if you're confident with the company registration process and already know your preferred company type, structure, and registered address.
However, you’ll need to handle everything yourself—there’s no guidance if you're unsure about choosing a company name, preparing company documents, or understanding your responsibilities as a company director.
Prefer paper?
You can submit your application directly to the Registrar of Companies via post for £71. This method often takes 8–10 working days and requires printing, manually completing Form IN01, and mailing your documents to Companies House.
Not only is it slower, but it's also more prone to rejection due to errors or missing details.
If you go through an accountant, costs typically range from £150 to £500, depending on your location and required services. While accountants may help choose your company structure and file the application, the process is rarely immediate and often bundled into expensive business advisory packages.
Additionally, many accountants don’t provide lifetime support or reminders for confirmation statements, VAT registration, or other compliance tasks. This makes accountants the least cost-effective route for many entrepreneurs to register a UK limited company.
Forming a UK company from abroad isn’t free, but it’s entirely possible—even if you’re not based in the UK.
Non‑UK residents can register a UK company online, but you must have a UK-registered office address to meet legal requirements. These address and compliance elements typically incur additional costs, but they are essential for appearing on the public register and ensuring full legal compliance.
Our International Package is explicitly tailored for overseas founders. It includes everything you need to:
It’s the simplest way to register your business, stay compliant, and start trading in the UK, no matter where you are in the world.
Once your limited company is formed, staying compliant becomes just as important as the initial setup. At Your Company Formations, we offer free lifetime support so you’re never left unsure about what to do next.
Our service goes well beyond registration—we guide you through post-formation responsibilities and help ensure you meet every key deadline with confidence.
Here’s what our ongoing support includes:
Whether you’re just starting or managing an active business, our ongoing support is designed to keep you compliant, informed, and in control.
Insight
According to recent research, 36% of UK financial services companies have been penalised at least once in the past 12 months for failing to meet regulatory compliance demands. Timely reminders and guided support can help your limited company avoid the same pitfalls.
If you register your company with Your Company Formations, approval typically takes 3 to 6 working hours, depending on Companies House's workload.
See also: How long does it take to open a new company in the UK?
No, you can’t register a UK company online completely free of charge. However, when you register with us, you can receive £50+ cashback from selected banking partners, effectively covering the cost of your company formation.
Yes, you can open a business bank account after your company is incorporated. UK company law requires that limited companies maintain separate financial records from those of their founders. Since your business is a separate legal entity, it must have its own bank account to receive payments, pay expenses, and remain compliant with accounting and tax regulations.
A company secretary is not required for private limited companies, but many still choose to appoint one. Our comprehensive company secretary service ensures you meet deadlines and stay compliant, eliminating administrative hassle.
Yes, overseas residents can form a company registered in the UK using our International Package. We provide a UK-registered office address, official documents, and support to incorporate your company from anywhere in the world.
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