Form a Limited Liability Partnership Company Online

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.

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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.

The most popular company type is the private company limited by shares (LTD). It offers limited liability to its shareholders, meaning they are only liable for the amount they have invested in the company. This protects personal assets in the event the company becomes insolvent.

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.