After checkout, you will be able to enter your company details
and select a business bank account.
After checkout, you can enter your company details. Once your company is formed, we’ll send you a link to sign up for a UK Business Account.
Registered Office Service (paid annually)
Protect the privacy of your home with our registered office address in Covent Garden, London WC2
Our Registered Office Service allows your company to use our prestigious Covent Garden address as the official address on public record. By doing so, you can keep your home address private and instead display our central London location.
As part of this service, we will scan and email all statutory company mail you receive from UK government agencies and courts at no additional charge.
This service is available on an annual subscription basis at just £39.00 +VAT.
Please note: Scanning and emailing of official government correspondence is completely free, and such mail will be forwarded to you daily.
Service Address (paid annually)
Protect the privacy of one director, or secretary, or shareholder. If you require this service for more than one person, please enter the quantity required
All company directors, shareholders who are persons with significant control (PSC), and company secretaries are required to provide a service address where official mail from government bodies such as Companies House and HMRC can be delivered personally. As this address is made public, many individuals prefer to use an alternative to their home address.
With our service, you can use our prestigious Covent Garden address as your official service address. This will appear on the public record in place of your personal address. The service includes free daily scanning and emailing of all statutory mail addressed to you from UK government agencies and courts.
This service covers one individual and is available for just £26.00 +VAT per year.
Please note: All government mail sent to the service address will be scanned, emailed, and forwarded daily at no extra cost.
Business Address Service (paid annually)
Enhance the corporate image of your company with a Covent Garden, London, WC2 business address
1st Formations' London Business Address Service allows you to use our prestigious Covent Garden address for your daily business correspondence.
Having a business address in the heart of London’s West End is a great way to enhance your company’s corporate image and establish a professional presence in a prime location.
All business mail received for your company will be scanned and emailed to you on the same day it arrives.
This service is available on an annual subscription for £96.00 +VAT.
Mail Delivery
Registered Office Service (paid monthly)
Protect the privacy of your home with our registered
office address in Covent Garden, London
The Registered Office will appear on public record as the official address of your company. With this service, our prestigious Covent Garden address will appear on public record rather than your home address.
We will scan and email all statutory company mail to you from all UK government agencies, as well as Court documents, free of charge.
This service is renewable on a monthly basis at the cost of £3.99 +VAT.
Please note: The forwarding of official government mail by scan and email is free. Mail will be forwarded daily.
Service Address (paid monthly)
Protect the privacy of one director, or secretary, or
shareholder. If you require this service for more than one
person, please enter the quantity required
All company directors, shareholders who are persons with significant control (PSC), and company secretaries, must provide a service address where statutory mail from government agencies such as Companies House and HMRC can be sent to them personally. This address will appear on public record, so most people prefer not to use their home address for this purpose.
With this facility, our London Service Address will show on the public record than your home address. This service includes the scanning and emailing of mail addressed to a company officer from all UK government agencies, as well as Court documents, free of charge.
This item provides a service address for 1 person and is renewable on a monthly basis at a cost of £2.99 +VAT.
Please note: Forwarding of service address mail by scan and email is free of charge. Mail will be forwarded on a daily basis.
Business Address Service (paid monthly)
Enhance the corporate image of your company with a
Covent Garden, London, business address
1st Formations' London Business Address Service allows you to use our prestigious Covent Garden address for your day-to-day business correspondence.
A business address in the heart of London’s West End is an excellent way to enhance the corporate image of your company and establish a business presence in an important area.
All mail addressed to your company will be forwarded to you by scan and email on the same day we receive it.
This service is renewable on a monthly basis at the cost of £6.99 +VAT.
Mail Delivery
Mail forwarded by scan and email costs 50p per item.
Any items of value that cannot be sent by scan and email, will be forwarded by post. All postal forwarding will be charged at Royal Mail postal rates plus 15%.
Registered Office Service (paid annually)
Protect the privacy of your home with our registered office address in Covent Garden, London WC2
The Registered Office will appear on public record as the official address of your LLP. With this service, our prestigious Covent Garden address will appear on public record rather than your home address. We will then forward all official mail from governing agencies, such as Companies House and HMRC. to a correspondence address of your choice, free of charge.
This service is renewable on a 12-monthly basis at the cost of £39.00 +VAT. Notice will always be given in advance of your renewal date and you will be able to cancel the service.
Please note: The forwarding of official government mail within the UK is free. Mail forwarding of official mail outside the UK will be charged at Royal Mail postal rates plus 15%. Mail will be forwarded daily.
Service Address (paid annually)
Protect the privacy of a partner of your LLP. If you require this service for more than one partner, please enter the quantity required
All LLP members must provide a service address where official government mail from Companies House, HMRC and other governing agencies, can be sent to them personally. This address will appear on public record, so most people prefer not to use their home address for this purpose.
With this facility, our London Service Address will show on the public record rather than your home address. This service includes the forwarding of all official government mail addressed to a company officer (from HMRC, Companies House and other governing agencies) for no additional cost.
12-monthly basis at a cost of £26.00 +VAT. Notice will always be given in advance of your renewal date and you will be able to cancel the service.
Please note: Forwarding of official government mail within the UK is free of charge. Forwarding mail outside the UK will be charged at Royal Mail postal rates plus 15%.Mail will be forwarded daily.
Business Address Service (paid annually)
Enhance the corporate image of your LLP with a Covent Garden, London, WC2 business address
1st Formations' London Business Address Service allows you to use our prestigious Covent Garden address for your day-to-day business correspondence.
A business address in the heart of London’s West End is an excellent way to enhance the corporate image of your company and establish a business presence in an important commercial area.
All mail addressed to your company will be forwarded to you at an address of your choice by first class post, daily
This service is renewable on a 12-monthly basis at the cost of £96.00 +VAT.
Please note: The forwarding of mail to you is not included. All mail forwarding will be charged at Royal Mail postal rates plus 15%.
Pre-Submission Review
We check your company details to avoid mistakes.
Making changes to your company after incorporation can be a time-consuming and costly process. The simplest way to avoid this is by having one of our experts review your new company application and correct any errors before it is submitted to Companies House.
Same-Day Incorporation Service
If you would like your company registered before close of business today. We must receive your order before 12pm
1st Formations process most applications within 24 hours, however, as this is dependent on Companies House workloads, we cannot always guarantee this timescale. If you wish to ensure a speedy registration, you can take advantage of our express Same-Day Incorporation Service to fast track your application and ensure your company is registered before the close of business today.
This service requires all relevant people in your company to complete our ID checks by 2pm on the day of purchase to ensure your company is formed today.
This service includes the £56.00 Companies House Same-Day Incorporation Fee which is not subject to VAT.
12-month Cancellation Protection
If you decide your company is no longer required,
we will close it – normally priced at £89.99
Save money and time by purchasing our cancellation protection.
If you change your mind and decide you no longer need your company, within the first 12 months of forming it, we will close the company for you.
Our Company Dissolution Service normally costs £89.99 and so, by purchasing this product you will save £75.00.
This product includes the Companies House fee of £13.00, completion and filing of the DS01 form (the application to strike off a company), Board Resolution to approve the dissolution, and continued use of our Registered Office and Service Address until your company is closed down.
Please note: You must claim your cancellation protection within 12 months of the date of incorporation of your company. This product expires after 12 months and cannot be renewed.
Confirmation Statement
Prepared and filed at Companies House - never
miss another confirmation statement deadline.
It is a legal requirement for every limited company to submit a Confirmation Statement to Companies House, informing them of any changes to company details.
Our highly trained staff will prepare your Confirmation Statement, and file it with Companies House before the deadline, ensuring it is completed on time and with complete accuracy.
This service is renewable every 12 months for £59.99 (which includes the £34.00 Companies House filing fee). Notice will always be given in advance of your renewal date, and you will be able to cancel the service.
UK GDPR Compliance Package
Save money on legal fees with our GDPR Compliance Package, including all documents and templates
This valuable package provides all the guidance and templates your company needs to quickly and inexpensively comply with UK GDPR data protection regulations.
The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) is legislation which governs how companies collect, process and store data. Companies have significant responsibilities when it comes to handling customer and employee data, and breaches of the UK’s data regulations can lead to very large fines.
Avoid hours of research and fines by using our guidance and template documents contained within this comprehensive package.
Apostilled Document Referral – exclusive discount
Document legalisation specialists – popular with non-residents
If you're a non-UK resident setting up a UK limited company, you may need your company documents legalised before they can be used overseas, for example, to open a business bank account. This involves obtaining an Apostille Certificate, an official authentication that verifies the validity of UK documents for international use.
We’ve partnered with Apostille & Legalisation Services, experts in document legalisation, to offer you an exclusive discount on their services.
How it works:
Simply add the referral product to your order. Once your company is formed, we’ll send you a link to their order form along with an exclusive discount code.
Standard processing time is 3 to 4 working days.
VAT Registration
Let us process your VAT registration on your behalf
If you need or want to have your company registered for VAT, we will take care of the formalities and process the application on your behalf.
Companies register for VAT due to the following reasons:
The VAT registration process explained
As soon as your company is incorporated, we will send you a questionnaire by email, asking for some additional information necessary to complete your VAT registration application with HMRC.
We will then apply for your VAT registration online. The timeline for the approval of new VAT registrations is subject to the information received and HMRC's workload, which can vary significantly.
Once your VAT registration has been approved, we will send your VAT Registration Number to you by email. Your VAT Registration Certificate will be sent to you by post by HMRC.
PAYE Registration
Let us process your PAYE registration on your behalf
If there are any employees or directors who will be taking a salary from your company, it is a legal requirement to register your company for PAYE with HMRC. Failure to register for PAYE promptly can result in penalties.
Avoid potential complications by allowing our highly trained staff to take care of the registration on your behalf.
The PAYE registration process explained
As soon as your company is incorporated, we will send you a questionnaire by email, asking for some additional information necessary to complete your PAYE registration application with HMRC.
We will then apply for your PAYE registration online. This process normally takes around 3 weeks, and all of your PAYE information will be sent to you by post directly from HMRC.
If your first payday is less than 3 weeks away, do not be concerned. You should process your salary or salaries on the date of your first payday, and complete your registration information from HMRC. If your first filing is late, HMRC will take into account the timing of your registration so there should be no issues arising from this filing.
ICO Registration Service
The vast majority of companies must register with the ICO by law. Avoid fines by letting us register your company.
Allow our highly trained staff to handle the formalities of your ICO registration.
The vast majority of UK companies have to register with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) once per year for data protection purposes, except for a very small number who are exempt.
You should ensure your company is registered with the ICO because:
The ICO registration process explained
Once you have ordered, we will send you a questionnaire by email, asking for some additional information necessary to complete your ICO registration.
We will then apply for your ICO registration online. This process can take up to 10 days.
Once your ICO registration has been approved, we will send your ICO Registration Number and ICO Registration Certificate to you by email.
This service includes the £52.00 registration fee payable to the ICO.
Your service will automatically renew every 12 months at a cost of £89.99 +VAT.
Business Telephone Number (pay monthly)
Your own 020 London or regional landline number.
£9.99 per month.
Make your business appear more established with a dedicated business telephone number from £9.99 per month.
We will provide you with your own unique London or regional landline telephone number, and forward calls to any number of your choice. Call forwarding will be charged at BT standard rates.
How it works
We will contact you within 1 working day of your company being formed to arrange the set-up of your business telephone number.
Xero - 100% off for 6 months
Automate your finances and simplify invoicing
to get paid sooner with industry-leading software
We have partnered with Xero, the all-in-one accounting software, to help our customers try it for free for 6 months.
With Xero you can rest easy knowing the numbers are taken care of.
Customise Xero to suit your needs. Explore Xero’s App Store to find apps that integrate with Xero, so you can add the right tools for your business.
How it works
Once your company has been formed, we will send you an Order Fulfilment email, which will include your link to Xero’s exclusive offer. Simply click on the link to get started with Xero and create an account.
Please note: This discount is only available to first-time Xero users.
Nationwide Finance – Get a loan offer within 24 hours
Access fast, flexible funding and expert support
to grow or steady your business
We've partnered with Nationwide Finance to give our customers access to fast, flexible business funding, designed to support your next move.
Perfect for businesses just getting started, Nationwide Finance can help move your business forward. From launch costs and equipment to hiring and other financial support, Nationwide Finance can help.
How it works
Once your company has been formed, we will send you an Order Fulfilment email, which will include your link to Nationwide Finance. Simply click on the link to get started and create an account.
UENI - 94% off website setup fee + ongoing support
Launch your business with a custom-built website ready
in just 7 days, backed by reliable ongoing support
We’ve teamed up with UENI to offer you an exclusive deal: a professionally built website valued at £599, now available for just a £36 one-time setup fee — plus £36 per month for full hosting, ongoing support, and unlimited updates.
Ideal for new businesses, UENI gets you online and ready for business quickly – with no tech experience needed. All backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee.
How it works
Once your company has been formed, we’ll send you an Order Fulfilment email with your link to UENI. Click the link to claim your website and get started.
Markel Direct - 15% off business insurance
Protect your business with flexible insurance
designed for small businesses
We've partnered with Markel Direct to help our customers access specialist business insurance with an exclusive 15% discount.
Running a business comes with risks, but protecting it doesn't have to be complicated.
Markel Direct is a trusted specialist insurer, supporting over 200,000 customers with flexible cover designed for small businesses.
How it works
Once your company has been formed, we will send you an Order Fulfilment email, which will include your link to access Markel Direct cover with your exclusive discount. Simply click on the link to get started and request a quote. Terms and conditions apply.
monday.com - 30 day free trial
Centralise work processes, project management,
and team collaboration with one efficient platform.
We have partnered with monday.com, an award-winning project and work management platform, to offer our customers an extended 30 day free trial of their Pro Plan.
monday.com helps you plan, manage, and track everything, from daily work processes to large-scale projects. The platform is ideal for both small teams and large organisations looking to work smarter, collaborate easier, and stay aligned on business goals.
Here are just a few of the time-saving work management features monday.com has to offer:
With the Pro Plan, you also get access to unlimited boards, time tracking, Gantt and timeline views, dependency columns, and much more.
How it works
As soon as your company is set up, we will send you an Order Fulfilment email, which will include your extended free trial for the monday.com Pro Plan. Simply click on the link and follow the instructions to create your monday.com account.
Please note: The offer is only available to first-time monday.com users.
Trama – 10% Discount
Trademark registration that protects the
uniqueness of your brand. Simple, fast & affordable.
We have partnered with Trama to help our customers register a trademark in just a few simple steps. The process starts with a free lawyer's check, where their legal team examines your mark, establishes your chances of successful registration, and provides tips to improve them if necessary.
If you choose to proceed, their lawyers will guide you through the process and prepare your trademark application. They can recommend goods and services that are relevant for you, and maximise protection while keeping costs down. After they submit the application to the relevant intellectual property office for review, they will inform you about any updates.
How it works
Once your company has been set up, we will send you an Order Fulfilment email, which will include a link and a code to claim a 10% discount on trademark registration fees. Simply click on the link and follow the instructions to get started.
Printed Company Documents Bundle
Printed Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum & Articles of Association and Share Certificates
As soon as your company is registered at Companies House we will deliver a full set of company documents to you by post, including:
Protect your privacyProtect the privacy of your home with our prestigious London registered office address.
This service allows you to maintain the privacy of your home address, as our prestigious Covent Garden, London address will appear on public record as the official address of your company. We will then scan and email all statutory company mail to you from a number of official government bodies, free of charge.
Mail from the following government bodies are covered by this service: Companies House, HMRC, Government Gateway, Department for Work & Pensions (DWP), Office for National Statistics, Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and Court documents.
This service is renewable on a 12 monthly basis at the cost of £39.00 +VAT.
Benefits of our Registered Address ServicePlease note: The forwarding of official government mail by scan and email is free. Mail will be forwarded on a daily basis.
Protect your privacyProtect the privacy of your home with our prestigious London service address.
This service allows you to maintain the privacy of your home address, as our prestigious Covent Garden, London address will appear on public record as the official address of a company officer. This service includes the scanning and emailing of all official government mail addressed to a company officer, from a number of official government bodies, free of charge.
Mail from the following government bodies are covered by this service: Companies House, HMRC, Government Gateway, Department for Work & Pensions (DWP), Office for National Statistics, Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and Court documents.
This service is renewable on a 12 monthly basis at the cost of £26.00 +VAT.
Benefits of our Service AddressPlease note: Forwarding of service address mail by scan and email is free of charge. Mail will be forwarded on a daily basis.
Allow our highly trained staff to handle the formalities of your VAT registration.
If your turnover is expected to exceed £90,000 in the next 12 months, it is a legal requirement to register for VAT, unless the supplies are exempt.
If your turnover is not expected to exceed the £90,000 threshold, there are a number of reasons why many companies choose to register for VAT voluntarily. Here are some examples:
The VAT registration process explained
As soon as your company is incorporated, we will send you a questionnaire by email, asking for some additional information necessary to complete your VAT registration application with HMRC.
We will then apply for your VAT registration online. The timeline for the approval of new VAT registrations is subject to the information received and HMRC's workload, which can vary significantly.
Once your VAT registration has been approved, we will send your VAT Registration Number to you by email. Your VAT Registration Certificate will be sent to you by post by HMRC.
A digital version of your company’s statutory registers including completed initial entries from the date of your company registration. The documents included in the company register are:
Our exclusive guide to starting your business by our CEO and Founder, Graeme Donnelly, will provide you with the comprehensive guidance you need to give your company the best start possible.
Our book shows you how to cultivate a business idea and turn it into a structured business plan. It explains the funding strategies available, and explores various matters such as, whether you should hire staff to help run it, and the do’s and don’ts of researching company premises.
Learn how to set up a company website, develop a recognisable brand, advertise and market your business, and sell your products online.
Also covered are the skills you will require to become a successful business leader, and how to cope with the stress of running your own business, as well as a number of other insightful business tips.
Simply add our free eBook to your basket on the checkout page during the order process. Once your company has been formed, your free eBook will be sent to you via email, in PDF format.
Author: Graeme Donnelly, CEO and Founder of 1st Formations. 70 pages.
Making changes to your company after incorporation can be a time-consuming and costly process. The simplest way to avoid this is by having one of our experts review your new company application and correct any errors before it is submitted to Companies House.
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Gain the insights you need to grow - use a single dashboard to manage orders, shipping, and payments anywhere you go.
How it works
As soon as your company is approved by Companies House, we will send you an order fulfilled email, which will include your free 3 day trial + 3 months for £1/month and a link to Shopify’s website.
If there are any employees or directors who will be taking a salary from your company it is a legal requirement to register your company for PAYE with HMRC. Failure to register for PAYE promptly can result in penalties.
Avoid potential complications by allowing our highly trained staff to take care of the registration on your behalf.
As soon as your company is incorporated, we will send you a link to our form by email, asking for some additional information necessary to complete your PAYE registration application with HMRC.
We will then apply for your PAYE registration online. This process normally takes around 3 weeks and all of your PAYE information will be sent to you by post directly from HMRC.
If your first payday is less than 3 weeks away, do not be concerned. You should process your salary or salaries on the date of your first payday and complete your PAYE return when you receive your registration information from HMRC. If your first filing is late, HMRC will take into account the timing of your registration so there should be no issues arising from this filing.
Save money and time by purchasing our cancellation protection.
If you change your mind and decide you no longer need your company, within the first 12 months of forming it, we will close the company for you.
Our Company Dissolution Service normally costs £89.99 and so, by purchasing this product you will save £55.00.
This product includes the Companies House fee, completion and filing of the DS01 form (the application to strike off a company), Board Resolution to approve the dissolution, and continued use of our Registered Office and Service Address until your company is closed down.
Please note: You must claim your cancellation protection within 12 months of the date of incorporation of your company. This product expires after 12 months and cannot be renewed.
We have partnered with Xero, the all-in-one accounting software, to help our customers try it for free for 6 months.
With Xero you can rest easy knowing the numbers are taken care of.
Customise Xero to suit your needs. Explore Xero’s App Store to find apps that integrate with Xero, so you can add the right tools for your business.
Once your company has been formed, we will send you an Order Fulfilment email, which will include your link to Xero’s exclusive offer. Simply click on the link to get started with Xero and create an account.
Please note: This discount is only available to first-time Xero users.
We’ve teamed up with UENI to offer you an exclusive deal: a professionally built website valued at £599, now available for just a £36 one-time setup fee — plus £36 per month for full hosting, ongoing support, and unlimited updates.
Ideal for new businesses, UENI gets you online and ready for business quickly – with no tech experience needed. All backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Once your company has been formed, we’ll send you an Order Fulfilment email with your link to UENI. Click the link to claim your website and get started.
Our Hassle-Free Compliance Service keeps your company compliant and gives you the tools and support to run your business with confidence.
Our Hassle-Free Compliance Service is renewable annually for £149.99 +VAT.
Eligible Countries List
Check if your country is on the Eligible Countries List.
We can form countries for customers who are resident in most countries in the world; however, there are several that are not eligible.
What happens next?
Money Back Guarantee
If you pay for your order and then decide you do not want to proceed, we will return your money in full, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
We can form companies for customers in most countries in the world; however, there are several that are not eligible.
Please note that orders placed from an ineligible country will be cancelled, and may be subject to a non-refundable administrative fee of £9.99 +VAT which will be deducted from your refund to cover processing costs.
Check if your country is eligible below: