We can form companies for residents of the following countries: FULL LIST
Add same-day incorporation for £79.99 at checkout with any package - available until 12 noon GMT, Monday-Friday.
Your new company will usually be registered within 24 hours; however, this timescale is subject to Companies House workload and it may take longer. If it is of great importance that your company is incorporated as soon as possible or on the same day, we always recommend you add the Guaranteed Same Day Service to your order.
Once your new company has been approved by Companies House, you can start trading immediately.
UK customers
We have partnered with the top banks to provide our UK customers with a free business bank account. This offer is only available to companies with UK resident directors and shareholders.
Simply choose your preferred bank when completing your company application form, and they will contact you after your company has been formed.
International customers
Customers based outside of the UK are recommended to purchase the Non-Residents package, which includes free business account referrals for overseas customers.
Please note: Account openings for all banking referral partners are subject to approval.
Our Online Company Manager system allows you to take full control of your company details from one central login:
We’ve teamed up with IONOS, one of the UK’s top providers of domain names, to offer you a free .com or .co.uk domain for one year, helping you create a strong online presence for your new business.
Here's how it works: Once your company is officially registered with Companies House, you’ll receive an email confirming your order, including a special link to the IONOS site. You can use this link to claim your free .com or .co.uk domain or choose to add a hosting plan to your cart for just £1 per month.
Please note: The .com or .co.uk domain is free for the first year, but this offer is only valid through the link in your order confirmation email. The discount applies only to the first year, and renewal fees are not included. Standard terms and conditions apply.
It is a legal requirement to submit a confirmation statement to Companies House at least once a year, keeping them informed and up-to-date with your latest company details.
The confirmation statement is a snapshot of your company details on the date of filing the statement. It includes details of the company's principal business activity, directors (and company secretary if applicable), the registered office, share capital, shareholdings and people with significant control.
An experienced staff member will prepare and submit your confirmation statement to Companies House before the due date, ensuring this will be done on time and accurately.
Please note: This does not include the Companies House filing fee of £50.00. If you wish for us to file this for you, we will take payment of £50.00 using your payment card details securely stored in your account.
This service is renewable every 12 months for £75.99 (including £50 Companies House Fee).
This service is included in the Hassle-Free Compliance Service. Where the Hassle-Free Compliance Service is not renewed, the Confirmation Statement Service will renew annually at £75.99 (including the £50 Companies House fee).
Enhance your business's professional image with a dedicated business telephone number.
With this service, you'll receive a London or regional telephone number, and all calls will be forwarded to a number of your choice.
As soon as your company is registered at Companies House we will deliver a full set of company documents to you by email, including:
Your company's registers, including the statutory Register of Members, with completed initial entries from the date of your company registration, sent to you by email. You will receive the following company registers:
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 then scan and email all statutory company mail to you, from all UK government bodies and Court documents, 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 by scan and email is free. Mail will be forwarded on a daily basis.
All company directors, shareholders who are persons with significant control (PSC), and company secretaries, must provide a service address where statutory mail from government bodies 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 prestigious Covent Garden address will show on the public record rather than your home address. This service includes the scanning and emailing of mail addressed to a company officer from all UK government bodies, as well as Court documents, free of charge.
This item provides a service address for 1 person and is renewable on a 12 month 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 service address mail by scan and email is free of charge. Mail will be forwarded on a daily basis.
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 12 monthly basis at the cost of £96.00 +VAT. Notice will always be given in advance of your renewal date and you will be able to cancel the service.
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%.
Our Business Document Template Library gives you instant access to professionally drafted documents to support your business all year round.
What's included?
Privacy Package - Renewal Cost
This service will renew annually at a cost of £99.99 +VAT.
All Inclusive Package - Renewal Cost
This service is included within the Hassle-Free Compliance Service. Where the Hassle-Free Compliance Service is not renewed, you will no longer have access to the Business Document Template Library.
You will always receive notice in advance of your renewal date, and you will be able to cancel.
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; there are several 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 ask for additional information to complete your VAT registration application.
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.
If you would like to pay yourself as a director of the company, or you have employees or other directors who will be taking a salary from your company, it is a legal requirement to register 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 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.
Meet a client, hold a training session, brainstorm with your team or host a conference call in a private and professional space at our Covent Garden location.
Enjoy free 4 hours of meeting hire for up to eight people in our tech enabled meeting rooms with all the amenities you need for a productive and comfortable day:
Our meeting rooms are open from 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. The included four hours can be used in a single session or split across multiple meetings. Additional hours can be purchased as required. This offer must be used within 6 months of the purchase date.
For more information, check out our Meeting Rooms page on 1st Formations website.
To help customers who want to launch their own ecommerce business, we've partnered with Shopify to offer an exclusive trial and discounted plan.
With Shopify, you can start your online store without the hassle of managing inventory, packaging, or shipping. From marketing and payments to secure checkout and delivery, Shopify takes care of everything.
Once your business is approved by Companies House, you'll receive an email with an order fulfilment link. Click the link to activate your 3-day free trial and enjoy 3 additional months for just £1/month.
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.
Our Hassle-Free Compliance Service gives you the tools and resources to ensure your company remains compliant all year round.
Our Hassle-Free Compliance Service is renewable annually at £149.99. You will always receive notice in advance of your renewal date, and you will be able to cancel the service.
Set up a basic limited company that is ready to trade.
Your new company will usually be registered within 24 hours; however, this timescale is subject to Companies House workload and it may take longer. If it is of great importance that your company is incorporated as soon as possible or on the same day, we always recommend you add the Guaranteed Same Day Service to your order.
Once your new company has been approved by Companies House, you can start trading immediately.
UK customers
We have partnered with 7 of the top banks to provide our UK customers with a free business bank account. This offer is only available to companies with UK resident directors and shareholders.
Simply choose your preferred bank when completing your company application form, and they will contact you after your company has been formed. Our current banking partners include Barclays, NatWest, Lloyds, Zempler, Tide, Monzo and ANNA.
International customers
Customers based outside of the UK are recommended to purchase the Non-Residents or eSeller Packages, which include a free business bank account referral to WorldFirst.
WorldFirst provides a UK bank sort code and account number, as well as the ability to open 10+ local currency accounts for free and spend in over 40+ currencies.
Please note: Account openings for all banking referral partners are subject to approval.
Our Online Company Manager system allows you to take full control of your company details from one central login:
We’ve teamed up with IONOS, one of the UK’s top providers of domain names, to offer you a free .com or .co.uk domain for one year, helping you create a strong online presence for your new business.
Here's how it works: Once your company is officially registered with Companies House, you’ll receive an email confirming your order, including a special link to the IONOS site. You can use this link to claim your free .com or .co.uk domain or choose to add a hosting plan to your cart for just £1 per month.
Please note: The .com or .co.uk domain is free for the first year, but this offer is only valid through the link in your order confirmation email. The discount applies only to the first year, and renewal fees are not included. Standard terms and conditions apply.
It is a legal requirement to submit a confirmation statement to Companies House at least once a year, keeping them informed and up-to-date with your latest company details.
The confirmation statement is a snapshot of your company details on the date of filing the statement. It includes details of the company's principal business activity, directors (and company secretary if applicable), the registered office, share capital, shareholdings and people with significant control.
An experienced staff member will prepare and submit your confirmation statement to Companies House before the due date, ensuring this will be done on time and accurately.
Please note: This does not include the Companies House filing fee of £50.00. If you wish for us to file this for you, we will take payment of £50.00 using your payment card details securely stored in your account.
This service is renewable every 12 months for £75.99 (including £50 Companies House Fee).
This service is included in the Hassle-Free Compliance Service. Where the Hassle-Free Compliance Service is not renewed, the Confirmation Statement Service will renew annually at £75.99 (including the £50 Companies House fee).
Enhance your business's professional image with a dedicated business telephone number.
With this service, you'll receive a London or regional telephone number, and all calls will be forwarded to a number of your choice.
As soon as your company is registered at Companies House we will deliver a full set of company documents to you by email, including:
A limited company with registered office address, perfect for protecting the privacy of your home address.
Your new company will usually be registered within 24 hours; however, this timescale is subject to Companies House workload and it may take longer. If it is of great importance that your company is incorporated as soon as possible or on the same day, we always recommend you add the Guaranteed Same Day Service to your order.
Once your new company has been approved by Companies House, you can start trading immediately.
UK customers
We have partnered with 8 of the top banks to provide our UK customers with a free business bank account. This offer is only available to companies with UK resident directors and shareholders.
Simply choose your preferred bank when completing your company application form, and they will contact you after your company has been formed. Our current banking partners include Barclays, NatWest, Lloyds, Zempler, Tide, Monzo and ANNA.
International customers
Customers based outside of the UK are recommended to purchase the Non-Residents or eSeller Packages, which include a free business bank account referral to WorldFirst.
WorldFirst provides a UK bank sort code and account number, as well as the ability to open 10+ local currency accounts for free and spend in over 40+ currencies.
Please note: Account openings for all banking referral partners are subject to approval.
Our Online Company Manager system allows you to take full control of your company details from one central login:
We’ve teamed up with IONOS, one of the UK’s top providers of domain names, to offer you a free .com or .co.uk domain for one year, helping you create a strong online presence for your new business.
Here's how it works: Once your company is officially registered with Companies House, you’ll receive an email confirming your order, including a special link to the IONOS site. You can use this link to claim your free .com or .co.uk domain or choose to add a hosting plan to your cart for just £1 per month.
Please note: The .com or .co.uk domain is free for the first year, but this offer is only valid through the link in your order confirmation email. The discount applies only to the first year, and renewal fees are not included. Standard terms and conditions apply.
It is a legal requirement to submit a confirmation statement to Companies House at least once a year, keeping them informed and up-to-date with your latest company details.
The confirmation statement is a snapshot of your company details on the date of filing the statement. It includes details of the company's principal business activity, directors (and company secretary if applicable), the registered office, share capital, shareholdings and people with significant control.
An experienced staff member will prepare and submit your confirmation statement to Companies House before the due date, ensuring this will be done on time and accurately.
Please note: This does not include the Companies House filing fee of £50.00. If you wish for us to file this for you, we will take payment of £50.00 using your payment card details securely stored in your account.
This service is renewable every 12 months for £75.99 (including £50 Companies House Fee).
This service is included in the Hassle-Free Compliance Service. Where the Hassle-Free Compliance Service is not renewed, the Confirmation Statement Service will renew annually at £75.99 (including the £50 Companies House fee).
Enhance your business's professional image with a dedicated business telephone number.
With this service, you'll receive a London or regional telephone number, and all calls will be forwarded to a number of your choice.
As soon as your company is registered at Companies House we will deliver a full set of company documents to you by email, including:
Your company's registers, including the statutory Register of Members, with completed initial entries from the date of your company registration, sent to you by email. You will receive the following company registers:
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 then scan and email all statutory company mail to you, from all UK government bodies and Court documents, 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 by scan and email is free. Mail will be forwarded on a daily basis.
All company directors, shareholders who are persons with significant control (PSC), and company secretaries, must provide a service address where statutory mail from government bodies 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 prestigious Covent Garden address will show on the public record rather than your home address. This service includes the scanning and emailing of mail addressed to a company officer from all UK government bodies, as well as Court documents, free of charge.
This item provides a service address for 1 person and is renewable on a 12 month 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 service address mail by scan and email is free of charge. Mail will be forwarded on a daily basis.
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 at an address of your choice by first class post, on a daily basis.
This service is renewable on a 12 monthly basis at the cost of £96.00 +VAT. Notice will always be given in advance of your renewal date and you will be able to cancel the service.
Mail Delivery
All mail forwarding to you will be charged at Royal Mail postal rates plus 15%.
Alternatively, you can request a digital mail delivery service, where all mail is scanned and emailed to you at a cost of £0.50 per letter. All items of value will continue to be posted to you.
Our Business Document Template Library gives you instant access to professionally drafted documents to support your business all year round.
What's included?
Privacy Package - Renewal Cost
This service will renew annually at a cost of £99.99 +VAT.
All Inclusive Package - Renewal Cost
This service is included within the Hassle-Free Compliance Service. Where the Hassle-Free Compliance Service is not renewed, you will no longer have access to the Business Document Template Library.
You will always receive notice in advance of your renewal date, and you will be able to cancel.
Our premier package offering everything you need to start a new business, including our Hassle-Free Compliance Service.
Your new company will usually be registered within 24 hours; however, this timescale is subject to Companies House workload and it may take longer. If it is of great importance that your company is incorporated as soon as possible or on the same day, we always recommend you add the Guaranteed Same Day Service to your order.
Once your new company has been approved by Companies House, you can start trading immediately.
UK customers
We have partnered with 7 of the top banks to provide our UK customers with a free business bank account. This offer is only available to companies with UK resident directors and shareholders.
Simply choose your preferred bank when completing your company application form, and they will contact you after your company has been formed. Our current banking partners include Barclays, NatWest, Mettle, Zempler, Tide, Monzo and ANNA.
International customers
Customers based outside of the UK are recommended to purchase the Non-Residents or eSeller Packages, which include a free business bank account referral to WorldFirst.
WorldFirst provides a UK bank sort code and account number, as well as the ability to open 10+ local currency accounts for free and spend in over 40+ currencies.
Please note: Account openings for all banking referral partners are subject to approval.
Our Online Company Manager system allows you to take full control of your company details from one central login:
We’ve teamed up with IONOS, one of the UK’s top providers of domain names, to offer you a free .com or .co.uk domain for one year, helping you create a strong online presence for your new business.
Here's how it works: Once your company is officially registered with Companies House, you’ll receive an email confirming your order, including a special link to the IONOS site. You can use this link to claim your free .com or .co.uk domain or choose to add a hosting plan to your cart for just £1 per month.
Please note: The .com or .co.uk domain is free for the first year, but this offer is only valid through the link in your order confirmation email. The discount applies only to the first year, and renewal fees are not included. Standard terms and conditions apply.
It is a legal requirement to submit a confirmation statement to Companies House at least once a year, keeping them informed and up-to-date with your latest company details.
The confirmation statement is a snapshot of your company details on the date of filing the statement. It includes details of the company's principal business activity, directors (and company secretary if applicable), the registered office, share capital, shareholdings and people with significant control.
An experienced staff member will prepare and submit your confirmation statement to Companies House before the due date, ensuring this will be done on time and accurately.
Please note: This does not include the Companies House filing fee of £50.00. If you wish for us to file this for you, we will take payment of £50.00 using your payment card details securely stored in your account.
This service is renewable every 12 months for £75.99 (including £50 Companies House Fee).
This service is included in the Hassle-Free Compliance Service. Where the Hassle-Free Compliance Service is not renewed, the Confirmation Statement Service will renew annually at £75.99 (including the £50 Companies House fee).
Enhance your business's professional image with a dedicated business telephone number.
With this service, you'll receive a London or regional telephone number, and all calls will be forwarded to a number of your choice.
As soon as your company is registered at Companies House we will deliver a full set of company documents to you by email, including:
Your company's registers, including the statutory Register of Members, with completed initial entries from the date of your company registration, sent to you by email. You will receive the following company registers:
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 then scan and email all statutory company mail to you, from all UK government bodies and Court documents, 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 by scan and email is free. Mail will be forwarded on a daily basis.
All company directors, shareholders who are persons with significant control (PSC), and company secretaries, must provide a service address where statutory mail from government bodies 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 prestigious Covent Garden address will show on the public record rather than your home address. This service includes the scanning and emailing of mail addressed to a company officer from all UK government bodies, as well as Court documents, free of charge.
This item provides a service address for 1 person and is renewable on a 12 month 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 service address mail by scan and email is free of charge. Mail will be forwarded on a daily basis.
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 at an address of your choice by first class post, on a daily basis.
This service is renewable on a 12 monthly basis at the cost of £96.00 +VAT. Notice will always be given in advance of your renewal date and you will be able to cancel the service.
Mail Delivery
All mail forwarding to you will be charged at Royal Mail postal rates plus 15%.
Alternatively, you can request a digital mail delivery service, where all mail is scanned and emailed to you at a cost of £0.50 per letter. All items of value will continue to be posted to you.
Our Business Document Template Library gives you instant access to professionally drafted documents to support your business all year round.
What's included?
Privacy Package - Renewal Cost
This service will renew annually at a cost of £99.99 +VAT.
All Inclusive Package - Renewal Cost
This service is included within the Hassle-Free Compliance Service. Where the Hassle-Free Compliance Service is not renewed, you will no longer have access to the Business Document Template Library.
You will always receive notice in advance of your renewal date, and you will be able to cancel.
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; there are several 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 ask for additional information to complete your VAT registration application.
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.
If you would like to pay yourself as a director of the company, or you have employees or other directors who will be taking a salary from your company, it is a legal requirement to register 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 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.
Meet a client, hold a training session, brainstorm with your team or host a conference call in a private and professional space at our Covent Garden location.
Enjoy free 4 hours of meeting hire for up to eight people in our tech enabled meeting rooms with all the amenities you need for a productive and comfortable day:
Our meeting rooms are open from 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. The included four hours can be used in a single session or split across multiple meetings. Additional hours can be purchased as required. This offer must be used within 6 months of the purchase date.
For more information, check out our Meeting Rooms page on 1st Formations website.
To help customers who want to launch their own ecommerce business, we've partnered with Shopify to offer an exclusive trial and discounted plan.
With Shopify, you can start your online store without the hassle of managing inventory, packaging, or shipping. From marketing and payments to secure checkout and delivery, Shopify takes care of everything.
Once your business is approved by Companies House, you'll receive an email with an order fulfilment link. Click the link to activate your 3-day free trial and enjoy 3 additional months for just £1/month.
This valuable package provides all the guidance and templates your company needs to quickly and inexpensively become fully GDPR compliant.
In May 2018, the UK introduced new legislation based on the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), governing how companies collect, process and store data. GDPR significantly increases the responsibilities all companies have when it comes to handling customer and employee data. Breaches of GDPR can lead to very large fines.
Avoid hours of research and fines by using our GDPR guidance and template documents contained within this comprehensive package.
Please note: This package includes updated documents which are fully compatible with Britain leaving the EU.
Our Hassle-Free Compliance Service gives you the tools and resources to ensure your company remains compliant all year round.
Our Hassle-Free Compliance Service is renewable annually at £149.99. You will always receive notice in advance of your renewal date, and you will be able to cancel the service.
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:
Register your company with 1st Formations and set up your
business bank account with no paperwork or stress.
This leading high street bank offers a business bank account with no fees for the first 12 months. Their App allows you to manage your account online, make payments locally and internationally, and create invoices for free.
How to apply
Once your company has been formed, Barclays will contact you with details on how to open your account. Your account will be opened within 6 to 8 weeks, and your business debit card will arrive within 5 days of the account being activated.
Established high street bank NatWest offer a business bank account with no transaction fees for the first 18 months. They also provide a range of borrowing options to help grow your business.
How to apply
NatWest will email you within 1 day of your company's incorporation with instructions for opening your account.
This business bank account offers spending notifications, pots to separate and manage your money, FSCS protection, and instant UK bank transfers. Starting with no monthly fees, it's a great choice for businesses.
How to apply
Monzo will email you within 24 hours of your company's formation to guide you through the account opening process.
Join over 1 million businesses that bank with Lloyds and get an instant decision on up to £5,000 credit (subject to status). Open a Business Account and enjoy a range of benefits, including free accounting software with no hidden costs, no monthly account fee for the first 12 months, and 24/7 mobile banking to manage your finances on the go.
How to apply
Once your company is formed, you will be invited to apply via their app. Most applications are completed in minutes, and you’ll receive a prompt decision on your credit limit.
This online business banking solution provides free money transfers and ATM transactions, 1% cashback on business expenses paid with your debit card, and the ability to set up direct debits. ANNA also provide multiple debit cards with customisable spending limits.
How to apply
Once your company is incorporated, you'll receive an email and SMS with a link to start your online application. Most accounts are opened in just 3 minutes, with your company's debit card arriving within 5 working days.
Revolut Business is an all-in-one finance platform built for companies that want more than just a bank account. From £10 per month, you'll get access to multi-currency accounts in GBP, EUR, and USD across 50+ countries, plus integrations with Xero, FreeAgent, Shopify, and more – keeping your finances and accounting in one place.
How to apply
Our Non-Residents package comes with a free banking referral. Once your company is formed, you'll receive an email with everything you need to get started – including a link to apply for a Revolut Business account. If your application is approved, you'll be set up with a UK sort code and account number shortly after.
Note: All account openings are subject to approval.
Wise Business is designed for companies that operate across borders. With no monthly fee, you can hold and convert 40+ currencies, receive local account details in GBP, EUR, USD, AUD, CAD, and more, and send low-cost international payments to 80+ countries. Wise integrates with Stripe, Xero, Shopify, and QuickBooks to keep your financial admin streamlined.
How to apply
Our Non-Residents package comes with a free banking referral. Once your company is formed, you'll receive an email with everything you need to get started – including a link to apply for a Wise Business account. If your application is approved, you'll be set up with a UK sort code and account number shortly after.
Note: All account openings are subject to approval.
Business banking with Tide allows you to simplify your company's financial management. Their business account App integrates with tools like Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and others, so you can take care of accounting and invoicing all in one place.
How to apply
After forming your company, complete a simple online application and your account will be opened within an hour. Once your account is open, your free business Mastercard will be sent to you.
Don’t worry! All mistakes can be fixed after your company is registered, and most of the time it will not cost you anything to rectify matters.
To reduce the risk of errors, we recommend you purchase the pre-submission review service - available at a cost of £4.99 during the ordering process. This will ensure one of our experts reviews your company application and corrects any errors before it is submitted to Companies House.
A dormant company is not a type of company that can be registered at Companies House; however, you can make your new company dormant simply by informing HMRC that you have not started trading, and have no plans to do so in the immediate future.
Therefore, you would like them to classify your company as dormant. This can be done after you receive your company’s UTR (unique tax reference) number, which is sent to the registered office around two to three weeks after the date of company incorporation.
No. If you purchase our service address, one director will be able to use it for one company only. Should you wish to use our address as your service address for another company, a separate purchase is required.
Yes, you can choose a Digital Package now, and this will provide you with a limited company. If, at a later date, you wish to buy any additional items that are included in more expensive packages, they can be purchased separately from your customer area. However, they will not be available at the discounted rates of the packages.
It will take approximately 5 to 10 minutes to complete our online company application form. We will require ID checks to be carried out, which are quick and easy to complete. We will then send the application to Companies House, which will usually take less than 24 hours to approve a company - although this time period is dependent on Companies House workload, and sometimes it can take longer.
If it is important that your company is formed quickly, we provide a Same-Day Incorporation Service for £79.99, which can be purchased at checkout with any package. This service is available until 12 noon GMT, Monday-Friday. Incorporation on the same day is dependent on us receiving all relevant ID information for the company by 2pm of the same day, and we are not liable where we are not provided with the required information by this time.
VAT registration usually takes up to 30 days, but can take longer in some instances.
Our company registration service is 100% online, and there is no need to supply any documentation or signatures. Just follow our simple 4 step company set up process, and your new company will usually be set up within 24 hours (subject to Companies House workload).
No. You can easily register a limited company or LLP online from just £2.99 + VAT. Note our prices exclude the £100 Companies House Fee. This saves you about £300–£400 compared to a solicitor or accountant.
Yes. We are an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) and can verify the identity of officers and persons with significant control (PSCs) on behalf of Companies House.
When we submit your company formation application to Companies House, once your company has been formed, you will appear as ‘verified’ for ID purposes on the Companies House public register.
We will also carry out additional checks to comply with our anti-money laundering responsibilities, as we are supervised by HMRC for anti-money laundering purposes.
The ID verification process is quick, simple, and free of charge. Typically it is completed within just a few minutes. You can read more about our ID Requirements here.
You will need a company name, a registered office address, and the details of the director and shareholder (which can be the same person) - name, date of birth, occupation, nationality and home address. You will also need a SIC code (business activity code) - but don't worry, we provide a list of codes for you to choose from.
See also: Information Required to Set Up a Company.
If you register your company with 1st Formations, your company's authentication code and company documents will be sent to you by email as soon as your application is approved by Companies House. The authentication code will also be available to view in your online customer area on our website.
The confirmation statement is a document that must be filed annually, providing Companies House with up-to-date information about your company. These packages include the preparation and filing of your first confirmation statement.
Please note: Our Filing of the First Confirmation Statement Service does not include the Companies House filing fee of £50.00. At the time of filing your first confirmation statement, we will take payment of £50.00 using your payment card details securely stored on your account.
This service is renewable annually at £75.99 (including the £50 Companies House Fee). If you have our Hassle-Free Compliance Service, this service is included.
All new registered companies must supply 2 official addresses that are placed on the public record - a registered office address and a director's service address. Most people do not want to use their home address, as they would like to maintain their privacy.
The best way to do this is by choosing one of our packages that includes a registered office and service address at a discounted rate, for example: The Privacy or All Inclusive.
If you are registering a company with the objective of making a profit, then the standard company type for most commercial business activities is a limited company (also known as a private company limited by shares). You will find our range of limited company packages above.
For those wishing to form a non-profit company, co-operative, association, membership organisation, etc., the company type you should go for is a private company limited by guarantee. Please have a look at our Limited by Guarantee Package for further information.
1st Formations also provides limited liability partnership (LLP) company registration, which is similar to a traditional partnership, but enjoys the same limited liability as a limited company. This type of company is popular with professionals such as solicitors and accountants.
You can register a limited company that is ready to trade, from as little as £2.99 (plus £100 Companies House Fee), by choosing our Digital Package. This cost includes the Companies House filing fee, so there is nothing else to pay.
As soon as your new company is registered by Companies House (usually within 24 hours), you will receive an email containing your certificate of incorporation, a memorandum and articles of association and a share certificate for each shareholder.
You can, of course, choose one of our more comprehensive packages - which will provide many useful services. For example, our All Inclusive Package provides all 3 address services that will protect your privacy and provide an excellent corporate image, VAT registration, compliance support and much more.
Unfortunately, our company formation packages aren't available for third-party use. They're designed exclusively for individuals setting up their own businesses and cannot be purchased on behalf of clients or resold as part of a professional service.
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