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Company Formation
Every common type of UK company, from a standard limited company to an LLP, CIC or the UK arm of an overseas business. Fixed prices, set up properly for tax from day one, with official fees passed on at cost.
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Formation prices by company type
Formation only, without a monthly package. Our fee is fixed, and Companies House charges its own registration fee, which we pass on at cost.
Private limited company
Limited by shares. The usual choice for trading businesses, contractors and start-ups.
plus the £100 Companies House fee at cost
Free with a limited company or contractor package
- Registration with Companies House
- Share structure set up for tax
- Corporation Tax registration
- PAYE and VAT registration if needed
Limited liability partnership (LLP)
For professional firms and partners who want limited liability.
plus the £100 Companies House fee at cost
Free with an LLP package
- Registration with Companies House
- Designated members set up
- Registration with HMRC
- Guidance on your members' agreement
Company limited by guarantee
For clubs, associations, social enterprises and management companies.
plus the £100 Companies House fee at cost
- Registration with Companies House
- Guarantor structure set up
- Articles suited to non-profit use
- Corporation Tax registration
Company with different share classes
Alphabet shares, so different shareholders can receive different dividends.
plus the £100 Companies House fee at cost
- Registration with Companies House
- Articles with multiple share classes
- Share rights explained in plain English
- Corporation Tax registration
Holding company
A parent company that owns one or more trading companies.
plus the £100 Companies House fee at cost
- Registration with Companies House
- Group structure mapped out
- People with significant control recorded
- Corporation Tax registration
Charitable company
A company limited by guarantee with articles ready for charity registration.
plus the £100 Companies House fee at cost
- Registration with Companies House
- Charitable objects and articles
- Guidance on registering with the Charity Commission
- Corporation Tax registration
Community interest company (CIC)
For social enterprises that use their profits for community benefit.
plus the £115 Companies House fee at cost
- Registration with Companies House
- Community interest statement prepared
- Asset lock built into the articles
- Application to the CIC Regulator
Not sure which to choose?
Tell us what the business will do and who will own it. We'll recommend the right type of company before you pay anything.
- Trading business: private limited company
- Professional partners: LLP
- Club or non-profit: guarantee or CIC
- Charity: charitable company
- Owned from abroad: overseas options below
Overseas businesses setting up in the UK
Setting up in the UK from abroad involves identity checks, group structures and extra tax registrations. These services include the extra work involved.
UK subsidiary of an overseas company
A new UK limited company owned by your overseas parent company.
plus the £100 Companies House fee at cost
- New UK company with the overseas parent as shareholder
- People with significant control analysed and recorded
- Identity verification guidance for overseas directors
- Corporation Tax, PAYE and VAT registration
- Guidance on transfer pricing and group reporting
- Help opening a UK business bank account
- First-year compliance calendar
UK establishment of an overseas company
Registers your overseas company's UK branch at Companies House, without forming a new company.
plus the £124 Companies House fee at cost
- Registration of your UK establishment
- Constitutional documents checked, with translation guidance
- Identity verification guidance for overseas directors
- Corporation Tax registration for UK profits
- PAYE and VAT registration if needed
- Guidance on filing overseas accounts in the UK
- First-year compliance calendar
Not sure whether you need a subsidiary or a UK establishment? A subsidiary is a separate UK company with its own limited liability. A UK establishment is part of your overseas company. We'll explain the differences before you decide.
How it works
Most UK companies are registered within one working day once identity verification is complete. Overseas registrations usually take longer.
- Tell us about your companyType, name, directors, shareholders or members
- Verify identitiesDirectors, members and people with significant control must verify their identity with Companies House
- We register itWe file with Companies House and send your documents
- Ready to tradeWe register you for tax and help you open a bank account
Companies House fees
Official fees are set by Companies House and are the same whoever files. We pass them on at cost.
| Registration | Companies House fee |
|---|---|
| Private limited company, LLP, company limited by guarantee | £100 online |
| Community interest company | £115 online |
| UK establishment of an overseas company | £124 paper filing |
| Annual confirmation statement, after formation | £50 online |
Source: Companies House fees from 1 February 2026.
Our fee terms, in plain English
- Monthly fees are paid by Direct Debit, in advance. One-off work is paid when you order
- No long-term contract. Leave with 30 days' notice
- Your monthly fee is fixed for 12 months, then reviewed once a year, with any increase capped at 10% unless your business has changed
- Official fees, such as the £50 Companies House confirmation statement fee, are passed on at cost with no mark-up
Read before you start
Engagement letterReference copy, PDF Terms and conditionsOur standard terms of businessCompany Formation FAQs
Is company formation free?
Forming a private limited company is free with a limited company or contractor package, and an LLP is free with an LLP package. Companies House charges its own registration fee, currently £100, which we pass on at cost.
Which type of company do I need?
Most trading businesses use a private limited company. Partners in a professional firm often use an LLP. Non-profit organisations usually use a company limited by guarantee or a CIC. We'll recommend the right type before you register.
Why does an overseas company formation cost more?
Overseas set-ups involve identity checks for directors abroad, reviewing overseas documents, group structures, extra tax registrations and help with UK banking. The price covers that extra work.
Do directors need to verify their identity?
Yes. Directors, LLP members and people with significant control must verify their identity with Companies House. We guide you through it, including for directors based overseas.
How long does it take?
Most UK companies are registered within one working day once identity verification is complete. CICs need approval from the CIC Regulator, and overseas registrations usually take longer.
Can I use your address as my registered office?
Yes. Our registered office service keeps your home address off the public register, and is available as an add-on.
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Tell us what you need and we'll confirm the price in writing, usually the same working day.
- No obligation
- Price confirmed before we start
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