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The fastest and simplest way to register a limited company with Companies House. Get your incorporation certificate in 1 day. We provide expert & real human support.

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The Fastest and Simplest Limited company registration

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1. Check Name Availability

Chosen a company name for your limited company? Use our name search tool linked to the Companies House database to check if it's available.

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2. Select a Package

Tailor your limited company registration: Add a virtual office, VAT registration, and more. All our limited company registration packages come with a 6-hour company registration turnaround. Starting from £19.99.

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3. Provide Your Details

Just provide the essentials to register a limited company: business activities, directors, and shareholder details. Focus on your business; we'll handle all the paperwork.

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4. Officially in Business!

Your incorporation certificate will be emailed to you soon (and posted if you've opted in). Need help with your limited company? Just ask.

Limited Company Registration FAQs

  • What is a limited company?

    A limited company is a legal business structure in the UK where the company's liability is limited to the value of its shares.

    It is a separate legal entity from its owners (shareholders), allowing it to enter contracts, own assets, and be responsible for its debts independently.

    Limited companies provide the advantage of limited liability protection to shareholders, ensuring their personal assets are not at risk in case of financial issues or legal disputes.

  • What are the reasons to register a limited company?

    Limited companies provide limited liability protection, safeguarding personal assets of shareholders from company debts.

    All business financial transactions are separate from the business owners.
    Another benefit is commercial credibility: other companies are more likely to be interested in working with a limited company.

    In some industries, it is even impossible to trade if you are not a limited company.

    Limited company status is also necessary to allow outside investors to buy shares in your company.

  • What is the difference between directors and shareholders?

    Directors manage the limited company's day-to-day operations and decision-making, while shareholders are owners who hold shares and have voting rights but are not involved in daily management, with their liability limited to the value of their shares.

    In most small businesses, the shareholder and the director is the same person. Companies House requires shareholders of a limited company to have at least one share, but there is no upper limit to the number of shareholders held by a shareholder.

    The value of each share can be as little as £1.

  • When can I start trading?

    Once your limited company is incorporated, you can start trading immediately.

    It typically takes one business day to incorporate a company, with the process beginning when you fill out the online registration form and your application is submitted to Companies House.

    You’ll know your limited company is registered when you receive an email with your Company Number, Incorporation Certificate and Authentication Code.

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The virtual office act as your official Registered Office Address, and director Service Address.

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