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To ensure you get exactly what you need, we have created a selection of different company formation bundles. Take a look at each one and select the one that best suits you.
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Certificate of Incorporation
Your company’s birth certificate. Helps you prove it exists. iThe certificate provides confirmation that your company has been incorporated under the Companies Act 2006.
Memorandum and Articles of Association
Your company’s legal rule book. It says how things work when it comes to liability, directors, shares and decision-making. iThe Memorandum of Association is a written legal agreement signed by all initial shareholders of a company, agreeing to form the company. Articles of Association are the written rules which define how the company will be run. These rules are agreed on and signed by the company director, shareholders and secretary.
Share certificates
Helps you prove you own the company. You’ll need these to open a bank account. iIf a company is limited by shares, a Shareholder Certificate is sent out at the time of incorporation or just after incorporation. The certificate includes information such as the company’s registered address, plus the names and addresses of the shareholders.
Business bank account
We'll give you the option to open a free Business bank account with Barclays.
Free business phone number AND business broadband consultation with bOnline
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Essential
An easy way to set up a company that’s ready to trade. Plus, your official printed certificates.
This means:
- Printed certificates of incorporation
- Printed shareholder certificates for each shareholder
Entrepreneur
Get started with your official printed certificates, company register and a registered business address which includes mail forwarding services.
This means:
- Registered business address and mail forwarding, FREE for 3 months
- 3x Printed memorandum and articles of association
- 2x Additional Official Printed Certificate of Incorporation
- E-company register
Super
All your official documents, and we’ll file your confirmation statement. You also get a registered business address which includes mail forwarding services.
This means:
- Registered business address with mail forwarding, FREE for 1 year
- Bound company register
- First board meeting minutes iEven if you’re both a shareholder and director of your company, you’ll still need to hold an initial board meeting. It’s a legal requirement that if requested, you can provide the first board meeting minutes, as it is proof that a company director was formally appointed. At The Formations Company, we’ll provide you with a template to easily fill out your minutes.
- First confirmation statement iPreviously called an annual return, you need to send a confirmation statement to Companies House every year, including when you initially form your company. We’ll provide you with a template so you can simply fill out the finer details.
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£131.95 value
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£211.97 value
Lifetime customer support and our 100% satisfaction guarantee included in all bundles.
Certificate of Incorporation
Your company’s birth certificate. Helps you prove it exists. iThe certificate provides confirmation that your company has been incorporated under the Companies Act 2006.
Memorandum and Articles of Association
Your company’s legal rule book. It says how things work when it comes to liability, directors, shares and decision-making. iThe Memorandum of Association is a written legal agreement signed by all initial shareholders of a company, agreeing to form the company. Articles of Association are the written rules which define how the company will be run. These rules are agreed on and signed by the company director, shareholders and secretary.
Share certificates
Helps you prove you own the company. You’ll need these to open a bank account. iIf a company is limited by shares, a Shareholder Certificate is sent out at the time of incorporation or just after incorporation. The certificate includes information such as the company’s registered address, plus the names and addresses of the shareholders.
Business bank account
We'll give you the option to open a free Business bank account with Barclays.
Free business phone number AND business broadband consultation with bOnline
Get a professional virtual landline number and receive unlimited inbound calls to your mobile FREE for 90-days*. Discover the fastest broadband speeds at near wholesale rates and award-winning customer service.
Essential
An easy way to set up a company that’s ready to trade. Plus, your official printed certificates.
This means:
- Printed certificates of incorporation
- Printed shareholder certificates for each shareholder
Entrepreneur
Get started with your official printed certificates, company register and a registered business address which includes mail forwarding services.
This means:
- Registered business address and mail forwarding, FREE for 3 months
- 3x Printed memorandum and articles of association
- 2x Additional Official Printed Certificate of Incorporation
- E-company register
Super
All your official documents, and we’ll file your confirmation statement. You also get a registered business address which includes mail forwarding services.
This means:
- Registered business address with mail forwarding, FREE for 1 year
- Bound company register
- First board meeting minutes iEven if you’re both a shareholder and director of your company, you’ll still need to hold an initial board meeting. It’s a legal requirement that if requested, you can provide the first board meeting minutes, as it is proof that a company director was formally appointed. At The Formations Company, we’ll provide you with a template to easily fill out your minutes.
- First confirmation statement iPreviously called an annual return, you need to send a confirmation statement to Companies House every year, including when you initially form your company. We’ll provide you with a template so you can simply fill out the finer details.
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£131.95 value
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£211.97 value
Unlimited Customer Support
Unlimited Access to Business Apps
E-Certificate of Incorporation
E-Memorandum and Articles of Association
E-Shareholder Certificates
Companies House Filing Fee
Barclays Business Account (optional)
Unlimited Customer Support
Unlimited Access to Business Apps
E-Certificate of Incorporation
E-Memorandum and Articles of Association
E-Shareholder Certificates
Companies House Filing Fee
Barclays Business Account (optional)
Free business phone number AND business broadband consultation with bOnline
1 Official Printed Certificate of Incorporation
Official Printed Shareholder Certificates for each Shareholder
Unlimited Customer Support
Unlimited Access to Business Apps
E-Certificate of Incorporation
E-Memorandum and Articles of Association
E-Shareholder Certificates
Companies House Filing Fee
Barclays Business Account (optional)
Free business phone number AND business broadband consultation with bOnline
3 Official Printed Certificates of Incorporation
Official Printed Shareholder Certificates for each Shareholder
3 Official Printed Memorandums and Articles of Association
E-Company Register
Unlimited Customer Support
Unlimited Access to Business Apps
E-Certificate of Incorporation
E-Memorandum and Articles of Association
E-Shareholder Certificates
Companies House Filing Fee
Barclays Business Account (optional)
Free business phone number AND business broadband consultation with bOnline
3 Official Printed Certificates of Incorporation
Official Printed Shareholder Certificates for each Shareholder
3 Official Printed Memorandums and Articles of Association
E-Company Register
Bound Company Register
First Board Meeting Minutes
Confirmation Statement
Need a helping hand?
Not comfortable forming by yourself online? For £25.99 one of our formation experts will fill in the application for you ensuring company is set up correctly, reducing the chance of mistakes.
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What is a company formation agent?
Formation agents perform company registrations in partnership with Companies House. We’re one of the largest, and also the cheapest. We don’t just get your company registered then leave you to it – we use our experience to help you start your business properly. There are plenty of reasons to use a formation agent rather than go directly to Companies House. If you ask us, though, the best thing is that we go through the whole process with you, and get your application submitted securely online. We provide expert advice on the legal hurdles while you incorporate, and recommend good quality solutions that you might need after you’ve formed.
What’s the difference between sole trader and limited company?
Think of it this way: when you form a limited company, you put a protective shield between you and your business. Being a sole trader is the opposite – you have no protection. As a sole trader, you are responsible for any debt you might come into while you’re in business. When you register and become the director of your own limited company, you have less personal responsibility. The benefits are that you can claim back expenses, and add to your salary with dividend payments at the end of the year. For more information, see our Help Centre article about limited companies and sole traders.
How do I register a company?
Easy, we’ll do it for you. Check out our formation bundles to learn more about our different products. They start at £9.99, and go all the way up to our Super bundle. Limited company formation is a straightforward business if you’re as well-versed with the process as we are. If you’re not sure where to start, check out our company formation guides for an introduction and some insider tips.
Why The Formations Company?
We’re dedicated to British business, and love nothing more than seeing new companies flourish. 750,000 UK companies have trusted us to help them register, and we have thousands of happy customers who’ve seen how simple the formations process can be. We’re cheaper than going to Companies House directly, and cost less than most accountants. Our online application is incredibly simple, and if you’ve got all your documents handy it shouldn’t take more than 10 minutes to complete. So what are you waiting for? Start your business today.
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E-Formation
£ 9.99One-time purchase
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Share Certificates
- Business bank account
Saver
£ 29.99Billed Annually
RRP £220, save 86%!
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Share Certificates
- Business bank account
- Company Secreterial Services We'll complete all your Company House fillings for the year, including your yearly confirmation statement, director changes and everything in between
- Annual Confirmation Statement filing
- Company Dissolution Service
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Get up and running with everything you need to start and run your business. Subscribe and let us take care of your on-going filing requirements.
Essentials
£ 19.99One-time purchase
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Share Certificates
- Business bank account
Saver
£ 29.99Billed Annually
RRP £220, save 86%!
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Share Certificates
- Business bank account
- Company Secreterial Services We'll complete all your Company House fillings for the year, including your yearly confirmation statement, director changes and everything in between
- Annual Confirmation Statement filing
- Company Dissolution Service
Subscribe for even more convenience
Get up and running with everything you need to start and run your business. Subscribe and let us take care of your on-going compliance, legal, and finance tasks.
Entrepreneur
£ 59.99One-time purchase
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Share Certificates
- Business bank account
- Registerred business address and mail forwarding (3 months)
Pro
£ 149.99Billed Annually
RRP £1,000 save 85%
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Share Certificates
- Business bank account
- Registerred business address and mail forwarding Our Registered Agent service keeps your home address private. You'll get a registered office address for your new business and a service address for all the company directors. All your mail will be digitally scanned and forwarded to your chosen address for no additional cost!
- Company Secreterial Services We'll complete all your Company House fillings for the year, including your yearly confirmation statement, director changes and everything in between
- Annual Confirmation Statement filing
- Business legal health check
- Legal document creator and storage Save thousands on legal fees with Legal Manager, our legal document creation tool. Use our Health Check to understand what documents your business needs and then use our document creator to quickly produce professionally drafted and legally enforceable documents and contracts, to include: employment agreements, website T&C's, sales and supplier agreements, NDA's, Privacy Policy.
- 24/7 Legal advice helpline Speak to legal experts availabe 24/7 for all of your legal questions and concerns.
- Company credit checking and monitoring Protect your credit score and cashflow with CreditFocus. Powered by Experian, CreditFocus allows you to easily run credit checks and monitor the credit ratings of your customers, suppliers, partners, and yourself.
- Debt recovery toolkit Effectively and efficiently manage your company's payments receivables from reminder messages to solicitor demand letters and legal action to recover outstanding debt.
- Company Dissolution Service
Subscribe for even more convenience
Get up and running with everything you need to start and run your business. Subscribe and let us take care of your on-going compliance, legal, and finance tasks.
Super
£ 99.99One-time purchase
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Share Certificates
- Business bank account
- Registerred business address and mail forwarding
Pro
£ 149.99Billed Annually
RRP £1,000 save 85%
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Share Certificates
- Business bank account
- Registerred business address and mail forwarding Our Registered Agent service keeps your home address private. You'll get a registered office address for your new business and a service address for all the company directors. All your mail will be digitally scanned and forwarded to your chosen address for no additional cost!
- Company Secreterial Services We'll complete all your Company House fillings for the year, including your yearly confirmation statement, director changes and everything in between
- Annual Confirmation Statement filing
- Business legal health check
- Legal document creator and storage Save thousands on legal fees with Legal Manager, our legal document creation tool. Use our Health Check to understand what documents your business needs and then use our document creator to quickly produce professionally drafted and legally enforceable documents and contracts, to include: employment agreements, website T&C's, sales and supplier agreements, NDA's, Privacy Policy.
- 24/7 Legal advice helpline Speak to legal experts availabe 24/7 for all of your legal questions and concerns.
- Company credit checking and monitoring Protect your credit score and cashflow with CreditFocus. Powered by Experian, CreditFocus allows you to easily run credit checks and monitor the credit ratings of your customers, suppliers, partners, and yourself.
- Debt recovery toolkit Effectively and efficiently manage your company's payments receivables from reminder messages to solicitor demand letters and legal action to recover outstanding debt.
- Company Dissolution Service