Compare our company registration packages

Limited Company

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.

Companies House £50.00 Filing Fee Included

Companies House charge a £50.00 filing fee for company incorporation. This is included in the package price, so what you see is what you pay - there are no hidden costs.

Free Business Bank Account

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.

Free Online
Company Manager

Our Online Company Manager system allows you to take full control of your company details from one central login:

• Receive e-mail reminders of key filing dates to avoid missing deadlines and incurring penalties.
• Make changes to company officer details, addresses, change accounting dates and file confirmation statements online.
• Form new companies without having to re-enter all the same information each time.
• Import existing companies, and control all of your companies in one place.
• View and download your company documents easily.
• View and download your official government and business mail.
• Purchase additional products and services from the Shop.
• Manage your payment cards.
• Renew your annual subscription services.

Free .com or .co.uk
Domain Name

We have partnered with one of the UK’s leading domain name providers to offer you a free .com or .co.uk domain name for 1 year, and help establish the online presence of your new business.

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 exclusive voucher and a link to the Names.co.uk website. You should proceed to order your .com or .co.uk domain name and apply the voucher code at checkout. This code will expire in 30 days, so take advantage of the offer and get your .com or .co.uk domain name now.

Please note: The price of a co.uk domain will be £0.00 (Ex VAT) when registered with names.co.uk for 1 year using the voucher code supplied. Discounts apply for the first billing period only and do not apply to renewals. Offer must be redeemed within 30 days and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. This offer may be withdrawn at any time at the discretion of Namesco Limited. Standard terms & conditions apply. Limited to 1 per customer.

Filing of the First Confirmation Statement

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 service does not include the Companies House filing fee of £34.00. At the time of filing your first confirmation statement, we will take payment of £34.00 using your payment card details securely stored in your account.

This service is renewable annually at the cost of £59.99 +VAT.

Email Copy of your Company Documents

As soon as your company is registered at Companies House we will deliver a full set of company documents to you by email, including:

• Certificate of Incorporation
• Memorandum & Articles of Association
• Share Certificate(s)
• WebFiling Authentication Code (required to use Companies House WebFiling system)

Limited Company

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.

Companies House £50.00 Filing Fee Included

Companies House charge a £50.00 filing fee for company incorporation. This is included in the package price, so what you see is what you pay - there are no hidden costs.

Free Business Bank Account

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.

Free Online
Company Manager

Our Online Company Manager system allows you to take full control of your company details from one central login:

• Receive e-mail reminders of key filing dates to avoid missing deadlines and incurring penalties.
• Make changes to company officer details, addresses, change accounting dates and file confirmation statements online.
• Form new companies without having to re-enter all the same information each time.
• Import existing companies, and control all of your companies in one place.
• View and download your company documents easily.
• View and download your official government and business mail.
• Purchase additional products and services from the Shop.
• Manage your payment cards.
• Renew your annual subscription services.

Free .com or .co.uk
Domain Name

We have partnered with one of the UK’s leading domain name providers to offer you a free .com or .co.uk domain name for 1 year, and help establish the online presence of your new business.

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 exclusive voucher and a link to the Names.co.uk website. You should proceed to order your .com or .co.uk domain name and apply the voucher code at checkout. This code will expire in 30 days, so take advantage of the offer and get your .com or .co.uk domain name now.

Please note: The price of a co.uk domain will be £0.00 (Ex VAT) when registered with names.co.uk for 1 year using the voucher code supplied. Discounts apply for the first billing period only and do not apply to renewals. Offer must be redeemed within 30 days and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. This offer may be withdrawn at any time at the discretion of Namesco Limited. Standard terms & conditions apply. Limited to 1 per customer.

Filing of the First Confirmation Statement

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 service does not include the Companies House filing fee of £34.00. At the time of filing your first confirmation statement, we will take payment of £34.00 using your payment card details securely stored in your account.

This service is renewable annually at the cost of £59.99 +VAT.

Email Copy of your Company Documents

As soon as your company is registered at Companies House we will deliver a full set of company documents to you by email, including:

• Certificate of Incorporation
• Memorandum & Articles of Association
• Share Certificate(s)
• WebFiling Authentication Code (required to use Companies House WebFiling system)

Email Copy of Company Register with First Entries

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:

• Register of Applications and Allotments
• Register of Members and Share Ledger
• Register of Transfers
• Register of Mortgages and Charges
• Register of Debentures
• Register of Sealings or Executions
• Register of Directors
• Register of Director's Residential Address
• Register of Secretaries
• Register of PSCs
• Register of PSCs Residential Address

Registered Office Service

Covent Garden, London WC2

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.

1 x Service Address

Covent Garden, London WC2

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.

Limited Company

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.

Companies House £50.00 Filing Fee Included

Companies House charge a £50.00 filing fee for company incorporation. This is included in the package price, so what you see is what you pay - there are no hidden costs.

Free Business Bank Account

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.

Free Online
Company Manager

Our Online Company Manager system allows you to take full control of your company details from one central login:

• Receive e-mail reminders of key filing dates to avoid missing deadlines and incurring penalties.
• Make changes to company officer details, addresses, change accounting dates and file confirmation statements online.
• Form new companies without having to re-enter all the same information each time.
• Import existing companies, and control all of your companies in one place.
• View and download your company documents easily.
• View and download your official government and business mail.
• Purchase additional products and services from the Shop.
• Manage your payment cards.
• Renew your annual subscription services.

Free .com or .co.uk
Domain Name

We have partnered with one of the UK’s leading domain name providers to offer you a free .com or .co.uk domain name for 1 year, and help establish the online presence of your new business.

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 exclusive voucher and a link to the Names.co.uk website. You should proceed to order your .com or .co.uk domain name and apply the voucher code at checkout. This code will expire in 30 days, so take advantage of the offer and get your .com or .co.uk domain name now.

Please note: The price of a co.uk domain will be £0.00 (Ex VAT) when registered with names.co.uk for 1 year using the voucher code supplied. Discounts apply for the first billing period only and do not apply to renewals. Offer must be redeemed within 30 days and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. This offer may be withdrawn at any time at the discretion of Namesco Limited. Standard terms & conditions apply. Limited to 1 per customer.

Filing of the First Confirmation Statement

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 service does not include the Companies House filing fee of £34.00. At the time of filing your first confirmation statement, we will take payment of £34.00 using your payment card details securely stored in your account.

This service is renewable annually at the cost of £59.99 +VAT.

Email Copy of your Company Documents

As soon as your company is registered at Companies House we will deliver a full set of company documents to you by email, including:

• Certificate of Incorporation
• Memorandum & Articles of Association
• Share Certificate(s)
• WebFiling Authentication Code (required to use Companies House WebFiling system)

Email Copy of Company Register with First Entries

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:

• Register of Applications and Allotments
• Register of Members and Share Ledger
• Register of Transfers
• Register of Mortgages and Charges
• Register of Debentures
• Register of Sealings or Executions
• Register of Directors
• Register of Director's Residential Address
• Register of Secretaries
• Register of PSCs
• Register of PSCs Residential Address

Registered Office Service

Covent Garden, London WC2

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.

1 x Service Address

Covent Garden, London WC2

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.

Printed Copy of Certificate of Incorporation & Share Certificates

As soon as your company is registered at Companies House we will deliver a printed copy of the Certificate of Incorporation and Share Certificates by Royal Mail post.

Printed & Bound Memorandum & Articles of Association

As soon as your company is registered at Companies House we will deliver a printed and bound copy of your Memorandum and Articles of Association by Royal Mail post.

The Memorandum & Articles of Association are essential company documents that outline the purpose of the business and contain a set of rules about the management and structure of the company. Given their importance, it is highly recommended you have a hard copy of these documents.

Business Address Service

Covent Garden, London WC2

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 monthly basis at the cost of £6.99 +VAT.

Mail Delivery

All mail will be forwarded to you by scan and email on the same working day we receive it.

Please note:

• Mail forwarded by scan and email will be charged at 50p per item.
• Any items of value, such as bank cards, will be forwarded to an address of your choice by first class post. This will be charged at Royal Mail postal rates plus 15%.
• Mail will be forwarded on a daily basis.

Limited Company

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.

Companies House £50.00 Filing Fee Included

Companies House charge a £50.00 filing fee for company incorporation. This is included in the package price, so what you see is what you pay - there are no hidden costs.

Free Business Bank Account

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.

Free Online
Company Manager

Our Online Company Manager system allows you to take full control of your company details from one central login:

• Receive e-mail reminders of key filing dates to avoid missing deadlines and incurring penalties.
• Make changes to company officer details, addresses, change accounting dates and file confirmation statements online.
• Form new companies without having to re-enter all the same information each time.
• Import existing companies, and control all of your companies in one place.
• View and download your company documents easily.
• View and download your official government and business mail.
• Purchase additional products and services from the Shop.
• Manage your payment cards.
• Renew your annual subscription services.

Free .com or .co.uk
Domain Name

We have partnered with one of the UK’s leading domain name providers to offer you a free .com or .co.uk domain name for 1 year, and help establish the online presence of your new business.

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 exclusive voucher and a link to the Names.co.uk website. You should proceed to order your .com or .co.uk domain name and apply the voucher code at checkout. This code will expire in 30 days, so take advantage of the offer and get your .com or .co.uk domain name now.

Please note: The price of a co.uk domain will be £0.00 (Ex VAT) when registered with names.co.uk for 1 year using the voucher code supplied. Discounts apply for the first billing period only and do not apply to renewals. Offer must be redeemed within 30 days and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. This offer may be withdrawn at any time at the discretion of Namesco Limited. Standard terms & conditions apply. Limited to 1 per customer.

Filing of the First Confirmation Statement

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 service does not include the Companies House filing fee of £34.00. At the time of filing your first confirmation statement, we will take payment of £34.00 using your payment card details securely stored in your account.

This service is renewable annually at the cost of £59.99 +VAT.

Email Copy of your Company Documents

As soon as your company is registered at Companies House we will deliver a full set of company documents to you by email, including:

• Certificate of Incorporation
• Memorandum & Articles of Association
• Share Certificate(s)
• WebFiling Authentication Code (required to use Companies House WebFiling system)

Email Copy of Company Register with First Entries

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:

• Register of Applications and Allotments
• Register of Members and Share Ledger
• Register of Transfers
• Register of Mortgages and Charges
• Register of Debentures
• Register of Sealings or Executions
• Register of Directors
• Register of Director's Residential Address
• Register of Secretaries
• Register of PSCs
• Register of PSCs Residential Address

Registered Office Service

Covent Garden, London WC2

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.

1 x Service Address

Covent Garden, London WC2

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.

Printed Copy of Certificate of Incorporation & Share Certificates

As soon as your company is registered at Companies House we will deliver a printed copy of the Certificate of Incorporation and Share Certificates by Royal Mail post.

Printed & Bound Memorandum & Articles of Association

As soon as your company is registered at Companies House we will deliver a printed and bound copy of your Memorandum and Articles of Association by Royal Mail post.

The Memorandum & Articles of Association are essential company documents that outline the purpose of the business and contain a set of rules about the management and structure of the company. Given their importance, it is highly recommended you have a hard copy of these documents.

Business Address Service

Covent Garden, London WC2

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.

VAT Registration (use at anytime)

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 ability to claim back VAT on goods and services purchased by the company.
• Raise the corporate image of the company, by appearing to be bigger than you actually are.
• Enable deals with suppliers and customers who are not willing to deal with companies that are not VAT registered.

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 (use at anytime)

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.

Limited Company

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.

Companies House £50.00 Filing Fee Included

Companies House charge a £50.00 filing fee for company incorporation. This is included in the package price, so what you see is what you pay - there are no hidden costs.

Free Business Bank Account

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.

Free Online
Company Manager

Our Online Company Manager system allows you to take full control of your company details from one central login:

• Receive e-mail reminders of key filing dates to avoid missing deadlines and incurring penalties.
• Make changes to company officer details, addresses, change accounting dates and file confirmation statements online.
• Form new companies without having to re-enter all the same information each time.
• Import existing companies, and control all of your companies in one place.
• View and download your company documents easily.
• View and download your official government and business mail.
• Purchase additional products and services from the Shop.
• Manage your payment cards.
• Renew your annual subscription services.

Free .com or .co.uk
Domain Name

We have partnered with one of the UK’s leading domain name providers to offer you a free .com or .co.uk domain name for 1 year, and help establish the online presence of your new business.

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 exclusive voucher and a link to the Names.co.uk website. You should proceed to order your .com or .co.uk domain name and apply the voucher code at checkout. This code will expire in 30 days, so take advantage of the offer and get your .com or .co.uk domain name now.

Please note: The price of a co.uk domain will be £0.00 (Ex VAT) when registered with names.co.uk for 1 year using the voucher code supplied. Discounts apply for the first billing period only and do not apply to renewals. Offer must be redeemed within 30 days and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. This offer may be withdrawn at any time at the discretion of Namesco Limited. Standard terms & conditions apply. Limited to 1 per customer.

Filing of the First Confirmation Statement

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 service does not include the Companies House filing fee of £34.00. At the time of filing your first confirmation statement, we will take payment of £34.00 using your payment card details securely stored in your account.

This service is renewable annually at the cost of £59.99 +VAT.

Email Copy of your Company Documents

As soon as your company is registered at Companies House we will deliver a full set of company documents to you by email, including:

• Certificate of Incorporation
• Memorandum & Articles of Association
• Share Certificate(s)
• WebFiling Authentication Code (required to use Companies House WebFiling system)

Email Copy of Company Register with First Entries

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:

• Register of Applications and Allotments
• Register of Members and Share Ledger
• Register of Transfers
• Register of Mortgages and Charges
• Register of Debentures
• Register of Sealings or Executions
• Register of Directors
• Register of Director's Residential Address
• Register of Secretaries
• Register of PSCs
• Register of PSCs Residential Address

Registered Office Service

Covent Garden, London WC2

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.

1 x Service Address

Covent Garden, London WC2

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.

Printed Copy of Certificate of Incorporation & Share Certificates

As soon as your company is registered at Companies House we will deliver a printed copy of the Certificate of Incorporation and Share Certificates by Royal Mail post.

Printed & Bound Memorandum & Articles of Association

As soon as your company is registered at Companies House we will deliver a printed and bound copy of your Memorandum and Articles of Association by Royal Mail post.

The Memorandum & Articles of Association are essential company documents that outline the purpose of the business and contain a set of rules about the management and structure of the company. Given their importance, it is highly recommended you have a hard copy of these documents.

Business Address Service

Covent Garden, London WC2

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.

VAT Registration (use at anytime)

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 ability to claim back VAT on goods and services purchased by the company.
• Raise the corporate image of the company, by appearing to be bigger than you actually are.
• Enable deals with suppliers and customers who are not willing to deal with companies that are not VAT registered.

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 (use at anytime)

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.

Free 4 Hours of Meeting Room Hire

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 a free 4-hour meeting for up to eight people in our tech enabled meeting rooms with all the amenities you need for a productive and comfortable day:

• Interactive touchscreen displays
• Video conferencing
• Screen sharing with Clickshare wireless technology
• Super-fast 10Gb Wi-Fi
• Air conditioning
• Concierge service and on-site IT support
• Complimentary filtered water, tea and coffee

Our meeting rooms are open from 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Additional hours can be purchased as required. This offer must be used within 6 months of the client’s purchase date.

For more information, check out our Meeting Rooms page on 1st Formations website.

GDPR Compliance Package

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.

Full Company Secretary Service

Our Full Company Secretary Service is our premium service, providing 15 company changes per year to ensure your company stays compliant, and much more.

What's included?

• Up to fifteen changes to your company per year, including director appointments, share transfers and share allotments free of charge (additional transactions thereafter are charged at our standard rates).
• Preparation and filing of your annual Confirmation Statement, including the Companies House filing fee of £34.00.
• Preparation, maintenance and storage of your five company registers (including the statutory Register of Members, as required by the Companies Act 2006).
• Exclusive solicitor-written guidance notes covering key topics and processes you need to be aware of when running a company (such as the directors' duties and entering into contracts).
• If your company is dormant, we will prepare and file your dormant company accounts and provide a letter to notify HMRC of your dormant status.
• A dedicated account manager, who is an experienced company secretarial professional, on hand to answer your questions and process your instructions.

Renewal Cost

Our Full Company Secretary Service is renewable on an annual basis at the cost of £149.99. Notice will always be given in advance of your renewal date and you will have the right to cancel the service.