eSeller Package

Limited Company

Your new company will usually be formed 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.

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)

WorldFirst UK Business Account Referral

We have partnered with WorldFirst, the easy alternative to a business bank account abroad, to provide our non-UK resident customers with an international business banking referral.

Apply for an account in minutes, and get access to local account numbers and sort codes for 10+ currencies, including USD, GBP and EUR.

Pay your domestic and international suppliers, partners and staff in 40+ currencies, and connect with Xero to reduce accounting administration and reconciliation.

Get paid easily from over 100 marketplaces, including Amazon, AliExpress, as well as from the likes of PayPal and Shopify, no matter where your customers are.

What happens next?

As soon as your company is approved by Companies House, we will send you an Order Fulfilment email, which will include a link to sign up for a new WorldFirst Business Account. If your application is successful, you will receive your UK bank sort code and account number shortly afterwards. Account openings are subject to approval.

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.

London 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 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%.

Filing of the First Confirmation Statement

It is a legal requirement to submit a confirmation statement to Companies House at least once each 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.

hopify - 3 Day Free Trial + 3 Months for £1/Month

Open an ecommerce business without the hassle of managing inventory, packaging, or shipping.

Never get stuck with unsold inventory

Products are purchased and shipped from the manufacturer only after your store receives an order.

Join Shopify growing community

New dropshippers get exclusive access to the lessons, support, and resources in our private Facebook group.

Trusted by millions of businesses

Shopify handles everything from marketing and payments, to secure checkout and shipping.

How it works

As soon as your company is approved by Companies House, we will send you an order fulfilled email, which will include a link to Shopify’s website to redeem your 3 day free 3 day trial + 3 months for £1/month.

Free .com or .co.uk
Domain Name

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.

Ultimate Guide to Starting Your Business – eBook

Our exclusive guide to starting your business by our CEO and Founder, Graeme Donnelly, will provide you with the comprehensive guidance you need to give your company the best start possible.

Our book shows you how to cultivate a business idea and turn it into a structured business plan. It explains the funding strategies available, and explores various matters such as, whether you should hire staff to help run it, and the do’s and don’ts of researching company premises.

Learn how to set up a company website, develop a recognisable brand, advertise and market your business, and sell your products online.

Also covered are the skills you will require to become a successful business leader, and how to cope with the stress of running your own business, as well as a number of other insightful business tips.

How do I receive my eBook?

Your free eBook will be sent to you by email in PDF format, once your company has been formed.

Author: Graeme Donnelly, CEO and Founder of 1st Formations. 70 pages.

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 business 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.

Business Telephone Number - Free for 3 Months

Enhance your business's professional image with a dedicated business telephone number. We’re pleased to offer this service through our sister company, Bizik, a leading UK business support provider.

With this service, you’ll receive a London or regional telephone number, and all calls will be forwarded to a number of your choice.

• Once your company is formed, the Bizik team will reach out within one business day to set up your business telephone number
• Enjoy three months of service free of charge
• After the free period, the service will continue for just £9.99 +VAT per month

Telephone Answering - Free for 1 Month

We are excited to offer telephone answering services through our sister company, Bizik, a leading UK provider of professional answering solutions.

Through this service, you will receive Bizik's Biz Starter plan. This plan includes 20 receptionist minutes, during which a dedicated team of receptionists will handle your business calls between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm, just like your own in-house team. The service also comes with a free business telephone number.

How it works

Once your company has been formed, you will receive an 'order fulfilled' email containing a link to the onboarding form. Simply complete this form, and the Bizik team will contact you to activate your service.

Key Features

• Bespoke call handling
• Professional receptionists
• Diary management
• Online portal with reporting

After the free period, this service will renew for £29.99 +VAT per month.

Managed Live Chat – Free for 1 Month

We are excited to offer managed live chat services through our sister company, Bizik, a leading UK provider of managed live chat solutions.

Through this service you will receive Bizik's Chat 15 plan. This plan includes 15 chats answered by Bizik's specialist chat team, and fully branded software tailored to your needs.

Bizik will provide live chat functionality for your website and work with you to build an extensive knowledge base about your business. This ensures their friendly UK-based agents can conduct live chats on your behalf.

How it works

After your company has been formed, you will receive an 'order fulfilled' email containing a link to the onboarding form. Once you complete this form, the Bizik team will contact you to activate your service.

Key features

• Real human conversations
• Personalised live chat widget
• Full live chat transcripts
• Online portal with reporting
• Lead capture

After the free period, this service will renew for £54.99 +VAT per month.