Non-Residents Package with UK business banking

Limited Company

Your new company will usually be formed within 1 working day, subject to the processing time of the Proof of ID and Proof of Address documents.

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)

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

Printed 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 International Business Tracked Delivery Service, including:

• Certificate of Incorporation
• Memorandum & Articles of Association
• Share Certificate(s)

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%.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shopify - 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 your 3 day trial + 3 months for £1/month.

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 .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.

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.

Free International Business
Tracked Delivery Service

International Business Tracked Delivery (or if not available in your country - International Business Signed Delivery) of your printed company documents, to anywhere in the world - free of charge.

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.

Telephone Answering (One Month Free Trial)

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

You will benefit from an exclusive one month free trial of Bizik’s Biz Starter plan, which includes 20 receptionist minutes. A dedicated team of receptionists will be assigned to answer your business calls between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm, just like your in-house team. This service includes a free business telephone number.

How it works

As soon as your company has been formed, you will receive an 'order fulfilled' email which will contain a link to the onboarding form. Once you complete this form, the Bizik team will be in touch to get you started with your free trial.

Key Features

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

Managed Live Chat (One Month Free Trial)

We are pleased to offer managed live chat through our sister company, Bizik, a leading UK managed live chat provider.

You will benefit from an exclusive one month free trial of Bizik’s Chat 15 plan, which includes 15 chats answered and fully branded software.

Bizik will provide live chat functionality for your website, and work alongside you to build an extensive knowledge base of your business, so that their friendly UK-based agents can conduct live chats on your behalf.

How it works

As soon as your company has been formed, you will receive an 'order fulfilled' email which will contain a link to the onboarding form. Once you complete this form, the Bizik team will be in touch to get you started with your free trial.

Key features

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