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Begin your company formation here. Register a company in the UK and open a business bank account today – quick, easy and secure.
We are a fully authorised company formation agent, securely connected to Companies House.
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Welcome to Uniwide Formations, your premier UK company formation agency! Our friendly team makes company setup easy. In addition, we provide expert advice, valuable resources, and tools for a smooth start.
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Forming a limited company in the UK is 100% online, with no paperwork or signatures required. Simply complete our incorporation order form to set up your company.
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Search for your company name to check its availability for registration.
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Select the package and add the address option if needed.
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Proceed to the checkout and add any additional services if required.
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Submit your company details, directors and shareholders.
When starting a business in the UK, choosing the right structure is vital. We assist with limited company formations, registration of Limited Liability Partnerships, and Companies Limited by Guarantee. Each option has pros and cons.
A sole trader is an individual selling goods or services, such as a market-stall holder, who owns and manages the business alone and carries unlimited liability for all aspects of the business.
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A company limited by shares is an entity in which the business is owned through shares and operated by at least one director and one shareholder who may be the same person.
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This type of company represents over 93% of all UK corporate structures.
A company limited by guarantee involves members, not shareholders, and liabilities are limited to amounts which members agree to contribute. Typically used by clubs, societies and non-profit organisations.
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An LLP is a partnership structure in which two or more partners have limited liability, meaning they are not personally liable for the financial obligations of the partnership beyond their contributions.
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Choose Uniwide Formations for easy UK limited company registration. We are a company formation agent that you can trust. Our products and services give you more benefits than if you went to Companies House directly.
If you need help with your company formation, our team is ready to assist.
Indeed, we can guide you in choosing the right business type, picking a company name, selecting a SIC code, and more.
Our team can check your company formation application for mistakes and fix them. This will make it more likely that Companies House will accept it.
It reduces the chance of your incorporation form getting rejected.
Create a limited company with different classes of shares, each with various rights.
For instance, you could have shares that give the holder the right to vote at shareholders’ meetings and shares that do not.
Submit an order, and we will give you a Certificate of Incorporation and a Company Registration Number within 3 to 24 hours.
Moreover, thanks to our electronic company registration technology, we can offer you the quickest service possible.
Pick a free bank account or additional perks from our partners. Select any of the offered banking choices when ordering your company formation.
Companies House is open from 9am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday. It usually takes 3 to 6 hours for them to form your company, but it could take longer if they are busy.
If you need your company incorporated quickly, add the Same Day Service option at checkout. This service is subject to Companies House availability. Make sure to finish your application before 1:30pm from Monday to Friday.
In order to set up a new company, you must provide:
Lastly, for more information, please visit the Required Information page.
After forming your company, you will receive digital copies of:
Depending on the registration package you pick, you might also get printed company formation documents and extra papers.
As a UK company formation agent, we follow “Know Your Customer” (KYC) rules and, consequently, need proof of identity and address for our customers.
If you live in the UK and open a limited company, we will use the details from your order form to check your ID and address. Most of our customers (90%) pass our digital ID checks.
However, if you cannot use our digital ID check or do not pass it, we will email you a request for the required information and documents. For more details, you can check our ID requirements.
Yes, a single person can set up a limited company online. In this case, that individual would serve as the sole director, shareholder, and person with significant control (PSC) of the company.
You can own as many private limited companies as you want. You can be a director or a shareholder in all of them. However, when applying for a bank loan or bidding for a contract, you might need to tell people about other companies that you own.
And, if you are a company director, you must ensure that you comply with your fiduciary duties to each company. So, while there is no legal limit to forming multiple limited companies, it is important to consider the practical implications before starting or investing in multiple businesses.
In the UK, the smallest amount of share capital needed to create a limited company is £1. Companies House requires a company to be registered with at least one share, worth at least £1. This is the minimum share capital needed to start and run a private limited company.
There are some things that a limited company must do every year. Indeed, these steps are crucial for staying compliant with regulatory authorities and maintaining good financial health:
The cost of setting up a limited company can vary based on your specific needs. For example, our Basic package is our most affordable option and includes the Companies House filing fee.
You might also need additional services like a registered office address or VAT registration. We offer other company registration packages that include these services and more, giving you added value.
Company directors are the people responsible for the day-to-day running of a company. Anyone who is above the age of 16 may be a company director. However, if the company breaks the law, directors may be held accountable.
The powers and responsibilities of a director are outlined in the company‘s Articles of Association. Often, the same person can be both a shareholder and a company director.
If you are looking for a professional image for your company, consider using our prestigious address at an affordable price. Our address services can be used when starting a new company. Existing companies can also use them to keep your personal address private and off public records.
A prestigious office address for your business in Kensington, London W8. Additionally, any official government post will be scanned and e-mailed to you free of charge.
Required for directors, shareholders, secretaries, PSCs (Persons with Significant Control), and LLP members. Importantly, your home address will not be shown on the public record.
You may use our address as your company‘s general business contact address and we will forward your mail to you as soon as we receive it.
Uniwide Formations is here to offer comprehensive company formation support for your business. Once your company is formed, we provide corporate and ongoing secretarial services, making sure your company remains compliant with constantly changing regulations.
Every UK company must file an annual Confirmation Statement. Hence, we offer a fast and reliable Confirmation Statement Service that will take the hassle out of this vital task.
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If your company is inactive, you must file dormant accounts to keep the company compliant. Therefore, save time and money by using our service, and we will take care of all the paperwork.
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With our easy and cost-effective service, you can take the stress out of appointing or resigning a company director. Indeed, you can rely on our experience and expertise to make the process as straightforward as possible.
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We offer an efficient service for the transfer and issue of shares. Additionally, we can help you with your limited company‘s share-related needs and Companies House filing requirements.
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A company name change is vital to any business transformation process. Our expert team provides tailored advice for businesses looking to change their company name, allowing you to focus on running your business.
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We offer a fast and secure way to close down your company. Furthermore, our company dissolution services are easy to follow, ensuring a seamless process for our customers.
Learn MoreIf you are setting up a limited company, these videos are for you. Specifically, they will take you through everything that is needed to incorporate your business in just a few minutes.
Setting up a company in the United Kingdom is simple with our assistance. Join the thousands who have already registered a business through us, from novices to professionals like accountants and solicitors. We make company registration accessible for all!
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