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Choose the Right Company Formation Package
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.
What All Our Company Registration Packages Include
Companies House £50 filing fee, which we pay on your behalf
Business bank account from one of our partners
Introduction to an accountant to help with your taxes
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Set Up a Company in 4 Simple Steps
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.
Company Name
Search for your company name to check its availability for registration.
Choose a Package
Search for your company name to check its availability for registration.
Checkout and Pay
Proceed to the checkout and add any additional services if required.
Company Details
Submit your company details, directors and shareholders.
Which Company Types Can Be Registered in the UK?
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.
Sole Trader
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.
- No registration needed to start trading, but must register as self-employed with HMRC (if earnings exceed £1,000).
- Complete control and decision-making authority.
- All profits belong exclusively to the sole trader.
- Very simple to set up.
- Unlimited liability for debts, potentially affecting personal assets.
- More challenging to raise finance as cannot issue shares.
- Lacks the status and credibility of a registered company.
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.
- Separate legal entity, protecting personal assets of the directors and shareholders.
- Shareholders have limited liability, exposing them only to the amount invested.
- Can raise capital through the sale of shares.
- Enhanced professional status and credibility.
- Very simple to set up.
- Required to register with Companies House.
- Public disclosure of company information.
- Subject to annual filing requirements.
- This type of company represents over 93% of all UK corporate structures.
Company limited by shares.
Company Limited by Guarantee
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.
- Members' liability is limited to the amount that they agree to contribute.
- Suitable for non-profits, charities and clubs, where raising capital through shares is not ideal.
- Required to register with Companies House.
- Public disclosure of company information.
- More complicated to set up than a company limited by shares, requiring detailed attention to the Articles of Association.
Company limited by guarantee.
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
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.
- Separate legal personality, protecting partners' personal assets against business debts.
- Flexibility in management and the distribution of profits.
- No corporation tax: Partners are taxed individually.
- Suitable for professional services firms with multiple owners.
- Must register with Companies House.
- Public filing of accounts and financial details.
- Potentially less credible than a Limited Co. in certain industries.
- Cannot issue shares to raise capital, limiting growth potential.
Limited Liability Partnership.
Benefits of Our Professional Company Registration Services
Expert Help with Company Setup
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.
Pre-submission Review for Effortless Company Formation
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.
Fast Company Incorporation Services
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About UK Company Formation
How Long Does It Take to Register a New Company?
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.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.
What Information Do I Need to Form My Company?
In order to set up a new company, you must provide:
Company name. Use our company name checker to make sure that the name you want is not already taken by someone else.
Company address. It could be your home or trading address. If you do not have one, do not worry - some of our company formation packages come with a registered office address service.
Personal details for directors, shareholders, and PSCs (People with Significant Control). This includes residential address, date of birth, and nationality.
Lastly, for more information, please visit the Required Information page.
What Documents Do I Get When My Company Is Formed?
After forming your company, you will receive digital copies of:
Certificate of Incorporation
Memorandum & Articles of Association
Company Register
Share Certificates
Minutes of the First Board Meeting
Depending on the registration package you pick, you might also get printed company formation documents and extra papers.
Do I Need Proof of ID for Company Formation?
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.
Can a Limited Company Be Formed by Just One Person?
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.
How Many Limited Companies Can I Own?
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.
What Is the Minimum Share Capital for Incorporating a Company?
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.
What Are the Annual Filing Requirements for a 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:
File a confirmation statement;
Submit annual financial accounts;
Complete a Corporation Tax Return.
How Much Does It Cost to Set Up a Limited Company?
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.
Who Is a Company Director?
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.
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Ongoing business and company secretarial services
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.
Confirmation Statement
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.
Dormant Company Accounts
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.
Director Appointment and Resignation
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.
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.
Company Name Change
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.
Company Dissolution
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.
Videos on Company Formation
If 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.
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