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Basic Company Formation Package

The Simple Way to Start a UK Company

Our lowest-cost, standalone package designed to get your company legally registered quickly. Perfect to secure your company name or establish a dormant company with no additional extras.

Companies House registration

Digital company documents

Online company portal

Lifetime customer support

£ 4.99

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+ £100 Companies House fee

EX VAT | ONE OFF

* Price available to new account registrations only.

All subsequent purchases will be priced at £9.99.

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Fast & Reliable Submission

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Authorised

Companies House Agent

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UK Based Expert Support

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What's included?

Everything you need to incorporate your company without additional ongoing services.

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Companies House Registration

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Digital Company Documents

Online Portal

Expert Support

Limited company

LTD Company Registration

We prepare, review and electronically submit your incorporation application to Companies House, helping to identify errors before submission.

Digital Company Documents

​The moment your business is approved by Companies House, official digital PDF copies of your Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum & Articles of Association and Share Certificates are instantly generated and available in your secure portal.

Authentication code & UTR Number

​Your official company authentication code, vital for all future digital statutory adjustments and filings, is automatically delivered straight to your secure online company portal. Your UTR will follow from HMRC.

Guides and support

Secure online portal

Enjoy permanent, zero-cost access to our proprietary, in-house portal. Log in securely at any time to download your original corporate documents, monitor compliance dates, and manage your entity records.

Lifetime customer support

Our UK-based support team is available to help with questions about your formation, company documents and services before, during and after incorporation.

Optional services

Business bank account

Choose to apply for a business account through one of our banking partners. Applications are optional and remain subject to the provider's eligibility and approval criteria.

Business phone number

Add a professional business telephone number to help separate your company communications from your personal number.

Ionos business services

Access optional website, domain and business email services through our partner IONOS.

Registered Office & Address Services

If you would prefer not to use your own address on the public Companies House register, you can add one of our registered office or service address options.

Who is the Basic package for?

The Basic Package is designed for individuals and businesses that simply need a UK limited company incorporated and are comfortable managing their own registered office, ongoing company compliance and administration.

This package is a good fit if you:

Want to reserve or protect a company name

Are forming a dormant or non-trading company

Already have a suitable UK registered office address

Don't require additional company services at this time

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UPGRADE TO THE NEXT PACKAGE

Need Companies House Identity Verification? 

Our Quick Start package includes ACSP identity verification, so we can complete your Director and PSC checks and issue the Personal Verification Codes quickly and efficiently as part of your formation application. 

ACSP Identity Verification
Plus all the same great features and support.

Anti-Fraud Checks
Advanced identity verification with facial recognition for added security.

First Confirmation Statement Filing 

We file your first year's confirmation statement, you simply pay the filing fee

Everything in the Basic Package

Plus all the same great features and support

How to form a company

Get your company registered in 4 simple steps

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Check your company name

Search the live Companies House register to check name availability

Purchase the package

Pay £4.99 plus the £100 Companies House fee

Complete your details

Add your directors, shareholders and company information securely online.

We submit your application

We review your application and submit it to Companies House

Important information about your company formation

Companies House fee

A £100 incorporation fee is payable to Companies House for all new company registrations. We collect this fee on your behalf and pass it directly to Companies House when your application is submitted.

Identity and AML checks

All company directors and Persons with Significant Control (PSCs) are required to complete the applicable identity and anti-money laundering checks as part of your application.

Companies House identity verification

As an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP), we can complete Companies House identity verification and issue your Personal Verification Code where this service is included in your package or purchased separately.

Your data and privacy

We will never share your personal or business information with a third-party service provider unless you have specifically chosen to use or apply for one of our partner services.

Ready to start your business?

Form a UK limited company today with our Basic Package for £4.99 + the £100 Companies House fee.

Official Companies House Authorised ACSP Agent

Approved Companies House ACSP

Form your business securely with an official, fully authorised corporate agent. Trusted to register over 500,000 UK limited companies with 100% compliance guaranteed.

Secure in-house digital company dashboard

Secure Online Company Portal

Manage your business on our custom-built, secure platform. Easily download official digital company documents and file annual returns with zero third-party software risks.

5-star rated UK company formation support team

5-Star Expert Support

Get clear, reliable guidance from seasoned incorporation specialists. We check your data for errors to guarantee hassle-free company setup in as little as 3 working hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

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