Starting a new company
To start a company, you will need to have the following information ready:
- Company Name and Address
- Officer Details (Director and Secretary)
- Share Capital and Shareholder Details
- Payment
You can start a company in one of three ways:
1. Companies House Web Incorporation Service (for a private company limited by shares, with model articles)
You can also register for Corporation Tax using this service.
Access the Companies House Web Incorporation Service 2. Using a Formation Agent You can use a formation agent to incorporate any type of company and they can also provide you with specialist advice.
Access the list of Formation Agents 3. On paper by completing the forms and sending them directly to Companies House View more information on filing paper incorporations with Companies House
You can also register for Corporation Tax using this service.
Access the Companies House Web Incorporation Service 2. Using a Formation Agent You can use a formation agent to incorporate any type of company and they can also provide you with specialist advice.
Access the list of Formation Agents 3. On paper by completing the forms and sending them directly to Companies House View more information on filing paper incorporations with Companies House
Online Incorporation survey:
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