We form your limited company and set up your registrations, accounting and first tax steps correctly, so you begin on a solid footing rather than fixing problems later.
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Starting a company is exciting, and the early decisions matter more than most people realise. The right setup, the right registrations and a tidy accounting system from the start will save you time, tax and stress for years to come.
We form your company at Companies House, register you with HMRC for the right taxes, get your accounting software in place, and explain the first steps clearly, so you can focus on the business itself.
What is included
Company formation at Companies House
Registration for corporation tax
PAYE and VAT registration if needed
Accounting software set up
Guidance on shares and directors
A clear plan for your first year
Who it is for
This service is for anyone starting a limited company, whether you are moving from sole trader to company, launching something new, or contracting through your own company for the first time.
If you are unsure whether a limited company is right for you at all, we will talk it through honestly before you commit.
The right start saves money later
Decisions about shares, directors and registrations are much easier to get right at the start than to unpick afterwards. We help you set up well the first time.
How it works
1
Tell us your plans
Share your business idea, who is involved and how you want to work.
2
We form the company
We set up your company at Companies House with the right structure.
3
We handle registrations
We register you with HMRC for the taxes that apply to you.
4
You are ready to trade
We set up your accounting and explain your first steps clearly.
Common questions
Should I be a limited company or a sole trader?
It depends on your profits, your plans and your attitude to admin. We will give you a straight comparison so you can choose with confidence.
How long does it take to form a company?
A company can often be formed within a day once we have your details. The wider setup, such as registrations and software, follows quickly after.
What registrations will I need?
Most new companies register for corporation tax, and some also need PAYE or VAT. We assess what applies to you and handle it.
What does it cost?
A fixed fee agreed before we start, and ongoing support is available too. Start your fixed fee quote and we will confirm everything once we have reviewed your details.
How do I get started?
Fill in the short form on this page with your name, email and what you need. We will reply within one working day with the next steps and a clear fixed fee. There is no obligation.
How quickly will you reply?
We aim to reply to every enquiry within one working day, Monday to Friday. If a deadline is close, tell us in the form and we will prioritise it.
Do I have to commit to anything?
No. Your first call and your quote are free and with no obligation. We only start once you are happy with the fixed fee and have asked us to go ahead.
Can you take over from my current accountant?
Yes. Switching is straightforward and we handle the professional handover for you. You let your current accountant know, and we sort the rest.
Ready to make this simple?
Tell us about you using the form above, or book a friendly call with no obligation. We will explain exactly how we can help, on a clear fixed fee.
This page is for people starting a new business and for established sole traders who are weighing up whether to move to a limited company. The usual questions are whether incorporating will actually save tax, what has to be registered at Companies House, and what changes once the company is trading, including the first accounts and the first corporation tax return. The right answer depends on your profit and your plans, so it is worth working it through before you decide. We set companies up and look after them for clients across the whole of the UK, entirely online, with no office visit required.
What you will need
Your chosen company name and any alternatives, in case the first choice is taken
A registered office address and a service address for the directors
The names, dates of birth and addresses of the directors and shareholders
The share structure you want, such as how many shares and who holds them
Details of the people with significant control of the company
Your current sole trader figures, so we can compare the two ways of trading
Your National Insurance number and personal tax details for registration
Worked example
A sole trader deciding to incorporate
Aisha is a sole trader with a profit of £60,000 in 2026/27. As a sole trader she pays income tax on the whole profit. After her personal allowance of £12,570, the next £37,700 is taxed at 20 per cent, which is £7,540, and the remaining £9,730 is taxed at 40 per cent, which is £3,892, giving income tax of £11,432 before National Insurance. If she trades through a limited company instead, the company pays corporation tax on its profit. With a profit of £60,000 the company is within the marginal relief band between £50,000 and £250,000, so the small profits rate of 19 per cent applies to the first £50,000 and a higher effective rate applies to the part above it. Aisha can then take a small salary plus dividends rather than being taxed on the full profit personally, which usually leaves more in her pocket once everything is added together. The saving is not automatic and depends on how much she draws, so we run the comparison for your own figures and set it out clearly, on a fixed fee agreed up front.
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