Most companies in the UK today can be formed quite simply via an online formation agent. To find a list of approved agents people go to the Companies House website which regulates this practice. Companies House do not provide an online company incorporation service but do offer a paper filing service. An individual who is acting on their own behalf can set up a company but many people use the services of an online company formation agent. For a paper i.e. non-electronic filing via the Companies House website it will cost approximately £20 to process. An electronic filing via an agent will usually cost around £100 as part of a company formation package.
If you choose to file directly via Companies House by paper the £20 fee does not cover witnessing documents, articles of association or the memorandum for the company. The memorandum of association is a document that sets out the rules governing the company. The articles are required to establish the company. These usually need to be overseen by a solicitor or an accountant. The paper method for company formation can take up to a month to process.
Another vital document that needs to be sent to Companies House is the Application to register a company IN01 Form. This form covers the intended situation of the company. Details you will need to include are the company name and with this it is absolutely vital to check the availability of your chosen name, the location of your registered office’s address, the subscriber details, the share capital details if applicable and the consenting company secretary and/or directors.
The services of a formation agent can be used to apply for company formation electronically. These agents are linked to Companies House and have passed specialized integration testing. A list of approved formation agents can be found online at the Companies House website. Agents may differ in the way they work but the end result is the same it is usually dependent on the type of software they are using that establishes the process.
Various different kinds of company are formed in the UK via Companies House. Some of these are public limited companies, private unlimited companies and private companies limited by guarantee. There are several websites you can look at to do your research and help you understand the process better however it is important to get some professional advice especially if you intend to register your company by yourself. Company formation agents are widely recommended as opposed to doing it yourself and will be able to help and advise you through the process of registering a company.
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