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Global company formation

United Kingdom

Private limited companies register with Companies House and are legally separate from their owners.

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01 / Overview

Entity type

Private company limited by shares

02 / Basic conditions

Basic conditions

  • At least one director and shareholder; a company secretary is optional for a private company.
03 / Required documents

Required documents

  • Prepare the memorandum, articles and capital details, and disclose people with significant control.
04 / Process

Process

  • Check the name, registered office and identity verification requirements before applying to Companies House.
05 / Timing and starting conditions

Official processing time and starting conditions

Official online registration is usually within 24 hours; preparation and other approvals are excluded.

06 / Official fee references

Official fee references

These are government and official authority fee references for the stated circumstances, not the complete cost. They exclude our service fees and unlisted third-party costs. A full plan follows a review of your needs.

Company incorporation

Standard online private limited company incorporation. · One-off

Companies House ↗Reviewed:10/16/2026
GBP 100.00
07 / Ongoing obligations

Ongoing obligations

  • Keep company and accounting records, and file accounts, tax returns and confirmation statements.

Service scope

Registered office, registered agent and company secretary arrangements depend on the destination, entity type and actual business activities. Not every service applies in every country.

A few useful answers

Are the displayed fees a complete quotation?

No. Public amounts are verified official fee references only. Platform services and other costs are quoted manually after we understand your needs.

Does incorporation guarantee a bank account or approval?

No. Company formation, regulated activities and bank applications have separate eligibility and review requirements.

08 / Official sources

Official sources

  1. www.gov.uk ↗

    Reviewed:10/16/2026

  2. www.gov.uk ↗

    Reviewed:10/16/2026

  3. www.gov.uk ↗

    Reviewed:10/16/2026

  4. www.gov.uk ↗

    Reviewed:10/16/2026

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