How to register a UK company

Design the company

Choose the jurisdiction, company name, business activities, directors, shareholders, share structure and people with significant control.

Prepare the application

Gather accurate personal information, registered-office details, identity evidence, SIC codes and lawful-purpose confirmations.

• ✓ At least one eligible director
• ✓ An appropriate UK registered office
• ✓ Shareholder and PSC information
• ✓ Articles of association
• ✓ Identity and due-diligence evidence

Review, file and receive documents

After approval, the application is submitted to Companies House. If incorporated, the company receives its certificate and constitutional records before beginning post-formation tasks.

Plan what follows

Banking, Corporation Tax, accounts, confirmation statements, VAT, PAYE, data protection and licences depend on how the company will operate.