In short: £1,400 forms a UK private limited company, including VAT and the £100 Companies House fee. You get everything in the Privacy Package — London or Edinburgh registered office, director service address, printed documents and a free .co.uk domain — plus our company filing service, VAT registration and PAYE (employer) registration with HMRC. The company is usually registered within 24 hours; HMRC then sets its own timescales for VAT and PAYE numbers.
What's included
Everything in Privacy, plus:
- The £100 government fee Companies House charges to register a new company. It's already included in our price — there's nothing extra to pay.
- We check your proposed name against the Companies House register and the naming rules, and suggest alternatives if it's taken or needs approval.
- The official certificate from Companies House proving your company exists, with its name, number and date of incorporation.
- The memorandum records who founded the company; the articles are the company's rulebook — how directors make decisions, how shares work and more.
- A document for each shareholder showing how many shares they own. You'll often need it to open a bank account or prove ownership.
- The legal records every company must keep: members (shareholders), directors, people with significant control and more. We set them up for you.
- Every director and person with significant control must verify their identity with Companies House. As an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) we can do it for you remotely and give you your personal code.
- A six-character code from Companies House that works like your company's signature for online filings. Keep it safe.
- We register your new company with HMRC for Corporation Tax, so you're set up to pay tax on profits from the start.
- Track your order, fill in company details, download your documents and message our team in one place — and ask us questions for as long as you're a client.
- The legally required checks on the people behind a company (UK Money Laundering Regulations). We complete them as part of your order.
- Lifetime email and phone support
- Your certificate, articles and share certificates printed on quality paper — useful when a bank or authority abroad wants originals.
- The memorandum records who founded the company; the articles are the company's rulebook — how directors make decisions, how shares work and more.
- We send your printed documents to you anywhere in the world by post.
- Your company's official address on the public register, where Companies House and HMRC send letters. Ours keeps your home address private; we scan and email your official mail.
- The address shown publicly for each director instead of their home address. Your home address still goes to Companies House but stays private.
- A professional business address you can put on your website, invoices and marketing.
- A free .co.uk web address matching your company name, registered for you.
- A written record of the company's first board meeting, which approves things like issuing shares and opening a bank account.
- We prepare and file your company's routine Companies House paperwork, so you don't miss a deadline.
- We register your company for VAT with HMRC. It's compulsory once taxable turnover goes over £90,000 in 12 months, and optional below that.
- We register your company as an employer with HMRC, so you can pay salaries (including directors') through payroll.
Who the Fully Inclusive Package is for
This package suits founders who know from day one that their company will need to deal with HMRC beyond Corporation Tax. Typical examples:
- You expect turnover above the VAT threshold, or you want to register for VAT voluntarily.
- You will employ staff, or pay yourself a director's salary through payroll.
- You want a private registered office and service address, and you would rather not handle government forms yourself.
It includes everything in the Privacy Package, plus three services that save you time in the first months of trading.
What this package adds
- Company filing service. We prepare and submit routine Companies House filings for you, so changes reach the public register correctly and on time.
- VAT registration. We complete the VAT application with HMRC for your company, either because you have to or because you choose to.
- PAYE registration. We register your company as an employer with HMRC so you can run payroll.
VAT registration: when you need it
A business must register for VAT when its VAT-taxable turnover goes over £90,000 in any rolling 12-month period, or when it expects to go over that amount in the next 30 days alone. You must register within 30 days of the end of the month in which you went over the limit.
You can also register voluntarily below the threshold. Some businesses do this to reclaim VAT on start-up costs, or because their customers are VAT-registered businesses. Voluntary registration also means charging VAT on your sales and filing VAT returns, so it is not right for everyone. Speak to an accountant if you are unsure.
PAYE registration: when you need it
A company must register as an employer with HMRC before the first payday for any employee — and this includes a director who is paid a salary above the PAYE thresholds. You cannot register more than 2 months before you start paying people. HMRC sends the employer PAYE reference number by letter.
Once registered, the company must run payroll and report every payment to HMRC. Our Bookkeeping, VAT and Payroll service can do this for you.
How it works
- Check your company name and pay online.
- Choose a London or Edinburgh registered office and complete the company details form.
- We verify the identity of each director and person with significant control remotely, as a Companies House ACSP, and give each person their personal code. Anyone who prefers can verify through GOV.UK One Login instead.
- We form the company. You receive digital documents straight away and printed, bound documents by post.
- We then prepare your VAT and PAYE applications with you. We will ask for details such as expected turnover, your bank account and when you plan to pay your first employee.
- HMRC issues your VAT number and employer PAYE reference. We pass them on and explain what happens next.
What you need to provide
- Everything needed to form the company: names, dates of birth, nationality and addresses for directors and people with significant control, shareholders and business activity
- For VAT: expected turnover, the date you started (or will start) trading, and the company's business bank account details
- For PAYE: the date of your first payday and how many people you will pay
Common mistakes to avoid
- Registering for PAYE too early. HMRC will not accept a registration more than 2 months before your first payday.
- Missing the VAT deadline. If you go over the threshold and register late, HMRC can charge a penalty and backdate the VAT you owe.
- Forgetting the company's own deadlines. VAT and PAYE are separate from the confirmation statement and annual accounts. See Confirmation Statement and Annual Accounts.
Compare all packages
| What you get | Digital£290incl. VAT | Certified£450incl. VAT | Privacy£1,000incl. VAT | Fully Inclusive£1,400incl. VAT | Entrepreneurs£2,400incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The £100 government fee Companies House charges to register a new company. It's already included in our price — there's nothing extra to pay. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| We submit your application online, usually the same working day. Companies House normally registers a company within 24 hours. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| The official certificate from Companies House proving your company exists, with its name, number and date of incorporation. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| The memorandum records who founded the company; the articles are the company's rulebook — how directors make decisions, how shares work and more. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| A document for each shareholder showing how many shares they own. You'll often need it to open a bank account or prove ownership. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Every director and person with significant control must verify their identity with Companies House. As an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) we can do it for you remotely and give you your personal code. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| A six-character code from Companies House that works like your company's signature for online filings. Keep it safe. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| We register your new company with HMRC for Corporation Tax, so you're set up to pay tax on profits from the start. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Track your order, fill in company details, download your documents and message our team in one place — and ask us questions for as long as you're a client. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| We send your printed documents to you anywhere in the world by post. | —No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Your company's official address on the public register, where Companies House and HMRC send letters. Ours keeps your home address private; we scan and email your official mail. | —No | —No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| The address shown publicly for each director instead of their home address. Your home address still goes to Companies House but stays private. | —No | —No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| A professional business address you can put on your website, invoices and marketing. | —No | —No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| A free .co.uk web address matching your company name, registered for you. | —No | —No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| A written record of the company's first board meeting, which approves things like issuing shares and opening a bank account. | —No | —No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| We prepare and file your company's routine Companies House paperwork, so you don't miss a deadline. | —No | —No | —No | Yes | Yes |
| We register your company for VAT with HMRC. It's compulsory once taxable turnover goes over £90,000 in 12 months, and optional below that. | —No | —No | —No | Yes | Yes |
| We register your company as an employer with HMRC, so you can pay salaries (including directors') through payroll. | —No | —No | —No | Yes | Yes |
| We create your free Google Business Profile so you can appear on Google Search and Maps. Google verifies it separately, which can take a few days. | —No | —No | —No | —No | Yes |
| We set up your Facebook business page with your logo, contact details and opening hours, ready for you to post. | —No | —No | —No | —No | Yes |
| We set up an Instagram business account for your company, linked to your Facebook page. | —No | —No | —No | —No | Yes |
| We list your business on 50 UK online directories with the same name, address and phone, which helps people — and Google — find and trust you. | —No | —No | —No | —No | Yes |
| We set up professional email on your .co.uk domain (for example you@yourcompany.co.uk) with the provider you choose. The provider's subscription is paid by you. | —No | —No | —No | —No | Yes |
| A simple, mobile-friendly one-page website on your .co.uk domain with your services and contact details. | —No | —No | —No | —No | Yes |
| We search the UK trade mark register to check your company name isn't already registered as a trade mark by someone else. It isn't a trade mark application. | —No | —No | —No | —No | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to register for VAT straight away?
Only if your taxable turnover has gone over £90,000 in the last 12 months, or you expect it to in the next 30 days. Below that you can register voluntarily. An accountant can tell you whether it makes sense for you.
How long does HMRC take to issue a VAT number?
HMRC sets its own timescales and they vary. We submit the application as soon as we have your details and tell you when HMRC replies.
Do I need PAYE if I am the only director?
You need PAYE if the company pays anyone a salary through payroll above the PAYE thresholds, including you as director. Many single-director companies do register. Ask your accountant how best to pay yourself.
When should I register for PAYE?
Before your first payday, but no more than 2 months before you start paying people. We time the application with you.
Does this package include bookkeeping or VAT returns?
No. It covers the registrations. Ongoing VAT returns, payroll and bookkeeping are available through our Bookkeeping, VAT and Payroll service.
Is the registered office included?
Yes. A London or Edinburgh registered office and a director service address are included for the first year, as in the Privacy Package.
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