companies house made easy

summary

Standing out as an independent trader.

You can get the best of both worlds with Duport's sole trader package. This grants you the freedom and simplicity of being a sole trader as well as the protection of being registered with Companies House - and we'll include a host of free products and services as well as helpful advice and information too!

There are millions of sole traders that are not registered with Companies House choosing not to make use of limited liability status. For many this is the most economical way to run a business. Today you have more choice.

With our sole trader package you can access a range of benefits by registering as a non trading company at Companies House as well as registering your trading company at HMRC. This will:

• guarantee the name will be available if you need limited status at a later date
• prevent someone using your name as a LTD company and confusing your customers
• make your details present on Companies House, which provides credibility, helps to build client confidence and makes it easy to locate you.

Maintaining a non trading limited company is very easy and straightforward, and well worth considering for any sole trader.

Duport's sole trader package registers your company as a dormant ltd company at Companies House and shows you how easy it is to maintain non trading paperwork. As well as providing you with valuable advice and information, your sole trader package also includes free products and services to get your company up and running.

process time

Formation is often completed within 4 hours. Timing is subject to Companies House systems availability. In 90% of cases your company registration is complete within 24 hours (excluding weekends).

what you get

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• a guide to running a sole trader business
• a guide to maintaining a non trading limited company
• HMRC forms to register your sole trader business
• dormant ltd company formed with the name of your choice
• official certificate of incorporation
• £50 company & director credit reporting
• free business telephone number (0870 or 0800)
• company share certificates
• free telephone support
• free insurance advice
• 18 months free business banking with HSBC
• 250 business cards
• free accountancy consultation
• free business telephone number
• 30 days Free to send and receive faxes online

important notes

Your company can be removed from the Companies House register for a fee of just £10.

Your company must have a minimum of 1 director.

Your company will require a registered office. This is an address to which all official mail can be sent to your company. If you wish to keep your address private/require anonymity, or you are not allowed to use your address (i.e. if you rent property), Duport can provide this service for you, at a charged of £120 for 1 year. This option is available on the order form.

Duport provides a registered office service to clients at its discretion. To legally provide this service in accordance with UK money laundering regulations you will be asked to supply identification verifying your identity. We recommend you view a copy of the letter you will receive requesting this information.

Some of the services that make up this company registration offer are provided by third parties. As such it will be necessary to pass on your details for the provision of such services. Please note that your details will not be passed on for any services which you do not opt-in to receive, and which are not mentioned.

You will be responsible for submitting your dormant accounts and annual return to Companies House each year. Always take advice from a good accountant regarding your specific circumstances if you are unsure.

OR call 0117 330 8910

action

• check to see if your company name is available

important notes

Always take advice from a good accountant regarding your specific circumstances if you are already trading.