what do you get

• Company name reservation at Companies House (optional)
• Incorporation certificate, Memorandum and Articles of Association, Share Certificates & Board resolution for your reserved company name (where relevant)
• Registration with HMRC for self employment (CWF1)
• VAT registration (optional)
• Guide to operating as a sole trader
• Filing notifications
• Formation pack (where relevant)
• All the phone and email support you need to get started

what does it cost

• £55 basic
• £69 with Limited company name protection

how long does it take

• It takes around 5 minutes to complete the process online with us
• Companes House take 1-4 hours to complete the company name approval
• You must complete the CWF1 within 3 months of starting to trade
• You can begin trading right away

how can you pay

• We take all standard forms of card payment, or if you prefer you can call our helpful team to pay by phone

Notes:

• Companies house only process Limited company requests Monday to Friday 9-5, but you can submit your application through this site any time
• You should not assume your company name has been approved until you receive your official incorporation certificate from us
• Registering your company name with Companies House is not a legal requirement for sole traders, but it is a good indication as to whether you should trade under that name, and it protects your brand for the future as nobody else may register it



OR call 0117 330 8910