Chalmers and Partners

Corporate

Company formation services in London

New UK companies registered correctly with Companies House and ready to trade.

Companies
House
Application to register a companyIN01 · summary
Company details
Proposed company nameEXAMPLE LTD
Company typePRIVATE LIMITED BY SHARES
Registered office address1 SAMPLE STREET, LONDON EC1A 0AA
Registered email addressoffice@example.invalid
SIC code69201
Officers and shareholders
DirectorJ EXAMPLE
Statement of capital100 ORDINARY SHARES OF £1
Person with significant controlJ EXAMPLE (OVER 75%)
Statements
Lawful purpose statement confirmedX

Layout simplified for illustration. This is not the official form.

IN01 summaryExample only – fictional details. Not for filing.

CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

OF A PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY

Company number EX000001

The Registrar of Companies for England and Wales hereby certifies that EXAMPLE LTD is this day incorporated under the Companies Act 2006 as a private company, that the company is limited by shares, and the situation of its registered office is in England/Wales.

Given at Companies House on 1 April 2025

Sample wording for illustration only. The real certificate is issued by Companies House.

Certificate of incorporationExample only – fictional details. Not for filing.

EXAMPLE LTD

After incorporation: first steps

WhenWhatDone
Straight awayOpen a business bank account✓
Within 3 months of starting to tradeRegister for Corporation Tax✓
Before the first paydayRegister as an employer for PAYE✓
If taxable turnover goes over £90,000Register for VATNot yet
Within 12 months + 14 daysFile the first confirmation statementDiary
Within 21 monthsFile the first accounts at Companies HouseDiary
First stepsExample only – fictional details. Not for filing.
What is it

What is company formation?

Company formation, or incorporation, is the process of registering a new limited company with Companies House. Once registered, the company is a separate legal entity with its own name, registered office and company number.

What you need to know

  • The Companies House fee for an online incorporation is £100 (from 1 February 2026)
  • Directors and people with significant control must verify their identity with Companies House
  • Every company needs an appropriate registered office address and a registered email address
  • The company must be registered for Corporation Tax within 3 months of starting to trade
Who we help

Who we help

Companies set up for first-time founders and experienced owners alike.

Founders & start-ups

Setting up your first company.

Growing businesses

Moving from sole trader to limited company.

Investors & holding companies

Holding, property and investment company structures.

International clients

UK companies for non-UK residents.

What’s included

What our company formation service includes

Incorporation

We prepare and file the application with Companies House.

Share structure

We advise on share classes and record the first shareholders.

Registered office

We can provide our London address as your registered office.

Tax registrations

We register the company for Corporation Tax, PAYE and VAT as needed.

Ongoing support

We offer advice for future compliance, banking, and corporate governance.

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Pricing & transparency

The cost of forming a company depends on the structure you need, such as the number of shareholders and share classes, and on any extra documents. We confirm the fee in writing before we start.

Price list

Pricing & transparency

The cost of forming a company depends on the structure you need, such as the number of shareholders and share classes, and on any extra documents. We confirm the fee in writing before we start.

Services

Related services

Corporate documents

Management and filing of essential corporate records.

Statutory accounts

Preparation of legally required financial statements, ensuring compliance.

Management accounts

Regular internal reports providing insights into your business performance.

Tax consultancy

Strategic tax planning and optimisation.

FAQ

Company formation: frequently asked questions

How long does it take to form a company?

Online applications are usually processed by Companies House within 24 hours, once identity verification is complete.

Do directors need to verify their identity?

Yes. Since 18 November 2025, new directors and people with significant control must verify their identity before a company can be incorporated.

Should I trade as a sole trader or a limited company?

It depends on your profits, plans and appetite for administration. We can model both options for you before you decide.

Licenses & certificates

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