Company formation — set up correctly the first time.
Structure advice, formation, HMRC and Companies House setup, and first-year compliance under Compliance Vault™.
Most companies are formed by software in 15 minutes and discover their structural mistakes 18 months later. We form companies with a 20-minute structure conversation first, set them up correctly, and run the first year under Compliance Vault™.
Is this for you?
- Sole traders incorporating a limited company
- Landlords forming an SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) for property
- Contractors moving from umbrella to PSC
- Founders forming a group structure for trading + holding company
- Director-shareholders splitting roles for tax-efficient extraction
What's included.
Structure advice
Sole trader vs Ltd vs SPV vs group structure — recommended for your situation.
Companies House formation
Incorporation with appropriate share class and SIC code.
HMRC registrations
Corporation tax, VAT (if needed), PAYE (if needed), CIS (if applicable).
Statutory registers
Director, shareholder, PSC, and statutory register set up.
Bank account guidance
Recommended banks for limited companies, with intro letters where helpful.
First-year Compliance Vault™
Onboarded into Compliance Vault™ from incorporation. Records year-round.
The system that turns this service into a year-round process.
Compliance Vault™ runs from day one. Evidence Pack captures formation docs, share certificates, and director KYC. Deadline Lock tracks first confirmation statement (12 months) and first accounts (21 months from incorporation). Portfolio Reporting Pack begins monthly from month one.
Read more about Compliance Vault™Documented in your engagement letter. Reviewed annually.
- WhatsApp typically under 30 min
- Email within 1 working day
- Monthly close by the 7th
- Phone manned reception, typically within 10 min
Three steps. No back-and-forth.
Step 01: 20-minute discovery call
We confirm fit and walk through how this service would work for your business.
Step 02: Engagement and onboarding
Engagement letter, Direct Debit, and Compliance Vault™ setup — typically within 24 hours.
Step 03: Year-round delivery
Monthly numbers, tracked deadlines, advisory raised — and an Annual Compliance Review every 12 months.
One-off formation fee + monthly Compliance Vault™ from £150/month
A specific fee is agreed in writing after your 20-minute discovery call. No hourly billing. No surprise charges. No add-on tiers.
What you get from us that you don't get elsewhere.
Structure conversation first
20-minute discovery call confirms the right structure before we form. Most online formers skip this.
All registrations handled
CT, VAT, PAYE, CIS — registered as needed. Not a 'go and do it yourself' list.
First-year compliance included
Compliance Vault™ from incorporation. Records year-round, deadlines tracked, advisory raised.
No off-the-shelf shells
Every formation is bespoke to your structure and intent. No pre-formed shelf companies.
Company formation — set up correctly the first time — common questions.
Should I form a limited company or stay as a sole trader?
Depends on your situation. As a general guide: profits above ~£40,000–£50,000, plans to scale, multiple income streams, or property investment usually favour a limited company. Below that, sole trader simplicity often wins. We confirm in the discovery call against your specific situation.
What's an SPV?
A Special Purpose Vehicle is a limited company set up specifically to hold property. It's a common structure for buy-to-let portfolios because Section 24 (mortgage interest restriction) doesn't apply in the same way as for personal-name landlords. We form SPVs and handle all SDLT, share structure, and finance considerations.
Do I need a separate registered office?
Not strictly — you can use your home address. But many directors prefer a separate registered office for privacy (your home address won't appear on Companies House) and credibility. We offer a registered office service at our offices — see the Virtual Address page.
How long does formation take?
Companies House formation is typically same-day. HMRC registrations (CT, VAT, PAYE) take longer — typically 5–15 working days. Bank account opening is the slowest step (1–4 weeks). Full first-year Compliance Vault™ setup completes within 30 days of formation.
What does company formation cost?
A one-off formation fee covers Companies House, statutory registers, and HMRC registrations. Then monthly Compliance Vault™ from £150/month. We quote the formation fee on the discovery call once we've confirmed structure. No off-the-shelf £12.99 shells.
Often handled together.
Book a 20-minute call.
We'll confirm whether we're a fit, and if we are, we'll tell you exactly what company formation would look like for your business.