Set Up your Company

The Companies House website gives you all the advice you need on how to set up your company.

You can start a company in one of three ways:

  1. Use the Business Link / Companies House Web Incorporation Service
    (for a private company limited by shares, with model articles)
    Access the Business Link / Companies House Web Incorporation Service
  2. Use a Formation Agent
    You can use a formation agent to incorporate any type of company and they can also provide you with specialist advice.
    Access the list of Formation Agents
  3. On paper by completing the necessary forms and sending them directly to Companies House
    View more information on filing paper incorporations with Companies House