Business Formation FAQ's:

Business Formation Answers

1. What is business formation?

   Business formation is commonly the term used in relation to starting up a business and all the things that that encompasses. It is often confused with company formation and although a company is a form of business, the two can be quite different. You might decide that to run your business you would rather form a partnership or become a sole trader. However, whatever form you decide to adopt for your new business, TheCompanyWarehouse.co.uk is here to help you in your endeavours.

2. In regards to business formation which is the best structure for my new business?

   There are several options open to business people looking to form a business. It is hard to give you guidance on what the best legal structure is for you without knowing the specifics of what you intend to do. However, most people find that the advantages of a limited company make it the most appealing option.

3. I am looking to form a business as a company, can you help?

   Yes. TheCompanyWarehouse.co.uk is the UK's leading company formation agent. Approved by Companies House for electronic registration of limited companies, we have helped set up thousands of companies over a wide range of industry sectors. Our services are not limited to forming limited companies, we have business formation services for those wishing to form a limited liability partnership, register a charity, start a public limited company and more.

4. What is the best way to form a business in order to protect a business name?

   If you wish to carry out a business formation in order to protect the good name that your business will hopefully gain during your time trading, then the best way to protect it from use by someone else is to register as a limited company. This will mean that your business name will be placed on the register at Companies House and no one else will be able to use it. Company names are subject to some specific criteria, see our page on choosing a company name for more information.

   Remember that TheCompanyWarehouse.co.uk is offering a FREE business formation service for those looking to form a limited company, which means that your chosen business name could be registered with Companies House in a matter of hours.

5. Does registering with companies house fully protect my business name?

   Not always. Some people who have carried out a business formation find that they come into difficulties in later years as the business expands because they failed to register their business name as a trade mark or worse, failed to check to see if someone else had already had the name trade mark registered. They might well face legal action. It's important therefore to carry out a trade mark registration by seeking to form a business.

6. What is the best way to see if my business name is available before I carry out a business formation?

   Checking the internet, telephone directories and business directories is a good place to start. If you are going to form a business as a limited company, then use our company name search tool to check that your company name is not already registered and is available for you to use.

7. Do you provide any of business formation services?

   The Company Warehouse is much more than just a company formation agent. We have recognised the needs of those looking to complete a business formation and are offering a wide range of business formation services to help meet those needs. Whatever the legal form you choose to take for your business we offer helpful and important services to help. These include domain registration, Online VAT registration, Trade Mark Registration and Business Telephone Numbers

8. Why should I use The Company Warehouse for my business formation?

   As the UK's leading Business Formation Agent, we have the experience of helping thousands of people with their business formation. Over a wide range of industry sectors. Which means we have the experience and knowledge to help get you started. We also provide a fast online formation service and other business products to assist you in forming a business. Ours is the lowest cost service among any of the others you might find on offer. Packed with features and services to help you get going. Our experienced team know what is required by law and essential for your business. So let us help you. Register online today for free access to the My Company Warehouse section of our website where you can download free business formation guides, business tools, software and more.

9. I have other business formation questions can you help?

   Yes, we are happy to help. Take a look at our business formation page for more information on our services and answers to any questions you might have about business formation. Feel free to speak to one of our professional business formation team by giving us a call on 0800 0828 727.