Companies House FAQ's

Answers

1. What is Companies House?

   Companies House is government body set up to incorporate and dissolve limited companies. It is the body with which all registration agents must interact in order to register a new company within the UK.

2. Why do I have to register my company with Companies House?

   Registration of a limited company with Companies House is a legal requirement put in place by the Companies Act 2006 and its predecessors. The idea behind registration is to protect the public from abuse of the company form by unscrupulous characters, but also to prevent abuse of the tax breaks and other benefits of a limited company.

3. Why should I use The Company Warehouse for my Companies House registration?

   It is possible to carry out a company registration yourself, however it is a complex process and quite time consuming. Due to our years of experience in forming limited companies over a range of industry sectors we have a great deal of experience in both dealing with Companies House and knowing what is and isn't required, how legal company documents should be drafted and what needs to be included. We are so confident in our company formation service, that we are now offering a FREE Companies House registration. You can order online and our speedy, professional service means that we can register your company within a matter of hours (usually 2-5 hours).

4. I've already registered with Companies House, can I change my company name?

   Yes. You might have any number of reasons for wanting to change your company name. In a similar way to registration, changing a company name requires fulfilment of certain legal requirements. Our company name change service can help meet your needs, providing a swift, professional service for your company.

5. What does Companies House registration include?

   To see what is included in our Companies House registration packages, please click the banner at the top of page. Each formation package includes different services depending on which package you choose, but each fulfils the legal requirements placed on new start ups by the Companies Act 2006 and the company registrar.

6. How do I go about registering my new company?

   The first in the process is to choose a company name. If you already have a company name in mind then use our company name search tool to examine the database of companies already registered with Companies House and make sure your name is available. The next step is to choose the appropriate package from our Companies House Formation offerings.

7. What is E-filing?

   E-filing is electronic filing of a company with Companies House. TheCompanyWarehouse.co.uk is a registered user of Companies House Electronic Filing Service, approved for electronic, online submission and company registration. As the UK's leading company formation agent, TheCompanyWarehouse.co.uk is pleased to be able to offer a fast, professional Companies House registration service at an unbeatable cost.

8. What are the benefits of registering a limited company with Companies House?

   There are a number of benefits of a limited company and chief among them is the fact that registration of a company with Companies House means that the business takes on a new form as a separate legal entity with limited liability. This means that the business can survive beyond its owners, which can mean more in the long term when you have employees to think about.

9. What are the memorandum and articles of association?

   The memorandum and articles of association are legal documents that set out:

   1. The Company Name;

   2. The Registered Office location;

   3. The objects of the company; and

   4. The internal constitution of the company.

    

   You will probably be asked for this document when you open a bank account for your company. All our companies are incorporated using standard general commercial company memorandum and articles. These are written in a way that is designed to enable your company to carry out any business activity and to minimise the administrative requirements on the company.

10. I have other formation questions can you help?

    Take a look at our company formation FAQ for more answers to questions you might have about registering a company. Feel free to speak to one of our professional team by giving us a call on 0800 0828 727.