Company Incorporation FAQs
Company Incorporation Questions
- What is company incorporation?
- What do I have to do to carry out a company incorporation?
- What does your company incorporation package include?
- Do you provide online company incorporation?
- I wish to incorporate a specialist company, can you help?
- Do you provide services other than company incorporation?
- Which is the best company incorporation package for me?
- What are sensitive words?
- Do I need a registered office when carrying out a company incorporation?
- Are there any other legal requirements when carrying out a company incorporation?
- I have other company incorporation questions, can you help?
Company Incorporation Answers
- What is company incorporation?
Company Incorporation is the term used to denote the creation and registration of a limited company. In the UK, Company Incorporation is completed by registering with Companies House. The Companies Act 2006 lays down the specific requirements for carrying out a company incorporation.
- What do I have to do to carry out a company incorporation?
In order to carry out a full and proper company incorporation you must submit a number of company articles and incorporation forms to Companies House. This includes properly drawn up memorandum and articles of association, including the objects of the company. Once submitted to companies house, if accepted, company incorporation will be confirmed by the issue of a certificate of incorporation.
- What does your company incorporation package include?
At The Company Warehouse, our company incorporation package(s) include everything you need to complete a new incorporation. Submitting the essential information to us online we will complete the company incorporation on your behalf. Drawing up all the relevant documents and legally binding company articles, we submit them electronically to Companies House and will usually have your company incorporated and on the companies register within a few hours. We offer a number of company incorporation packages with different services and products to meet the various needs of business people looking to incorporate. Each one of our packages includes the set up of a business bank account, access to the members area of our website, free legal and tax advice and much more besides.
- Do you provide online company incorporation?
Our company incorporation service is almost exclusively online. This allows us to cut down on the time taken to submit the incorporation to Companies House meaning that you benefit from a very swift service, with most company incorporations carried out in the same day.
- I wish to incorporate a specialist company, can you help?
As well as offering company incorporation for the companies limited by shares, we also offer a number of other company incorporation services for specialist companies. This includes company incorporation for public limited companies, companies limited by guarantee, limited liability partnerships, charities, community interest companies and more. Please take a look at our Service list for a full list of services on offer.
- Do you provide services other than company incorporation?
Yes. We provide much more than just company incorporation. Our services include a wealth of products and services designed to help you get the most out of your newly incorporated company. This includes VAT registration, Trade Mark registration, website design, company logo design and much more. Take a look around our site to see what is available.
- Which is the best company incorporation package for me?
Which company incorporation package is best for you will clearly depend on your needs and the sort of company you intend to start:
- FREE Company Incorporation: Is a good package for anyone looking to start a new company at a low cost, but still have the advantage of using a professional, experienced industry leading formation agent
- Electronic Company Incorporation : Ideal for solicitors, accountants and people who are able to draft and file their own statutory registers.
- Standard company incorporation: Ideal for most clients seeking a cost effective incorporation. Paper copies of incorporation documents will often make opening a bank account easier.
- Premier Company incorporation: Ideal for those requiring a comprehensive incorporation and for whom time is of the essence.
- What are sensitive words?
Certain words are restricted in use during a company incorporation. Details on what words are restricted and why can be found on our Sensitive Words page.
- Do I need a registered office when carrying out a company incorporation?
Yes. It is a legal requirement that a newly incorporated company has a registered office address. This is the address which is registered with Companies House. Because this address is visible to the public, you may take advantage of our registered office service which allows you to keep your private address out of the public domain.
- Are there any other legal requirements when carrying out a company incorporation?
Yes. There are a number of legal requirements placed on companies which if not fulfilled during (or around) company incorporation may result in fines for the company. This includes keeping registers of directors, register of shareholders, issuing share certificates and keeping minutes of members meetings. These legal requirements can be satisfied by using our corporate compliance service. Where for a low cost we can provide you with everything you need to meet the legal requirements placed on you by The Companies Act 2006.
- I have other company incorporation questions, can you help?
If you have any other company incorporation questions then take a look at our Formation FAQ or speak to a member of our company incorporation team on 0800 0828 727.
