How to Incorporate

If you are looking for information on “how to incorporate a company” or a business then you are the sort of person we are keen to help. The Company Warehouse has been assisting thousands of entrepreneurs incorporate their companies over the years. We know what is necessary. If you are not quite sure what the best form of incorporation is for your business then take a look at our guide on the legal structure of business and other related topics on our blog.

Quite often entrepreneurs deciding on how to incorporate, come to the conclusion that incorporating a limited company is the best option. You can read our article on the advantages and disadvantages of a limited company on our blog. You will see that there are many benefits to forming a limited company. Such a form of business offers financial protection to entrepreneurs, allowing them to create a company but protect their own personal finances from liability.

How To Incorporate a Limited Company

In order to incorporate, the Companies Act 2006 requires certain criteria to be fulfilled. Certain specific legal documents must first be filed with companies House:

• Companies House Form IN01

  • Needs to be filled out with all the information regarding the company incorporation and its running, including the location of the company’s registered office, the details of the directors, members and company secretary and any information on the shares.

• Memorandum of Association

  • A document showing the intention of members to incorporate a new company. Including any information on the sale of shares and the details of the shareholders.

• Articles of Association

  • A document which describes the management of the company, its objectives, details of its registered office and the names and addresses of directors. “Model” articles were created on by the act (you can read more about this on our memorandum and articles page) for use when a company has chosen not to draw up its own, but knowing what a company requires we can professionally draft the articles on behalf of your company and give you guidance on what should be included in your objects.

How To Incorporate a Specialist Company

The Company Warehouse does not just specialise in standard limited company incorporation but other formations as well. If you are wondering how to incorporate a more specialist company then we can help. We offer incorporation for a number of other bodies including:

• Public Limited Company Incorporation

• Limited Liability Partnership Incorporation

• Charity Company Incorporation

And more. For information on how to incorporate these kinds of company, contact a member of our help team or follow the relevant link.