Doing business through a limited company grants you limited liability protection. This means that if your company gets into trouble your personal assets are safe, as you and your company are separate legal entities.
We’re currently unable to accept new company formations
Please check back in the future to see if we can help you register your business.
UK limited company registration in 3 easy steps
Use our search tool to choose your limited company name
Enter your details and we'll register your company with Companies House for free
You'll get your documents after you download the Countingup app and begin your account application
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Frances Crozier, Maggiieams Limited. Registered in July 2022.
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What you need to set up a limited company
- A company name that is unique to your business
- Personal details including your full name, residential address, occupation, date of birth and nationality
- A registered office address in the UK. You can use your home address, real office address or a virtual office
Why is company registration free with Countingup?
- We're on a mission to make running a business easier for 1 million people like you
- That's why we cover the cost to get you started in business
- All we ask in return is you try a 3 month trial of our award winning business account. Applying takes minutes
Why Countingup?
Trusted by 50,000+ business owners
We’re committed to making running businesses easy for as many people as we can. That’s why we help you get your new business started as quickly as possible.
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Automate your finances, invoice on the go, capture your receipts, understand your finances, connect with your accountant, get paid in 135+ currencies, and more.
Frequently asked questions
No. If you work on your own you can also be a sole trader. However, limited companies offer more protections and allow for higher growth.
Maybe. You need to register with HMRC and pay for VAT once your revenue exceeds £85,000 in a tax year. This is separate from corporation tax.
Yes. As a sole shareholder, you’ll own 100% of the company.
Yes. All you need to do is apply for our award-winning business account after we register your company. Applying takes minutes and the account comes with a 3-month free trial. Ordinarily, we would charge £100 to register your company.
You’ll need:
- A company name that is unique to your business
- Personal details such as your full name, residential address, occupation, date of birth and nationality
- A registered office address in the UK. You can use your home address, real office address or a virtual office
Your company is usually registered within 24hrs, but it can often take minutes. You’ll get your documents after you download the Countingup app and begin your business account application. You’ll receive:
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Company registration number
To register a company through Countingup, you must be the sole company director.
Yes, we will register your company with Companies House. We can do this as Countingup is an authorised company formations agent.