Yes, we’re an authorised agent of Companies House!
FREE COMPANY REGISTRATION
We’re currently unable to accept new company formations
Register your company with Companies House for £50 free when you open a Countingup business current account.
You’ll need to pay a £12 deposit towards the Companies House registration fee, but we’ll refund this when you spend £50 on your card. Terms apply.
When you set up a limited company, you need to add Limited or LTD to the end of your company name. You can choose which below.
Start your business online in minutes
1️⃣ Choose your company name then tell us some details about you and your new business
2️⃣ Confirm details and pay a £12 deposit towards the Companies House registration fee
3️⃣ Receive your company incorporation documents and your 3-month Countingup business current account trial once approved
4️⃣ Start getting paid!
5️⃣ Spend £50 on your card within 30 days and we’ll refund the £12 deposit – making your company formation completely free (terms apply)
Our company formation process is easy and it only takes a few minutes to register with your new company details, registered office address and shareholder information.
Everything you need in one place
- Register your new company with Companies House
- Receive your company incorporation documents once approved
- Get a Countingup business current account with a 3-month trial
- Built-in accounting software, invoices, receipt capture and filing reminders
Why choose Countingup for your business registration?
We'll cover the company registration fees when you spend £50 on your card within 30 days of opening your account
Applications are processed in hours, with most customers receiving their company incorporation the next working day
Get a 3-month trial of our business current account with built-in accounting software – perfect for limited companies!
What you need to register a company
Unique company name
Use our search tool to see if your company name is available and meets the Companies House requirements.
Registered office address
You need an address in the UK for all mail to be sent to, including government correspondence. This can be your home address, office address or a virtual office address.
Using a virtual registered office address means you can still get official correspondence from Companies House and HMRC whilst keeping your residential address private.
Business details
We’ll need some basic details about your new business.
Director and shareholder information
You’ll need to provide your full name, date of birth, nationality, address, occupation and proof of identity. Proof of ID can be a valid passport, driving license or European ID card.
Ready to start your business?
Let’s see if your company name is available. Start by entering it in the search bar below.
More than just a business current account
Free company registration
Create and send personalised invoices and get paid quickly
Accept card payments via Stripe
Capture receipts easily on your phone
Set aside a percentage of your income for tax
Tax and compliance deadline reminders
The option to get an accountant or connect with yours
Real-time profit and loss
Friendly, UK-based support team
Company registration FAQs
Registering a company online with Companies House costs £50 but we’ll register your company for free when you open Countingup business current account. You’ll need to pay a £12 deposit to register your company but we’ll refund this when you spend £50 on your card within 30 days.
We charge a £12 when you submit your company registration but this is a deposit towards the Companies House fee. We’ll refund this when you spend £50 on your card within 30 days of opening an account.
Doing business through a limited company provides you with limited liability protection. This means that your company is its own entity. If your company faces any issues, your personal assets are safe as you and your company are separate entities.
To register a new company with us, you’ll need:
- A unique company name – our search tool can help you find one
- Registered office address in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland. This can be a home address, office address or virtual office
- Business details
- Director and shareholder information including name, date of birth, nationality, address and occupation
- Proof of ID – valid passport, driving license or European ID card
The application only takes a few minutes. Applications are processed in hours, with most of customers receiving their company incorporation documents the next working day.
To register a company with us, you must be:
- The sole company director, and
- At least 18 years old, and
- A UK resident, and
- Haven’t previously registered a company through Countingup and
- Don’t already have a Countingup business account
If your company registration is approved, you’ll receive the below documents by email to the email you applied with.
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Company registration number
If you need any assistance in the application process, you can reach out to us by emailing support@countingup.com.