In the UK, you only require one person to register a limited company. Whilst the application requests details of at least one member and one director, it is commonplace for the same individual to hold both positions. This means that you can register a limited company on your own.
This is very beneficial for small business owners who want to run a company alone, whether indefinitely or just while the business gets off the ground. The flexibility of a limited company structure means that you can bring in additional directors and/or members at any time after company formation.
Almost anyone can register a limited company in the UK as long as they are:
Furthermore, there is no need to reside in the UK to register a company here.
In addition to having at least one director and member (shareholder or guarantor), Companies House requires that all limited companies provide a registered office address . This will be the official address of your new company. It must be in the same UK jurisdiction where your company is incorporated – i.e., England & Wales, Wales only, Scotland, or Northern Ireland.
You will receive all statutory mail from Companies House and HMRC at your registered office. These address details will be placed on public record, and you must make your statutory company records available for public inspection at this location.
The easiest way to register a company limited by shares or guarantee is to complete an online application through an authorised company formation agent like Rapid Formations. The following details will be required:
Your application will be reviewed by one of our specialist agents and submitted to Companies House via secure Software Filing. In most cases, applications are approved within 24 hours, and you will be able to start trading immediately thereafter.
Rapid Formations provides a selection of online company registration packages for companies limited by shares and tailor-made packages for companies limited by guarantee and non-UK residents.
If you are ready to register a company , take a look at Rapid Formations’ homepage and get started by choosing a company name.
If you require a professional Registered Office Service or Service Address , you can add these extras to your company registration package before checking out and completing the online application.