Setting up a company in the UK involves more than registering a business with Companies House. You need to choose the right structure, provide the required company details and make sure your business is set up correctly from the start.
At Doshi Accountants, we provide UK company formation services for businesses that want practical support with the setup process. We can help with limited company and LLP formation, Companies House registration, and related PAYE and VAT registrations where required.
If you are planning to set up a limited company and want to understand the process first, see our guide on how to register a UK limited company
Forming a company in the UK involves several steps, from choosing the right business structure to registering the company with Companies House. Getting these details right at the beginning can help avoid problems later.
Our company formation service provides practical support with setting up your UK business. We can help you with:
If you are deciding between operating as a sole trader or forming a limited company, see our guide on sole trader vs limited company.
Our company formation service is available for a fixed fee of £ 250 + VAT.
This includes:
Before publishing, confirm whether the £ 250 + VAT fee includes the Companies House registration fee or whether this is charged separately.
If you decide that a limited company is not the right structure for your circumstances, we can also help with sole trader and partnership registration.
This can include:
If you are unsure which structure is suitable, we can explain the differences and help you understand the practical implications before you decide.
Setting up the company is only the first step. Before you start trading, it is useful to have a clear idea of your expected costs, cash flow and financial responsibilities.
Our accountants can help you plan the financial side of your new business, including choosing a suitable company name and understanding the practical steps involved after incorporation.
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If you are starting a new business, we can also help you understand the financial side of your plans.
Depending on your requirements, this can include:
Once your company is established, our accounting team can continue to support you with the financial and administrative side of running the business.
Our wider business support can include:
We use clear pricing so you know what you are paying for before you proceed.
Our company formation service is available for a fixed fee of £ 250 + VAT, subject to the inclusions stated above. We can also discuss ongoing accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, VAT and tax services based on what your business needs.
If you are ready to form a limited company or LLP, our team can help you with the setup process and explain what you need to do next.
Contact Doshi Accountants to discuss your company formation.
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To set up a limited company in the UK, you need to choose a company name, appoint the required officers, provide a registered office address and submit the required information to Companies House. Doshi Accountants can handle the company formation process on your behalf and help with related registrations where required.
Our limited company and LLP formation service costs £ 250 + VAT. This includes the services listed in our company formation package. PAYE and VAT registration are included where required, subject to the terms of the package.
The time required can vary depending on the information provided and the Companies House process. Where all required information is available and there are no issues with the application, we aim to complete the formation process promptly.
You do not necessarily need to live in the UK to form a UK company. However, the company must meet the relevant UK registration requirements, including having an appropriate registered office address. We can discuss the requirements with you and explain how our registered office service can help where applicable.
A limited company is legally separate from its owners, while a sole trader operates the business personally. The two structures also have different tax, reporting and administrative responsibilities.
The right option depends on your circumstances, expected income, plans for the business and how you want to operate. Our guide on sole trader vs limited company explains the main differences.
Yes, our company formation service can include use of our office as your registered office address, subject to the terms of the service.