Company Formations - Getting Started

Can I reserve my company name without forming a company?
No. You need to register a limited company using your desired company name to reserve the name and stop anyone else from using it. Companies House will ...
Sat, 21 Sep, 2019 at 11:48 PM
What is a company limited by shares?
A company limited by shares is a legal entity which exists separately from its owners. A limited company is managed by directors and owned by shareholders. ...
Sat, 21 Sep, 2019 at 11:41 PM
What do I need to form a company?
A UK limited company can be formed by just one person  Who is both the director and the shareholder. You will require a unique company name, a minimum o...
Sun, 22 Sep, 2019 at 12:04 AM
How do I create a UK company?
To set up a limited company you need to: have a name and address for the company. register with Companies House. have at least 1 director. have at lea...
Sun, 22 Sep, 2019 at 12:21 AM
What is a UK company?
A Limited Company in the United Kingdom is registered according to the laws of the Limited Companies Act of 2006 which supersedes other company acts in the ...
Sun, 22 Sep, 2019 at 12:24 AM
LTD or Limited?
"Ltd" is a standard abbreviation for "Limited". There is no difference and it has no impact on the way you run your business.
Tue, 24 Sep, 2019 at 1:08 PM
How many directors can be appointed?
There is no limit. But you need at least one person of the age 16 or older to form a limited company.
Tue, 24 Sep, 2019 at 1:10 PM
How many shareholders can be appointed?
There is no limit. You need to appoint at least one shareholder who will own the company.
Tue, 24 Sep, 2019 at 1:09 PM
If director can be a corporate body?
Yes, but you still need to have at least one physical person to be appointed as director.
Tue, 24 Sep, 2019 at 1:11 PM
If director and shareholder can be the same person?
Yes, director and shareholder can be the same person.
Tue, 24 Sep, 2019 at 1:12 PM