Skip to content
Book free consultation

Business Services

Form a UK Company with Clear Guidance

From £150 — check a name, complete a short application, and get human review before anything is filed with Companies House.

Start application

Formation fee

Clear pricing for a standard UK limited company

A fixed fee for guided formation with human review. Identity checks are optional if you need them.

£150 fixed fee

  • Application review by Intrachartered
  • Preparation of standard incorporation documents
  • Companies House filing once payment and checks are complete
  • Plain-English next-step guidance after incorporation

Submitting the application does not take payment and does not register the company. We invoice after review.

Start application See how it works

How it works

From name check to incorporation.

  1. Check your proposed company name

    Search Companies House from this page for similar names and obvious clashes. This does not reserve a name — Companies House decides when we file.

  2. Complete the guided application

    Work through short steps covering company details, directors, shareholders and persons with significant control (PSCs).

  3. We review your information

    Our team checks your submission, helps confirm SIC codes, and follows up if anything is missing or unclear.

  4. We email your invoice and payment details

    No payment is taken during the application. After review we email an invoice with payment instructions.

  5. We complete the filing once everything is received

    When payment, identity checks and any personal codes are in place, we file with Companies House and send your documents.

Submitting an application does not register your company or take payment. A human reviews your details before anything is filed.

Why choose us

Online application, human review.

Unlike a DIY form, every application is reviewed by our team before filing. We flag issues early, help with SIC codes, and keep the process clear.

  • IFAC regulated
  • Fast turnaround
  • Companies House name check built into the application
  • Tailored to your business activity and share structure
  • Fast turnaround once your application and ID checks are complete
  • Every application reviewed by our team before filing
  • HMRC next-step advice after incorporation
  • Ongoing accountancy available if you want a joined-up service
  • Dedicated point of contact throughout the process

Application

Company formation application

Eight short steps. Submitting does not register your company and does not take payment. We review your answers, then email next steps and an invoice.

  1. Name
  2. Contact
  3. Activity
  4. Office
  5. People
  6. ID checks
  7. Accounts
  8. Review

Proposed company name

Enter your preferred name, then check it against Companies House without leaving this page. Have a backup name ready in case the first choice is not available.

This is an early availability sense-check only. It does not reserve a name. Companies House decides when the application is filed.

Private limited company names usually end in Limited or Ltd. If you leave that off, we will confirm the correct ending with you before filing.

Names for a private limited company must end in Limited or Ltd. If you leave this off, we will confirm the ending with you.

Names for a private limited company must end in Limited or Ltd. If you leave this off, we will confirm the ending with you.

FAQs

Common questions about forming a UK company

Does submitting this form create my company?
No. It sends your details to Intrachartered for review. We do not file with Companies House until we have checked the information, agreed the fee, and received payment plus any required identity checks.
Is payment taken on this page?
No. You submit the application first. After review we email an invoice and payment instructions.
How much does formation cost?
Our standard private limited company formation fee is £150. Identity verification, if needed, is charged separately at £50 for UK residents and £100 for non-residents, per person.
Can I form a company if I live outside the UK?
Yes. Non-UK residents can form a UK limited company. You will still need a UK registered office address, and identity checks may take a little longer.
What is a SIC code?
It is a short code that describes what the company does. You can suggest one, or describe the business in plain English and we will help choose suitable codes.
Can one person be the only director and shareholder?
Yes. Many small companies start with one person holding both roles. A company secretary is optional for private limited companies.
How are identity checks handled?
We do not collect passports or proof of address through this website. Where needed, identity checks are completed through Veriphy, our secure verification partner, and through the official Companies House routes.
How long does incorporation take?
Timing depends on how quickly we receive clear information, payment and any identity checks. Once ready to file, online Companies House processing is often completed within one working day.

Formation routes

Prefer to talk it through first?

If you would rather speak before applying, book a free consultation. Otherwise start the application above — we review every submission before filing.