It takes about 15 minutes to complete and send our simple application form, On receipt We’ll double check all the information prior to submission with Companies House, who usually complete the process within 24 working hours.

The majority of companies formed in the UK are companies limited by shares – also known as private limited companies. They are used to conduct normal commercial business with the purpose of the owners (shareholders) making a profit, while providing limited liability protection should the company hit financial problems.

Alternatively, if you wish to start a non-profit organisation, perhaps for a sports club, or workers co-operative, you will require forming a company limited by guarantee. Another structure is the Limited Liability Partnership or LLP, used by professionals, who require limited liability, but are precluded from trading as a limited company by their professional governing body.

As soon as Companies House incorporate your company, we will send you an email with PDF copies of your company documents attached. The attached documents will include the certificate of incorporation, memorandum and articles of association and share certificate(s). Unfortunately, Companies House do not provide any updates on progress during the registration process.

Yes! If you form a company and decide not to start trading, closing (or striking off) the company is a simple and cheap process. AKKS provide a cost-effective company dissolution service.

If the company has traded, it is slightly more complicated, as you will require filing up-to-date accounts with Companies House and HMRC, and making sure all taxes are paid, prior to closing the company and off-course AKKS specialist can also help you preparing and submitting accounts and tax returns

Most of UK high street banks offer 12 -18 months free banking for new companies and you can apply with anyone of your choice, should you need our assistance we can recommend to our local contacts.

We offer three address services. The registered office address and service address are legal requirements for all limited companies and LLPs. Companies House require an official correspondence address for the company (the registered office address), and an official address for company directors, shareholders and company secretaries (the service address). Both addresses are placed on the public record, and so many clients prefer to use our address and protect the privacy of their home address. The third service is the business address (or trading address) which is not a legal requirement, but provides a prestigious business location in West Hampstead, London.