Incorporation, the easy way

To register a UK business, you need to decide on a company name and check whether it is available. You will also need to know which company structure you will use, who your shareholders and directors are, and where your registered office will be. All companies registering in the UK must also fill out ‘memorandum’ and ‘articles of association’ documents and upload all of this information to Companies House. Sleek can take care of this process for you. Get in touch today

A non-UK resident can set up a company in the UK; the process is the same as for UK residents. International company owners will, however, need to register their business at a UK address, though they do not need to be physically present there. A UK bank account can help ensure that transactions are processed smoothly, but it is not a necessity. Using Sleek helps to ensure a smooth registration process from abroad, no matter what the specific circumstances.

To form a company in the UK, you need a registered address, a company name, a company director and shareholder. This can be the same person. You’ll also need to fill out a memorandum and articles of association and have share capital of at least one share (£1). When using a service such as Sleek, you only need to provide your company name and information about shareholders.

Limited Liability Partnerships is a type of business form in which parties are personally liable proportionally to how much they put into the company. Registering an LLP works the same way as a Limited Company, but you will need an LLP agreement that outlines how it will be run. This will include information such as profit sharing, management and decision making. Using a service such as Sleek will help you to navigate the complexities of setting up an LLP.

A Company Limited By Guarantee, also known as a Not For Profit or Charitable Company, is a type of bsiness in which the parties involved can not remove the profit from the company as shareholders. Guarantors, individuals or corporate bodies that provide a cash guarantee rather than holding shares, must be listed Using a service such as Sleek will help you to navigate the complexities of setting up an LBG.

A Public Limited Company is a business that has shares that can be purchased by the general public. To form a PLC, a business must have allotted share capital with a nominal value of at least £50,000 and they must obtain a trading certificate from Companies House that confirms this. Registering a PLC also requires two directors. Using a service such as Sleek will help you to navigate the complexities of setting up a PLC.

Once your company is registered, you will receive approval from Companies House; you can then begin trading right away. You will then need to register with HMRC for corporation tax. Once your company is registered, you are responsible for issuing share certificates. statutory company registers, records of resolutions and minutes of meetings, annual accounts and tax returns. Using a service such as Sleek allows you to save time by handing all of this over to a third party.

You can set up a limited company on your own through Companies House, but many people find that it is easier to register their company with the support of an organisation who can streamline the process and ensure that all of the right details are in place. Using a service such as Sleek can save you a lot of money and time in the long run.

You can register your business with Companies House for £12 and you will then need to keep your records up to date annually which costs £13 online and £40 by post. Due to the time investment, many individuals will find that they save money in the long-term by hiring a third party, such as Sleek, to incorporate their company for them.