Start your company. The FOUNDRS way.

The Companies House fee for registering a private limited company online is £100. FOUNDRS doesn't charge an additional formation fee, so £100 is the total cost of forming your company with us. Optional services, such as a registered office and virtual mailbox, are priced separately.

Most online applications are processed by Companies House within 24 hours of submission. Completing the application with FOUNDRS usually takes less time than that, as long as you have your details and identity verification ready.

Yes. You can apply directly to Companies House or use an Authorised Corporate Service Provider such as FOUNDRS. Using FOUNDRS, an AI incorporation agent guides you through each decision and checks your details before your application is submitted.

You don't need an accountant to form a limited company. Once your company is running, it will need to file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and Corporation Tax returns. Many founders choose to work with an accountant for these, and FOUNDRS can help you find one.

You can, but your registered office address appears on the public Companies House register. If you'd rather keep your home address private, you can use a registered office service such as the FOUNDRS London address and virtual mailbox.

Yes. A private limited company can have a single person acting as its only director and only shareholder. That person will also usually be the company's Person with Significant Control.

Companies House issues your certificate of incorporation, and your company information and documents appear in your FOUNDRS account. From there, FOUNDRS helps you keep track of upcoming deadlines, store your company paperwork and find the services your business needs as it grows.