Companies House (Often refered to as Company House) is responsible for company registration in Great Britain. It also has a key role in providing information about British companies.
A new company must:
- give details of its constitution in the form of a Memorandum and Articles of Association
- give details of its directors, company secretary and members.
- have a registered office.
These documents are often prepared by private sector formation agents, but there is no requirement in law to use an agent.
A new company comes into existence when the Registrar of Companies issues a certificate of incorporation. The incorporation process normally takes 5 working days and costs £20. A same-day company incorporation service is also available for an additional fee.
The following guidance is provided to help you understand how to register a company and the legal requirements that you must adhere to.
* All fees must be made payable to 'Companies House’. |
