Strategic UK Company Formation & Entity Setup
Don't use a £12 formation agent. We build your company structure to save tax from day one, with bespoke share classes and banking support.
The Structural Advantage
100 Ord Shares. No flexibility. Hard to bring in investors or split income.
- A Shares: Voting (Director Control)
- B Shares: Dividends (Spouse Income)
- C Shares: Capital (Future Investors)
"Re-doing a bad company formation costs 10x more than doing it right the first time. Get the Articles of Association correct from Day 1."
Foundations Matter
Your company is a legal entity. Its constitution (Articles) dictates how you get paid, who has power, and what happens if you sell. Generic templates don't protect you.
The £12 Formation Trap
Cheap online agents give you "Model Articles" and 1 share class. This locks you out of tax planning.
Privacy Exposure
Using your home address as the Registered Office puts it on the public record forever.
Bank Account Rejection
High-street banks reject automated applications with generic "SIC Codes" (business descriptions).
The "Day 2" Checklist
Forming the company is just the start. We handle the critical next steps to get you trading.
Banking
We provide the incorporation documents (Certificate, Articles) that banks legally require for AML checks. We can also introduce you to fast-track digital banks (Tide, Starling, Revolut).
Corporation Tax
HMRC must be notified within 3 months of trading. We register you for Corporation Tax immediately so you don't miss the window, and set up your Government Gateway account.
VAT Registration
If you need to reclaim VAT on setup costs (laptops, stock), we register you voluntarily. If you expect >£90k turnover, we handle the mandatory registration.
Your New Company in 24 Hours
Structure Strategy
We don't just fill a form. We ask: "Do you need a Holding Company?" "Should your spouse have B Shares?" We design the tax structure first.
Name & ID Check
We check the Companies House register for name conflicts and perform digital AML ID checks on directors to satisfy money laundering regulations.
Digital Filing
We submit the incorporation to Companies House electronically. Approval is usually granted within 3-24 hours.
Post-Formation Setup
Once approved, we issue the Share Certificates, Minutes of the First Board Meeting, and register you for Corporation Tax.
Banking & VAT
We provide the documents banks need to open your account and handle your VAT registration if required immediately.
What You Receive
Certificate of Incorporation
Your company's birth certificate.
Articles of Association
Bespoke rules (not just standard).
Share Certificates
Legal proof of ownership.
First Board Minutes
Required to make the company legal.
Authentication Code
Secure code for future filings.
WebFiling Setup
HMRC & Companies House accounts.
The Perceptive Difference
Choose Your Structure
Are you a standard trading business or a property investor?
Trading Ltd
Best for: Contractors / SMEs
Tax Efficient
The standard setup for most UK businesses. Includes Alphabet Shares for spousal tax planning and advice on the optimum director salary level.
Property SPV
Best for: Landlords
Mortgage Ready
Specifically designed for Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) to hold property. We use the correct SIC codes required by mortgage lenders to ensure you qualify for Ltd Company Buy-to-Let products.
Pricing Clarity
A one-off fee for the formation. Ongoing services (Registered Office, Accounting) are separate.
Formation Fee
Fixed Project Fees
Formation Packages
Essentials
Formation Fee
Incorporation only (Client provides address).
- Standard Articles
- Digital Certificate
- CT Registration
Privacy & Protection
Privacy Package
Includes Registered Office to hide home address.
- Registered Office (1 Yr)
- Director Service Address
- Digital Mailroom
Strategic Setup
Strategic Package
Multi-class shares for tax planning.
- Alphabet Shares (A, B, C)
- Spousal Allocation
- VAT Registration
Common Questions
Companies House typically approves digital applications within 3 to 24 hours. We usually have the certificate the same day.
To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, we need photo ID (Passport/Licence) and proof of address (Utility Bill) for all directors and shareholders.
Legally, a Limited Company is a separate entity and must have its own account. You cannot use your personal account. We can fast-track this for you.
Yes, but it will be on the public record forever. We recommend using our Registered Office service to keep your home address private.
