We can assist with a range of services in connection with Company Formation and Business Set Up.
- Company Formation
- Bespoke Corporate Entities
- Partnerships and Sole Traders
- Partnership and Shareholder Agreements
This is the process of incorporating a company via Companies House.
We can incorporate private companies registered in England; we don’t incorporate companies in Scotland, Ireland or non UK jurisdictions, and we do not incorporate public companies.
Typical price for a Company formation is £244 comprising £120 professional fee, £24 vat and £100 Companies House fee.
We undertake our formations via Companies House; it is possible for someone to do this themselves; our charge is for our expertise and experience in avoiding common pitfalls and difficulties.
See our Guide to Choosing a Company Name
We can also assist in the formation of more specialist and bespoke corporate entities, and discuss their merit with you impartially, eg:
- Companies Limited by Guarantee (useful for charitable and social activities)
- Community Interest Companies
- Limited Liability Partnerships
- Registration of Charities
These services are subject to bespoke pricing
Registration of Sole Traders and Partnerships
There are very few formalities for the registration of a Sole Trader or Partnership (other than LLP), and we would normally carry this work out for clients ex-gratia.
However Partnerships, other than with immediate family, should be backed by a Partnership Agreement.
Partnership and Shareholders Agreements
These are agreements between partners in a partnership (LLP or unlimited) or between shareholders in a company, and govern their relationship with each other, profit sharing / distribution rights, dispute resolution and similar.
They are not a legal requirement – the law imposes certain terms if agreements don’t exist – however they are strongly recommended for anything other than business ventures with close family. Typical cost from £500 + vat, although in more complex cases we may recommend that a lawyer be engaged.