How to register a company in UK?

by Vidit Agarwal Marketing Director

Are you excited to share your awesome business idea with the world? But wondering how to make that happen in the first place? See, registering a company is one of the first few initial and essential steps towards turning your imagination into a living reality, out in the real world with real people. This simple piece of article will walk you through the whole process of registering a UK limited company.

The process involved in the incorporation or registration of a UK company is simple, easy and affordable. However, you are required to produce a series of company documents, enter all necessary details and send them to Companies House.

A step-by-step guide to registering a company in the UK

We have put together all the essential information related to the UK company registration in this simple and easy instructional step guide. Read further to arrive at a clear understanding of the registration process:

I. Plan & Choose Your Company Structure

Planning & choosing a company structure is the first and the most important step towards registering a company in the UK. While registering a UK company, entrepreneurs often opt for what we call a 'private company limited by shares'.

A good structure of the company allows you to control and manage your taxes like corporation tax to name one. A company director, for example, could draw his/her income from the dividends (company) just to pay tax, much less than required.

From the first nascent idea of business, the company directors derive a blueprint, and further plan (with documentation) to operate, develop and grow the company business. All this happens while figuring a business structure for company limited or limited company, whatever you want to call.

II. Register Your Company Name

You need to check whether your desired company name (limited company) is available for registration. Company Name is the most important aspect of your business; it is the face value of your business. You need to keep everything in mind from competitors to your products/services while finding a suitable name for your company.

We've put a list of 4 key points that you need to remember while choosing your company name. Following this will ensure a company that you can be proud to associate with to carry out your business operations.