You can register directly via Companies House for a small fee, and the process itself is straightforward. What is less straightforward is knowing whether a limited company is the right structure for your situation, what share allocation to use, and which HMRC registrations you need from day one. Getting those decisions right at formation is considerably cheaper than correcting them later, which is where having an accountant involved from the start earns its cost.

Formation is offered at a fixed fee covering Companies House registration and initial HMRC setup. If you want ongoing accounting support — year-end accounts, corporation tax, bookkeeping — that is quoted separately at a fixed monthly fee. The quote covers everything discussed. There are no charges that appear afterwards for work that was not agreed upfront.

Yes, and it is more common than you might expect. If your company is already registered but the accounts have not kept up, catch-up work is quoted separately and honestly — you will know exactly what it costs before anything starts. Plenty of clients arrive with records in some state of disarray and leave with considerably less to worry about.

No. There is no long-term contract and no lock-in period. If you form your company with us and later decide to move to a different accountant, your records are yours and will be handed over cleanly. We would rather earn your ongoing business by being useful than bind you to a contract that makes leaving difficult.

Yes, and this is often the first conversation. Limited company structure is not right for everyone — it depends on your expected profits, how you want to pay yourself, and your plans for growth. We will talk through both options clearly and give you a straightforward recommendation before any formation takes place, so you make the decision with full information.

Corporation Tax registration with HMRC is mandatory and must be completed within three months of starting to trade — missing this deadline attracts a penalty. VAT registration is required once your taxable turnover exceeds the current threshold, though voluntary registration before that point can sometimes be beneficial. If you plan to pay yourself a salary, PAYE registration is also needed. All of these are considered and handled as part of our formation process so nothing is overlooked.