Company Formation
Starting a Company? Get It Right from Day One
Setting up a company in the UK is straightforward in form, but the structure chosen at the outset can have long-term legal and commercial implications.
This service provides clear, practical legal support to ensure that your company is set up correctly, aligned with your business objectives, and supported by appropriate documentation from the start.
Whether you are based in the UK or establishing a business from overseas, the focus is on making the process efficient, structured, and legally sound.
Who This Service is For
This service is suitable if:
- You are starting a new business in the UK
- You are an international client establishing a UK company
- You want clarity on ownership and share structure
- You require legal input beyond basic Companies House registration.
What This Service Covers
COMPANY FORMATION
- Guidance on company structure
- Incorporation of a UK limited company or LLP
- Registration with Companies House
STRUCTURING ADVICE
- Directors, shareholders, and Persons with Significant Control (PSC)
- Shareholding structure and allocation
- SIC code and business activity alignment
SUPPOORTING DOCUMENTATION
- Standard constitutional documents
- Optional drafting of:
- Shareholders’ agreements
- LLP agreements
- Director service agreements
Why Legal Support Matters
Many companies are set up quickly without considering how the structure will operate in practice.
Common issues include:
- Unclear ownership arrangements
- Lack of agreement between shareholders
- Incorrect or incomplete documentation
Addressing these matters at the outset is significantly more efficient than revisiting them later.
Fees
| Service | Fee (Inclusive of VAT) |
|---|---|
| Standard Company Formation (Ltd or LLP) | £450 |
| Add-on: Shareholder Agreement or LLP Agreement | +£750 |