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Setting up a limited company in the UK is marketed as quick and straightforward, and technically, it is. In many cases, you can incorporate within hours. But that speed is exactly why mistakes happen. Beneath that simplicity sits a series of administrative, legal, financial and structural decisions that many first...

In November 2025, Companies House launched its new identity verification policy. Verifying your identity is now compulsory and all new and existing directors and PSCs must complete this process or risk being struck off the public register. 99p Company Formations have kept across this change in policy so our existing customers...

Choosing a business name is one of the first and most meaningful steps in building a new venture. It reflects who you are and how customers will recognise you even as you grow and develop. However, when selecting a business name in the UK, you must meet certain legal requirements...

Making the move to a limited company often happens at a point of growth, when a business is gaining traction or planning for the future. However, many founders find themselves navigating unfamiliar legal terminology and decisions about ownership or governance at this stage of the process. Taking the time to...

If you’re a small business or sole trader operating out of your own home, then registering your office address with Companies House can cause understandable concern. Despite these reasonable concerns, having a registered office address is still a necessary requirement for Companies House. It is important to recognise that there...

Running a limited company is rarely static. Over time, businesses grow, restructure, relocate, or change direction, and when that happens, the information held by Companies House must be updated to reflect those changes accurately. If you’re feeling uncertain about where to start when changing information for the online register, 99p...

If you’ve never set up a business before, forming a limited company can feel like unfamiliar territory. What documents do you need? Who can be a director? When should you register? What happens after incorporation? These are the questions almost every new business owner asks, and they’re surprisingly far easier...

If you’ve recently registered a company or are considering doing so, you may have come across the term confirmation statement. While it sounds formal, and slightly intimidating, it is one of the simplest, most routine requirements for UK companies. Filing your confirmation statement correctly and on time is important. And knowing...

Starting a business is an exciting step, but the administrative process of registering a company can feel daunting, especially for first time founders. Many new founders are confident in their business idea yet feel uncertain when faced with the responsibility of making the right structural choices from the outset. Luckily,...

One of the first practical questions that arises when formalising a business is simple: how much does it cost to register with Companies House? While the registration process itself is fairly straightforward, the costs around it can vary depending on how you file, what additional services you choose, and how...