How to Set Up a Limited Company UK (Step by Step)
You set up a limited company by registering it with Companies House online, which costs GBP 100 and usually takes under 24 hours. You need a company name, at least one director, a shareholder, a SIC code and a registered office address, plus identity verification. You can do it yourself; a formation agent is optional.
Company name - Must be unique, end in "Limited" or "Ltd", and not be too similar to an existing...
At least one director - A real person aged 16 or over who runs the company and is legally...
At least one shareholder - Can be the same person as the director; a company limited by guarantee...
Share capital - A statement of capital; many companies start with a single GBP 1 ordinary share
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