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Electronic Company Formation

online company formation is a simple and fast method of company registration. In 3-5 working hours your limited company formation will be complete and you will be ready to trade, thanks to our reliable online company formation system. We will also get you some of the lowest prices available in the UK. We offer many different packages depending on what sort of company formation is required, whether it be Scottish company formation or English & Walsh company formation. All packages get direct electronic appointment of Directors, Secretary and Shareholders at Companies House. All our packages allow variable nominal and issued share capital to be selected by the Purchaser and allow for the selection of all major currencies including Sterling, Euro and the US Dollar. Once your UK private limited company by shares is successfully incorporated you can log in to your account and make any changes in your company structure electronically, you will be even able to submit already pre-completed Annual Return, Dormant Company Accounts or change accountancy reference date - everything very convenient and easy from your PC. Without any doubts, electronic formation is the most convenient way to form a limited company.

UK Company Formation

As an authorised Companies House Agent, we can complete an electronic UK company formation within 3-5 working hours. This means that your company will be legally registered with the UK Companies House or the Companies House in Cardiff depending on where you are locating your business. We can undertake a UK company formation for a UK corporation, form a UK limited company, or form a UK LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) company. We will obviously take care of all the administration concerning your UK company formation. Once your Irish company has been incorporated, you will receive Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum and Articles of Association, Share Certificates and the Minutes of the 1st Directors meeting.

Scottish Company Formation

We can complete a Scottish company formation electronically within 3-5 working hours. This means that your company will be registered legally in the Companies House in Scotland. Once your Scottish company has been incorporated, you will receive Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum and Articles of Association, Share Certificates and the Minutes of the 1st Directors meeting.

UK Managed Companies

UK Managed Companies. We will register your company, act as the legal and accountancy daily administrators, deal on your behalf with the Inland Revenue, Companies House and HM Customs and Excise, provide the registered office, maintain company minutes and in fact everything necessary to provide you with a fully functional managed company in London. Once your UK Company has been incorporated, you will receive Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum and Articles of Association, Share Certificates and the Minutes of the 1st Directors meeting.

Irish Managed Companies

Being just one one of the key services offered by Starting My Business. We will register your Irish Managed Company legally with Company Registration Office (CRO), act as the legal and accountancy daily administrators, deal on your behalf with the Company Registration Office and the Irish Revenue Commissioners, provide the registered office, maintain company minutes and everything necessary to provide you with a fully functional Irish Limited Company. Once your Irish Company has been incorporated, you will receive Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum and Articles of Association, Share Certificates and the Minutes of the 1st Directors meeting.

Edinburgh Registered Office Address

Add invaluable prestige and credibility to your business by listing our Edinburgh office as your official registered office address (a legal requirement). For the small sum of £120.00+VAT per annum, we will automatically forward on all official Company House and service of process mail to your "Billing" or other chosen address. For a small business operating form home, this service may also prevent your local council claiming commercial rates. Please note that Registered Office Address is included in all our accountancy packages.

Virtual Offices

Virtual Office is a quick and cheap method of establishing a genuine business presence of your UK or Irish company. Virtual Office includes an exclusive London Telephone Number with all calls being answered using your company name including the maintenance of basic information on your business like your voicemail account, non dedicated fax number, registered office address, mail redirection and forwarding services. There are many successful virtual offices in London.

Irish Company Formation

Starting My Business has extensive experience with company formation and business registration in Ireland. As we are part of the Company Incorporation Scheme FE PHRAINN we can guarantee incorporation within 5 working days. Once your Irish company has been incorporated, you will receive Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum and Articles of Association, Share Certificates and the Minutes of the 1st Directors meeting.

Nominee Secretary

The Corporate Nominee Secretary will be a company acting as your company's secretary. It is important to note that Nominee Secretaries do not have an active role or function in the actual running of the company. The service includes the signing of a UK bank mandate and completion of a G88 (2) Allotment of Shares form. Recommended to be taken with any of our Accountancy packages.

London Registered Office Address

Add invaluable prestige and credibility to your business by listing our London Imperial Wharf registered address or Edinburgh Office as your official registered office address (a legal requirement). For the small sum of UK £99.00+VAT per annum, we will automatically forward on all official Company House and service of process mail to your "Billing" or other chosen address. For a small business, operating from home this service may also prevent your local council claiming commercial rates.

Mail Redirection/Forwarding

Part of the Virtual Office Service, Mail Service Option for mail redirection or forwarding - For an extra £20.00 + VAT per month you can have your mail collected or forwarded to any address with the only extra being post and packaging.

Annual Return to Companies House

Under section 363 of the Companies Act 1985, it is the responsibility of every limited liability company to submit annual return information about their company including any changes that may have occurred. For £50.00 + VAT we will make any relevant changes to accurately reflect any Director, Secretary or Shareholder changes that may have occurred. The fee also include £15.00 Companies House Duty.

Accountancy Services

Starting My Business Accountancy services for limited company has been set up specifically to cater for the needs of both the newly established and growing business sectors. From our research, we offer UK accountancy services at prices often 50% to 75% cheaper than other domestic practices. In other words, 'Starting My Business' offers you the Best of All Worlds for whatever your accountancy, payroll or PAYE needs. In fact, our clients will immediately benefit from speaking to one of our business consultants who will try to identify how best to achieve business success no matter whether a business is 10 days or 10 years old.

Business Banking

We understand how important it is for your company to have business account open immediately after registration. That is why we offer free fast track UK Business Banking Introduction to all Starting My Business clients. Starting My Business will introduce you to Major UK High Street Banks, which offers a Fast Track account opening process and Free Business Banking.

Pay roll

Starting My Business can help your limited company with processing payroll. We will calculate very quickly for you Tax deductions, National Insurance Contributions, Sick Pay, Holiday Entitlements etc., and prepare PAYE Year End forms. Our fees: £50.00 per 1 employee or £100.00 per month up to 7 employees (P35 Included).

VAT Registration

Value Added Tax (VAT) is charged on services and goods that are provided in the UK by businesses, which are VAT registered. VAT is also charged on some services and goods imported from non-EU countries, and brought into the UK from other EU member countries. If you are turning over more than £67,000 in a year (VAT registration threshold), then you must register for Value Added Tax. Our accountancy team can manage this process for you and make an electronic VAT application on your behalf to obtain a VAT registration number for your limited company for a small sum of £50.00 + VAT. Obviously, we will take care of the whole VAT registration process.

VAT Returns

Starting My Business also offer a VAT management service for limited companies, which includes obtaining the VAT number electronically and filing quarterly VAT returns. Simply speaking we will control and manage very efficiently your VAT returns completion process and make sure that all the VAT Return submissions are sent on time.

Limited company formations

As an authorised Companies House Agent, we can complete a UK company limited company formation electronically within 3-5 working hours. This means that your company will be legally registered with the UK Companies House or the Companies House in Cardiff depending on where you are locating your business.

Limited liability company formation

Incorporating a company and taking on the responsibilities of being a director and/or secretary may be one of the most important choices of your business life. Before commencing, all clients are advised to consider the advantages and disadvantages of a limited company compared to either a sole proprietorship or partnership. When running a company there is generally a little more bureaucracy to manage, but in most cases this is redressed by the protection given to personal assets. Additionally, UK Corporate Tax levels and payment periods for small companies are usually more favourable than those set for individuals.

UK limited company

A UK Limited Company can be formed electronically within 3-5 working hours. Once person can form a UK limited company. Directors can be either individuals or corporate entities. However, from 1 October 2008, every company must have at least one director who is a "natural person," not a corporate entity. There are no residency or nationality restrictions for directors. There is no longer a legal requirement to appoint a company secretary. All UK companies must have at least one subscriber/shareholder at the time of incorporation. Registered Office Address must be within the English & Welsh jurisdiction. Shares should ideally be denominated in Pounds Sterling but technically can be denominated in any legal tender currency.

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startingmybusiness.biz is a trading name for SCF Legal & Corporate Management Services Limited

A Company registered in England & Wales with a registered office address located at:
3 The Fountain Centre, Lensbury Avenue, Imperial Wharf, London, SW6 2TW.
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