{"id":11362,"date":"2024-01-19T11:19:09","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T11:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/?p=11362"},"modified":"2024-09-15T15:12:39","modified_gmt":"2024-09-15T14:12:39","slug":"information-to-set-up-limited-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/information-to-set-up-limited-company\/","title":{"rendered":"What information do I need to set up a limited company?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To set up a limited company, you must provide information about the company itself, as well as the people who are going to be associated with it as directors, shareholders, and people with significant control.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we take a detailed look at all the information you will need to provide when setting up a company &#8211; some of which you will need to come prepared with, and some which can be selected during the set-up process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that the following details are for a private company limited by shares &#8211; the most popular type of company.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3>The company information needed to set up a company<\/h3>\n<h4>Company name<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your first task is to pick an appropriate name for your new company. As you would expect, there are several rules in place when it comes to choosing a company name:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It must be wholly unique and can\u2019t be similar to any other name that currently exists on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies House public register<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It must end with \u2018Limited\u2019, \u2018Ltd\u2019 or the Welsh equivalents, &#8216;Cyfyngedig&#8217; or &#8216;Cyf&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can\u2019t be offensive<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, if your company name includes any <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/incorporation-and-names\/annex-a-sensitive-words-and-expressions-or-words-that-could-imply-a-connection-with-government\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sensitive words or expressions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; such as \u2018British\u2019, \u2018Health centre\u2019 or \u2018King\u2019 &#8211; you must seek written approval from the relevant body. For example, if you use \u2018NHS\u2019, you will require permission from the Department of Health and Social Care. This approval can then be uploaded to your company formation application.<\/span><\/p>\n            <div class=\"hubspot_shortcode\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/hubspot.sjv.io\/OrKdGZ\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-brand.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/assets\/images\/hubspot_mobile.png\"\n                        alt=\"Get Started With HubSpot's Free Tools.\"\n                        class=\"hubspot_shortcode-mobile\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-brand.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/assets\/images\/hubspot_desktop.png\"\n                        alt=\"Get Started With HubSpot's Free Tools.\"\n                        class=\"hubspot_shortcode-desktop\">\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        \n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check if your proposed company name is available by using our \u2018Search\u2019 tool, now<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We\u2019ll also let you know if it includes any sensitive words or expressions. If it does, we\u2019ll notify you of who you need to contact to gain permission to use the word\/expression.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Business activity<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to provide Companies House with guidance on the type of business your company will be doing. This is done by selecting a Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code from a list that you will be provided with. These are 5-digit codes that outline specific business activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/company-formation-application-rejected\/\" class=\"related\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span class=\"related-title\">Why would my company formation application be rejected?<\/span><\/a>\n                                                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/extent-of-limited-liability-in-a-company\/\" class=\"related\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span class=\"related-title\">What is the extent of limited liability in a company?\u00a0<\/span><\/a>\n                                                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-a-company-secretary\/\" class=\"related\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span class=\"related-title\">What is a company secretary and do I need one?<\/span><\/a>\n                    <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are over 600 codes that you can choose from, which you can filter by entering a keyword related to your business activity. You must select a minimum of one code, but you can choose up to four.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should do your best to choose a code that reflects your activity; however, you will not be tied to this if your plans change.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Jurisdiction<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your company\u2019s jurisdiction is where the company is based. This is dictated by the location of the registered office address (see below for more information about the registered office address).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are four possible jurisdictions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">England and Wales<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Wales only<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northern Ireland\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scotland<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the company\u2019s registered office address is in England, you need to select \u2018England and Wales\u2019. Likewise, if the address is in Wales, you can select either \u2018England and Wales\u2019 or &#8216;Wales only&#8217;. If the address is in Northern Ireland, you must choose \u2018Northern Ireland\u2019, and if it\u2019s in Scotland, you should choose \u2018Scotland\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the company has been formed, the jurisdiction is set. This means it cannot be changed, so whilst the registered office can be updated, it can\u2019t move between jurisdictions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Registered office address<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of the company set-up process, you must state your registered office address. This is the physical address where government agencies (such as Companies House, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/hm-revenue-customs\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HMRC<\/span><\/a>,<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ico.org.uk\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information Commissioner\u2019s Office<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) will send their correspondence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A company does not need to conduct any trading activity from the address, nor do any company representatives need to be based at the address. Any address can be used as the registered office, provided that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is based in the UK<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">It is an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/2006\/46\/part\/6\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&#8216;appropriate address&#8217;<\/a>, \u00a0as defined in the Companies Act 2006 (PO Boxes are not allowed)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The owner of the property has given their permission<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any official mail (such as the aforementioned correspondence from government bodies) is seen by the company directors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The registered office address is published on the Companies House public register, meaning it is easily and freely accessible to any interested party. Because of this, using a residential address as the registered office address is not recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n            <div class=\"revolut_shortcode\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/revolutbusiness.ngih.net\/daV2kQ\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-brand.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/assets\/images\/revolut_mobile.png\"\n                        alt=\"Revolut Business & Affiliates.\"\n                        class=\"revolut_shortcode-mobile\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-brand.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/assets\/images\/revolut_desktop.png\"\n                        alt=\"Revolut Business & Affiliates.\"\n                        class=\"revolut_shortcode-desktop\">\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            \n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/services\/registered-office-address\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registered Office Address Service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (available for \u00a339.00 +VAT), you can use our Covent Garden address as your company\u2019s registered office address, and so shield your private address from the public register whilst boosting your company&#8217;s profile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The service comes included with a number of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/formation-packages\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our company formation packages<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/services\/registered-office-address\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can be purchased separately<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Articles of association<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For your company to be registered successfully, your application needs to be accompanied by an appropriate set of articles of association. This document sets out the rules that company directors must adhere to, and generally defines how the company should operate (for example, how internal decisions are made).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You won\u2019t need to do anything regarding the articles of association, as we have drawn up a set that will be suitable for you and your company. All that\u2019s required from you is confirmation that you wish to use these default articles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The personnel information needed to set up a company<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To set up your company, you must name:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least one director (directors oversee the running of the company)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least one shareholder (shareholders own the company)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most cases, at least one person with significant control (PSCs hold ultimate control in the company)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A company can be set up with just one person being named as the director, shareholder, and PSC. It can also be set up with multiple people &#8211; it\u2019s up to you (however, the PSC is generally also a shareholder).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Director information<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For every director you name, you must provide:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirmation that the individual consents to being a director (this is done by ticking a box)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their title<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First name(s)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last name<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date of birth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nationality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occupation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residential address &#8211; this is not published on the Companies House public register<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Service address &#8211; this is published on the Companies House register (we offer a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/services\/directors-service-address\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Service Address facility<\/a> that allows you to use our address. This can be purchased separately, but is also included with some company formation packages).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Shareholder information<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For every shareholder you name, you must provide:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their title<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First name(s)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last name<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date of birth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nationality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occupation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residential address &#8211; this is not published on the Companies House public register<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Service address &#8211; this is published on the Companies House register<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer to three security questions &#8211; you can choose from the following: mother\u2019s maiden name, father\u2019s forename, town of birth, telephone number, National Insurance number, passport number<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You also need to give information about the shares that the shareholder is going to own. This includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantity of shares<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currency of shares<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price per share<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share particulars, if you want to deviate from the default particulars &#8211; these define the rights attached to the shares (for example, the right to vote and receive dividends)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>About the shares you allocate<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A limited company provides limited liability to its shareholders. This essentially means that shareholders are financially protected if the company were to be wound up. How liable shareholders are depends on the number of shares that have been allocated and the nominal value of these shares.<\/span><\/p>\n            <div class=\"names_shortcode\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/acn.ionos.co.uk\/aff_c?offer_id=3&amp;aff_id=8964&amp;url_id=309\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-brand.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/assets\/images\/242634_Domains_Banner-Cooperation_QCF_325x340_UK.png\"\n                        alt=\"FREE .co.uk Domain Name.\"\n                        class=\"names_shortcode-mobile\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-brand.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/assets\/images\/242634_Domains_Banner-Cooperation_QCF_980x150_UK.png\"\n                        alt=\"FREE .co.uk Domain Name.\"\n                        class=\"names_shortcode-desktop\">\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        \n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s more, how you allocate shares defines the ownership structure of your company. For example, if you allocate two shareholders with one share each, they will hold a 50%\/50% stake in the company. If you have three shareholders and allocate two shareholders with one share each and another shareholder with two shares, they will have a 25%\/25%\/50 share split.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See this post for more information: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/issuing-shares-when-setting-up-a-company-know-your-options\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issuing shares when setting up a company \u2013 know your options<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Person with significant control (PSC) information<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For every PSC you name, you must provide:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their title<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First name(s)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last name<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date of birth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nationality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occupation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residential address &#8211; this is not published on the Companies House public register<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Service address &#8211; this is published on the Companies House register<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must also provide information about the nature of control that the PSC has. This is given through answers to questions regarding:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ownership of shares (how much of the company does the PSC own?)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The voting rights of their shares (what percentage of control do they have?)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether or not they have the power to remove the board of directors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether or not they have a controlling influence over a firm that will have a controlling influence on the company<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether or not they have a controlling influence over a trust that will have a controlling influence on the company<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whilst the company formation process is a relatively simple one, this is probably the most complex step. See this post for more information: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/people-with-significant-control\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with significant control (PSCs) \u2013 who are they and what do they do?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>That\u2019s the information you need to set up a limited company<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have provided all of the necessary information, you will be able to submit your application.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have used Quality Company Formations to form your company, your application will be reviewed by a company expert before being sent to Companies House. They will check over the application to ensure there are no mistakes. If they are happy, your application will be sent to Companies House.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there is an issue, they will be in contact with you to resolve it. Only when the issue has been resolved will the application be sent to Companies House.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once sent to Companies House, it typically takes under 24 hours for the company to be formed. You will then be emailed the company registration number, memorandum and articles of association, share certificates, and company registers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Ready to set up a limited company?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We offer a range of company formation packages, with prices starting at only \u00a351.99.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/formation-packages\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Browse our company formation packages now<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks for reading, we hope you have found this post useful. 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