{"id":6593,"date":"2019-08-26T15:59:14","date_gmt":"2019-08-26T14:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/?p=6593"},"modified":"2024-05-17T15:31:24","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T14:31:24","slug":"how-long-does-it-take-to-set-up-a-limited-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-to-set-up-a-limited-company\/","title":{"rendered":"How long does it take to set up a limited company?"},"content":{"rendered":"

It takes very little time and effort to set up a limited company in the UK if you choose the online company formation route. Provided you have all of the required information to hand, you can complete an application to register a limited company in just 5 minutes. Once submitted, your new company could be registered at Companies House in under 24 hours, but this is subject to Companies House workload.<\/p>\n

If you have an urgent need to incorporate a company as soon as possible, we would always recommend that you add the \u2018guaranteed same-day service\u2019 to your order. This is provided by most company formation agents.<\/p>\n

There is also the option to complete a postal registration process using form IN01 \u2013 application to register a company<\/a>, but this takes at least 8-10 days and costs significantly more than online incorporation through a company formation agent or Companies House.<\/p>\n Our Fully Inclusive Package - the perfect way to set up a limited company<\/span><\/a>\n \n

Furthermore, it is much easier to make mistakes on a paper form, so there is a significantly higher chance of a postal application being rejected. According to Companies House, 53% of paper applications are rejected, versus just 8% of online applications.<\/p>\n

When is the best time to set up a limited company?<\/h3>\n

Generally, the best time to set up a limited company is first thing in the morning on a weekday. The earlier you submit the application form, the quicker it should be processed and approved.<\/p>\n

Monday mornings are often quite busy due to the backlog of company registration applications received over the weekend, which is worth bearing in mind. In any case, most incorporations are approved on the same day.<\/p>\n

Why would company formation be delayed or rejected?<\/h3>\n

It is often the smallest of errors and oversights that delay company formation or cause Companies House to reject an application. However, due to built-in checks, the online application form greatly minimises the risk of making mistakes.<\/p>\n

The most common culprits of delayed or rejected company registration include:<\/p>\n