Set up a Limited Company
Incorporating a limited company with Companies House takes minutes once the paperwork is right — but the paperwork carries decisions that are awkward to unwind later: how many shares to issue and to whom, whether to use a home address as the registered office, which SIC code actually describes what you do.
HTG Accountants handles the incorporation itself and the decisions around it, then registers the new company for corporation tax with HMRC so you are not starting the clock on a filing deadline you don't yet know exists.
The process
How it works
- 01
Tell us the basics
Company name, business activity, and who the shareholders and directors will be.
- 02
We advise on structure
Share allocation, registered office address, and SIC code, explained before anything is filed.
- 03
We file with Companies House
Incorporation submitted electronically — approval is typically same-day.
- 04
HMRC registration follows
Your new company is registered for corporation tax within the statutory window.
The detail
What's included
One fixed fee, agreed before we start. No hourly billing and no surprise extras.
- Companies House incorporation filed correctly the first time — no rejected submissions.
- Share structure and SIC code advice before you commit to paperwork that is awkward to change later.
- Automatic corporation tax registration with HMRC, so the first deadline doesn't catch you unaware.
- A registered office address available from day one if you'd rather not use your home address (see Virtual Office Services).
How long does incorporation take?
Once we have the details we need, electronic incorporation with Companies House is normally approved within 24 hours, often the same day.
Can I use my home address as the registered office?
Yes, but it becomes part of the public register permanently, even after you move. Most clients prefer a dedicated registered office address instead — see our Virtual Office Services.
Do I need an accountant from day one?
You don't need one to incorporate, but every limited company has statutory accounts and confirmation statement obligations from its first year, so it's usually cheaper to set these up correctly from the start than to correct them later.