Debbie Farman
Divisional Director and Director of Legal Practice
Company formation
Check the availability of your chosen company name and then select the UK company type that suits your needs.
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Multiple Share Class Companies
We can help you set up a company with more than one share class that will give you a more complex share structure that offers variation in rights and other privileges.
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Standard
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Essential
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Secretarial
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Registry fees |
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Electronic certificate of incorporation |
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Printed certificate of incorporation |
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| Electronic Jordans articles of association with model articles | |||
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6 bound copies of Jordans articles of association together with model articles |
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| Company register | Retained by company secretary | ||
| Form AA01 to change the company's accounting reference date | |||
| Electronic first board minutes, completed company registers and share certificates | |||
| Registered Domain name of your choice | |||
| Business email and an editable one-page starter website | |||
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Maintenance of company registers |
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| Preparation and filing of Confirmation statement | |||
| Accounts reminders and approval | |||
| Company Secretary and registered office in Bristol or London | |||
| Free online access to your company records | |||
| Copy of company incorporation documents from Companies House | |||
| Free SMS text alert on incorporation | |||
| More info | More info | More info |
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Property Management Company
Used to manage all or part of a site or building on behalf of its owners, a property management company is a popular choice for residential flats but can also be used for commercial or industrial premises.
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Standard
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Essential
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Secretarial
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Registry fees |
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| Electronic certificate of incorporation | |||
| Printed certificate of incorporation | |||
| Electronic Jordans articles of association with model articles | |||
| 6 bound copies of Jordans articles of association together with model articles | |||
| Company register | Retained by company secretary | ||
| Form AA01 to change the company's accounting reference date | |||
| Electronic first board minutes, completed company registers and member/share certificates | |||
| Maintenance of company registers | |||
| Preparation and filing of Confirmation statement | |||
| Accounts reminders and approval | |||
| Company Secretary and registered office in Bristol or London | |||
| Free online access to your company records | |||
| Copy of company incorporation documents from Companies House | |||
| Free SMS text alert on incorporation | |||
| More info | More info | More info |
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Guarantee Companies (Non-charitable)
This is the ideal choice for not-for-profit organisations, like community projects or sports clubs, that need a corporate structure in order to protect their members from personal liability. Note that these companies are not suitable for registered charities.
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Standard
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Essential
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Secretarial
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| Registry fees | |||
| Electronic certificate of incorporation | |||
| Printed certificate of incorporation | |||
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Electronic Jordans articles of association with model articles |
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| 6 bound copies of Jordans articles of association together with model articles | |||
| Company register | Retained by company secretary | ||
| Form AA01 to change the company's accounting reference date | |||
| Electronic first board minutes, completed company registers and members' certificates | |||
| Maintenance of company registers | |||
| Preparation and filing of Confirmation statement | |||
| Accounts reminders and approval | |||
| Company Secretary and registered office in Bristol or London | |||
| Free online access to your company records | |||
| Copy of company incorporation documents from Companies House | |||
| Free SMS text alert on incorporation | |||
| More info | More info | More info |
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Limited Liability Partnerships
A limited liability partnership is the perfect choice is you're looking for the protection of limited liability combined with the flexibility of operating as a partnership.
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LLP - Standard
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LLP - Essential
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LLP - Secretarial
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| Registry fees | |||
| Electronic certificate of incorporation | |||
| Printed certificate of incorporation | |||
| Electronic LLP Agreement | |||
| 6 bound copies of LLP Agreement | |||
| LLP company register | Retained by company secretary | ||
| Form LL AA01 to change the company's accounting reference date | |||
| Electronic first board minutes and completed company registers | |||
| Maintenance of company registers | |||
| Preparation and filing of Confirmation statement | |||
| Accounts reminders and approval | |||
| Administration service and registered office in Bristol or London | |||
| Free online access to your company records | |||
| Copy of company incorporation documents from Companies House | |||
| Free SMS text alert on incorporation | |||
| More info | More info | More info |
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Offshore companies If you are looking to set up a company outside the UK, we can help you incorporate in a range of jurisdictions. |
BVI
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Jersey
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Cyprus
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Seychelles
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Hong Kong
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General appellation of typical private investment vehicle |
British Virgin Island Business Company (BVIBC) |
Zero tax rated |
Private Company |
International Business Company (IBC) |
Private Company |
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Governing corporate legislation |
British Virgin Islands Business Companies Act, 2004 |
Companies Jersey Law 1991 (as amended) |
Companies Law, Cap 113 |
International Business Companies Act 1994 |
Companies Ordinance (Ord. No. 28 of 2012) |
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Time-scale for incorporation |
2 – 3 days |
Fast track 24 hours, otherwise 3-4 working days. |
10 days |
24 hours |
7 - 10 working days |
| Availability of ready-made companies | – subject to due diligence | ||||
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Minimum and maximum number of shareholders |
Minimum one. No maximum |
Minimum one for a private company and two for a Plc. |
Minimum one. Maximum 50. |
Minimum one. No maximum. |
Minimum one. Maximum 50. |
| Statutory minimum paid-up capital requirements |
None |
None |
Euros 1 |
None |
None |
| Standard authorised capital |
50,000 shares |
£10,000 |
Euros 10,000 |
US$100,000 (licence fee is US$100 irrespective of authorised share capital) |
HK$10,000 |
| Residency requirement on shareholders or shareholders' meetings |
None |
None |
None |
None |
None |
| Information published relating to shares and shareholders |
Share register at the registered office address; available for inspection by members. Not publicly available |
Registered shareholders published |
Registered shareholders published |
None |
Registered shareholders published. |
| Minimum and maximum number of directors |
Minimum one, no maximum |
Minimum one, no maximum |
Minimum one |
Minimum one, no maximum |
Minimum one, no maximum |
| Are corporate directors permitted? |
Yes |
Yes. The company must be licensed and regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission |
Yes |
Yes |
Must have st least 1 individual director, corporate directors are permitted to act alongside the individual unless it is publically listed or limited by guarantee |
| Information published relating to directors |
Directors register at the registered office address. Not available to the public |
None |
Directors' details published. |
None |
Directors' details published. |
| Nationality and residency requirements of directors |
None |
None |
None |
None |
None |
| Must accounts be filed publicly? |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Must accounts be audited, and if so by whom? |
No |
No |
Yes, by Cyprus-Registered auditors |
No |
Yes, Auditors must be qualified under the Professional Accountant |
| Must the company have a registered presence in the territory of incorporation? | Yes, Registered office and agent | Yes, Registered Office | Yes, Registered Office. | Yes, Registered Office and Registered Agent | Yes, Registered Office. |
| Information published relating to shares and shareholders |
No |
Not mandatory |
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| Company seal |
Required |
Optional |
Required |
Optional |
Required |
| More info | More info | More info | More info | More info |
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Right to Manage Company
If you are a tenant in England or Wales, a Right to Manage company could give you and your fellow tenants the right to take over from your landlord the management of the building you share.
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Standard
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Essential
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Secretarial
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| Registry fees | |||
| Electronic certificate of incorporation | |||
| Printed certificate of incorporation | |||
| Electronic Jordans articles of association with model articles | |||
| Company register | Retained by company secretary | ||
| Form LL AA01 to change the company's accounting reference date | |||
| Electronic first board minutes and completed company registers | |||
| Maintenance of company registers | |||
| Preparation and filing of Confirmation statement | |||
| Accounts reminders and approval | |||
| Company Secretary and registered office in Bristol or London | |||
| Free online access to your company records | |||
| Copy of company incorporation documents from Companies House | |||
| Free SMS text alert on incorporation | |||
| More info | More info | More info |
Professional practice companies - from £POA + vat
Professional practices across many sectors are increasingly recognising the benefits of operating as a limited company. Community Interest Company - from £350.00 + vat
The CIC model is designed to provide an effective legal form for social enterprises that want to use their profits and assets for the public good. Their aim is to provide benefit to the community or to trade with a "social purpose," rather than to make a profit. Unlimited Company - from £350.00 + vat
Whilst it must be a private company, an unlimited liability company may or may not have a share capital. There is no limit to the liability of members in the event of the company being wound up. Otherwise, members are liable only for whatever sums remain unpaid on their shares. |
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Public Limited Companies
A Public Limited company (plc) is a limited liability company whose shares may be freely sold and traded to the public and whose shares may be listed on a stock exchange.
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Standard
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Essential
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Secretarial
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| Registry fees | |||
| Electronic certificate of incorporation | |||
| Printed certificate of incorporation | |||
| 6 bound copies of Jordans articles of association together with model articles | |||
| Company register | Retained by company secretary | ||
| Form AA01 to change the company's accounting reference date | |||
| Electronic first board minutes and completed company registers | |||
| Maintenance of company registers | |||
| Preparation and filing of Confirmation statement | |||
| Accounts reminders and approval | |||
| Company Secretary and registered office in Bristol or London | |||
| Free online access to your company records | |||
| Copy of company incorporation documents from Companies House | |||
| Free SMS text alert on incorporation | |||
| More info | More info | More info |
Do you form companies on a regular basis? See the benefits of using our company formation process when registering for a Jordans account.
Our Thinking
Is a Limited Liability Partnership right for your business?
Karen Bowley
Company Formations Manager
Excellent service, many thanks for all your help.
Paul Brennan, Godfrey Laws and Co. Limited
Contact
Our friendly experts are here to help you
- Call us on 0117 918 1391
- or email companyformation@jordans.co.uk
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