--- title: Company Formation Services | Accounted --- [Skip to content](https://www.accountedltd.com/services/company-formation#main-content) [![accounted copy(1)](https://www.accountedltd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/accounted%20copy(1).png?width=198&height=35&name=accounted%20copy(1).png "accounted copy(1)")](https://www.accountedltd.com/?hsLang=en) - Industries [Healthcare](https://www.accountedltd.com/industries/healthcare-accounting?hsLang=en) [Beauty](https://www.accountedltd.com/industries/beauty-accounting?hsLang=en) [Professional Services](https://www.accountedltd.com/industries/professional-services-accounting?hsLang=en) [Startup Tech](https://www.accountedltd.com/industries/startup-tech-accounting?hsLang=en) [E-commerce](https://www.accountedltd.com/industries/ecommerce-accounting?hsLang=en) [Construction Trades](https://www.accountedltd.com/industries/construction-trades-accounting?hsLang=en) [Property](https://www.accountedltd.com/industries/property-accounting?hsLang=en) [Charity & CIC](https://www.accountedltd.com/industries/charity-cic-accounting?hsLang=en) - Services [Bookkeeping](https://www.accountedltd.com/services/bookkeeping?hsLang=en) [VAT Returns](https://www.accountedltd.com/services/vat-returns?hsLang=en) [Management Accounts](https://www.accountedltd.com/services/management-accounts?hsLang=en) [Payroll](https://www.accountedltd.com/services/payroll-services?hsLang=en) [Company Formation](https://www.accountedltd.com/services/company-formation) [Annual Accounts](https://www.accountedltd.com/services/annual-accounts?hsLang=en) [Business Consulting](https://www.accountedltd.com/services/business-consulting?hsLang=en) [CFO Advisory](https://www.accountedltd.com/services/cfo-advisory?hsLang=en) [Self-Assessment Tax Returns](https://www.accountedltd.com/services/self-assessment-tax-returns?hsLang=en) - [About](https://www.accountedltd.com/about?hsLang=en) - [Contact](https://www.accountedltd.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) - Resources [Blog](https://www.accountedltd.com/blog?hsLang=en) - Academy [Account-ED Academy](https://www.accountedltd.com/academy?hsLang=en) [Account-ED Community](https://www.accountedltd.com/academy/community?hsLang=en) [Summer Internships](https://www.accountedltd.com/academy/summer-internships?hsLang=en) [Mentorship](https://www.accountedltd.com/academy/mentorship?hsLang=en) [Schools](https://www.accountedltd.com/academy/schools?hsLang=en) [Courses](https://www.accountedltd.com/academy/courses?hsLang=en) - [Book a Free Consultation](https://31oo85xkgla.typeform.com/to/EdwZPQAo) - [Client Login](https://manager.brightsg.com/signin) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # Company Formation Register your business correctly from day one - with expert guidance on the right structure for your goals   24-48 hour setup • Companies House registered • HMRC compliant - [Book Your Free Consultation](https://31oo85xkgla.typeform.com/to/EdwZPQAo) Your browser does not support HTML5 video. #### Our Partners - ![logo\_11](https://www.accountedltd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_11.png?width=260&name=logo_11.png "logo_11") - ![logo\_10](https://www.accountedltd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_10.png?width=260&name=logo_10.png "logo_10") - ![logo\_8](https://www.accountedltd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_8.png?width=260&name=logo_8.png "logo_8") - ![logo\_7](https://www.accountedltd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_7.png?width=260&name=logo_7.png "logo_7") - ![logo\_2 (2)](https://www.accountedltd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_2%20(2).png?width=380&name=logo_2%20(2).png "logo_2 (2)") - ![logo\_9-1](https://www.accountedltd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_9-1.png?width=320&name=logo_9-1.png "logo_9-1") - ![logo\_12-1](https://www.accountedltd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_12-1.png?width=320&name=logo_12-1.png "logo_12-1") ## Get expert Advice Starting a business should be exciting, not overwhelming. Our company formation service ensures your business is registered correctly with Companies House and HMRC, fully compliant from day one. 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We can advise on requirements for overseas directors. - ### What documents do I receive once my company is formed?   You’ll receive a Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum & Articles of Association, and Share Certificates. - ### Can you help me open a business bank account?   Yes, through our partnership with Tide, we can support you in setting up your business bank account quickly, and you’ll benefit from reduced rates on formation. Can't find what you are looking for? [We would like to chat with you.](https://www.accountedltd.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) ## Ready to start your business the right way? Don't risk getting your business structure wrong or missing crucial registrations. Our company formation service ensures you're set up correctly from day one, with ongoing accounting support as you grow. Book your free consultation today and take the first step toward building your business. 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