Set Up A Company
Before you go off into the big bad world and start your business. If you’ve opted to run as a limited, it has to be registered with the Registrar of Companies - Companies House.
Incorporating your business is the process by which a new or existing business is converted into a corporate body and is recognized as a separate entity.
If you’re quite competent you can handle the registration process yourself. There are a few good websites out there that will allow you to do-it-yourself. Though, it’s always a good idea to seek professional advice before you do so to ensure that incorporation is right for you. Some people have made the leap, only to find that they’ve made a massive mistake. A company formation agent, solicitor, accountant or chartered secretary can carry out the process for you, for a fee, as well as offer advice.
Registration Documents and Forms
If you want to set up as a limited company in the
One of the most important documents is “A Memorandum of Association”, this particular document gives details of the company’s name, location and what type of business it will carry out.
The next important document are the “Articles of Association”, this document basicall describes how the company will be run, the rights of the shareholders and the powers of the company’s directors.
Form 10 (Statement of the First Directors, Secretary and Registered Office) giving details of the company’s registered office and the names and addresses of its directors and company secretary. The equivalent form in
Form 12 (Declaration of Compliance with the Requirements of the Companies Act), stating that the company meets all the legal requirements of incorporation. The equivalent form in Northern Ireland is Form 23.