Register your UK limited companyfor £14.99 £100UK company formation made simple

The formation fee is £14.99 upfront. Sterling Formations is an official Tide partner, and applicants who start the Tide journey through our route get the £14.99 fee back, subject to Tide’s eligibility criteria and T&Cs. Review the live terms before applying.

The application is completed online. Once submitted, Companies House processes it electronically; processing times vary and the Certificate of Incorporation is issued after the application is accepted.

Any person aged 16 or over can be a director of a UK limited company. There is no requirement to be a UK resident. However, your company must have a registered office address in the UK — either in England & Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland.

You need a company name, director and shareholder details, a registered office address, a SIC code and your share structure. Check the current application requirements before submitting.

You'll need to register for Corporation Tax with HMRC within 3 months of starting to trade. You'll also need to file an annual Confirmation Statement and annual accounts with Companies House each year. We recommend speaking to an accountant once you're up and running.

Yes. Sterling's formation guidance is available without opening a Tide account. However, the £14.99 reimbursement and £25 reward are only available when you start the Tide journey through Sterling Formations’ official partner route. Add £100 to the Tide account within 30 days to receive the £25 reward. Tide’s current terms apply.