Company formation: Register a business

Setting up a company has never been simpler

So you want to set up your own company but you are unsure of the right direction to go in... don't worry we are here to help.

It is important to get the structure right from the very beginning and use the right vehicle to get you to were you want to be.

We will advise you on the best road to take and take care of the setting up process on your behalf.

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The benefits

Avoid future problems
free up your time
Tax efficient structure

Why should I get help when forming a company?

Incorrect company structures can be costly

Forming a company with the incorrect share structure could be very costly! We will undertake a tax review and provide advice to ensure the company is set up with the appropriate share structure, share capital and officers.
You want to get it right from the very beginning!

How do I set up a company?

Let Caldwell Penn do the hard work for you

We listen to your business needs and provide advice on:
- The correct vehicle to use
- The most tax efficient share structure to use depending on your circumstances
- Officer appointments
- Company name
- Registered office address and service office address implications
Following completion of a simple company formation order form we will incorporate your company with Companies House using our accounting software Company Secretarial module.
Formation typically takes between 24-48 hours although same-day incorporation is available if required.

What happens after the company is formed?

We will help you with all other aspects of accounting

Following incorporation, we will provide you with both electronic and paper copies of the:
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum & Articles of Association
- Minutes, resolutions and share certificate.
We will then attend to the following initial requirements when the new company is formed:
- Advice regarding opening a bank account
- VAT registration where necessary
- Company registration for Corporation Tax
- Set up of a company PAYE scheme
- Bookkeeping set-up and advice
We are able and happy to attend to all ongoing accounting requirements for your new company.

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"Caldwell Penn helped to set up my first business in 2010, initially as a Sole Trader, then as a Limited Company and this year advised on the structure of a second company with all the joys of VAT and payroll to contend with. Knowing that Mark and the team manage our accounts and tax allows us to do our job and grow the business. I would happily recommend their professional and friendly service to any start-up or growing business and being local is a real bonus."

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"I have been hugely impressed with the team at Caldwell Penn from my very first meeting. The swiftness of responses to any queries never ceases to amaze; I have always been treated with enormous respect despite, no doubt, often asking highly ignorant questions given my very primitive understanding of tax.Their friendly help and guidance has enabled me to get my tax affairs suitably organised and I sleep more soundly at night knowing I am in safe hands, not to mention better off. I would recommend them to anyone."

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