Register a company in the UK
The simple, free way to register a company
Starting a business? You can register a Limited Company for free and open a business account with ANNA at the same time. It’s quick, easy and free!
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Useful add-ons for your new business
Additional services you might need to accompany your free company registration with ANNA
Register a company in 4 quick simple steps
Do I need a business bank account?
Limited companies need business accounts
If you operate as a Limited Company, you’re legally obliged to have a separate business account for your business finances
Why register a company?
When you start a new business there are a few options you can take. The most common are operating as a sole trader or a Limited Company.
To operate as a Limited Company, you need to register with Companies House. That usually costs £12, but we’ll do it for you for free.
We can register your company in 5 minutes and you should receive your certificate of incorporation within hours.
What company types are there and which one should I choose?
- Private Limited Company (Ltd) by shares: A company owned by private shareholders with limited liability, meaning their personal assets are protected if the company faces financial difficulties.
- Company Limited by Guarantee: Typically used by non-profit organisations, members' liability is limited to a predetermined amount they agree to contribute in the event of the company being wound up.
- Public Limited Company (PLC): A company whose shares are publicly traded on the stock exchange, allowing the general public to become shareholders.
- Community Interest Company (CIC): A company established to benefit the community or pursue social and environmental objectives, with profits reinvested for public good rather than distributed to shareholders.
- Limited Liability Partnership (LLP): A hybrid between a partnership and a limited company, offering limited liability protection to its partners.
Can I set up a business with multiple directors?
How many directors does a limited company need?
What documents do I need to register my company?
Note: if your company has more than one director or shareholder, you can add these details later with Companies House.
I’ve completed the registration process, now what?
What is a virtual office?
What if someone sends mail to my virtual office address?
- Companies House
- HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
- Government Gateway
- Inland Revenue
- Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
- Court documents (including Tribunals Services)
- Department of Work & Pensions (DWP)
- Intellectual Property Office (IPO)
- Office for National Statistics
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ANNA business account
If you’ve registered your business with ANNA Company Registration, the fastest and easiest option is to open an ANNA business account. All you need to do is verify your ID and provide proof of address and your business account will be ready to go!
An ANNA business account is perfect for newly formed companies. You get a debit Mastercard, your own unique payment collection link and the ability to pay cash into your account, as well as local and international payments, an in-app invoice generator and receipt scanner, multiple expense cards for employees and 1% cashback on select categories.
ANNA +Taxes
ANNA can make business taxes a breeze. ANNA +Taxes ensure that you never miss a deadline, and we specialise in helping you minimize your tax burden so you don’t pay more than you have to.
ANNA +Taxes calculates your income, expenses, Corporation Tax and VAT, reminds you of your deadlines and can even file your taxes for you. And if you’ve got a question, you can ask our tax experts.
+Taxes is perfect for newly-formed companies as it allows you to start on the right foot. You can focus on growing your business and leave the paperwork and tax admin to us.