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Company Formations

Form your new company quickly online with Wisteria Formations

Wisteria's company formation service allows you to incorporate your company instantly for as little as £24.99. Wisteria can continue to support your business with a host of optional professional services:

Company Name Checker

Accountancy & business advice
Business plans
Tax advice
Company secretary
Registered office and mail forwarding
VAT registration / PAYE registration

Simple process with videos to guide you

Wisteria Formations allows you to register a company instantly in 10 easy steps. View our company registration video to learn more.

We are one of the leading UK Company Formations agents and we are part of Wisteria Chartered Accountants so you can be safe in the knowledge that our formations service is quick, reliable and trustworthy.

When it comes to Company Formations we provide the best value for money.

For only £24.99 our Company Formations service has all of these benefits:

It's Quick - Your company is immediately incorporated online.
It's Easy - Our 10 simple, video guided steps make the process really easy.
No Red Tape - We work directly with Companies House on your behalf to form your company.
Peace of Mind - As part of Wisteria Chartered Accountants, we are regulated by ICAEW.
Free Telephone Support - For all our customers from our London offices throughout the formation process.
No Hidden Costs - What you see is what you get.

Company Formations with Wisteria could not be more simple. We have a video guided process that explains each step in detail as you go:

Step 1 - A few details about yourself (phone no. / email etc)
Step 2 - Search for free to see if your desired Company Name is available
Step 3 - Tell us who the directors of your company are
Step 4 - Provide us with details of the Company Secretary (if applicable)
Step 5 - Assign shares in your company (normally to yourself and directors)
Step 6 - Provide us with some details of the directors
Step 7 - Provide us with the address of your registered office
Step 8 - Optional step to create a bank account for your new company
Step 9 - Optional step to select services to help your new business such as book-keeping, accountancy, tax planning, business plan writing, etc.
Step 10 - Payment for your Company Formation

"I would just like to say how fantastic Wisteria have been for me as well, you have all really helped so far and I will be recommending you in the future."

Mr Jamie Dawson, director of High Peak Claims Limited

"I also wanted to give a compliment on your services. We are so grateful and happy. You have been great! Thank you so much Wisteria Formations."

Mr Giovanni Suarez, director of Clickmart Trading Limited

"Thank you very much for your quick and professional service. I will recommend your company to all my friends in the future."

Mr Harold Honde, director of BIM Architecture Limited

"I do want to record how prompt and professional your service has been, and say that I would have no hesitation in recommending Wisteria to anyone looking to set up a business."

Mr Dennis Kerslake, director of Ferryboat International Limited

"Many thanks for your fantastic services in setting up my company. I am 100% happy with everything you have done for me, the speed and customer service were second to none… I would not hesitate to recommend you to my clients and contacts"

Mr Steve Sharrard, director of Snap Management Consultants Limited

"I’d like to mention that the entire formation process so far has been outstanding, as well the email and live support."

Mr Niki Nutsch, director of Residences International Europe Limited:

"It was all so easy. It is such a well designed website. In minutes I had completed the forms. The next day I had printed Certificates of Incorporation in my hand."

Mr Robin Chapman

"I have to say I am impressed by your swift and proactive assistance."

Mr Louis Mann, director of The International Mortgage and Finance Company Limited

"A huge thank you to you for helping to make this process as simple as possible and for your professional and friendly support throughout ...you've been great!"

Mr Paul Gorman, director of Paul Gorman Consulting Limited

"Many thanks for your prompt and excellent service to register the company successfully and efficiently."

Mr Laxman Patel, director of Online-Foodmart Limited

"Thanks for your excellent service."

Mr Ayoubkhan Pokkakkillath, director of Pravasi Croydon Limited

"I have really enjoyed the process of setting up shop with Wisteria and that your firm definitely gets my thumbs up seal of approval. I will surely be recommending you to future start-ups."

Ms Alicia Dudek, director of 4Pie Research Limited

"your service was great and the price was equally as good"

Mr Andrew Mayze

"I was pleasantly surprised by how easy the company registration was online - I would definitely recommend it."

Mr Tim Liddle, Director of StructureIt Services Limited

"I will have no hesitation in recommending Wisteria to others."

Mr Keith Ainsley of Ainsley Bespoke Limited

"I will not hesitate to recommend your company to anyone else who may be looking to set up."

Mr Adrian Pollock, Director of ARP Building Consultancy Limited

"You guys do a great job and I have been giving you good reviews on Twitter"

Mr Philip Hendy

"Thank you for all your professional assistance. I will certainly be retaining Wisteria Formations with reference to our future administrative business requirements."

Mr Paul Robinson-Troake, Director of Zoosoup Limited

"You have been a great help and I will be happy to recommend your service to other colleagues and friends."

Ms Harbinder Sondhi, Director of Blush4U Limited

"May I also please state that your formation service was very easy to follow, much easier than any I have previously used and I will be recommending it and using it to my clients."

Mr Steve Sharrard, director of Snap Management Consultants Limited

"A very efficient service … If I ever need your services or get the opportunity to recommend you I will make sure to do so."

Mr Conor McCabe, Director of Value Added Vouchers Limited

"Excellent service and one I will not hesitate to recommend."

Mr Philip Carruthers, Director of Philip Carruthers Limited

"Thank you very much for your prompt and excellent service… really very impressive."

Mr Ola Fakeye, Director of World Solutions Enterprise Limited

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Company Formations Tips and Articles

Should I appoint a nominee director when setting up a company?

4th May 2012

A company director has many important responsibilities and duties so choosing the right director/directors is essential. Directors are responsible for ensuring the success of the set up company and compliance with relevant regulations such as employment law, tax and corporate governance. Directors run the company and any new company formation must have at least one director who is a human being - as differentiated from corporate shareholders. Corporate directors can be appointed as long as at least one of the directors is an individual.

Directors must not:

-          have been disqualified by a court from being a director

-          be an undischarged bankrupt

-          be under the age of 16

A company director will have to ensure the annual accounts and return are correctly filed and act in a way most likely to promote the success of the business:

-          they must exercise a degree of skill and care in everything they do for the company

-          they must act in good faith

-          they must obey the law

Company directors have a large responsibility in a company and you should make sure anyone that is to be appointed as a director is fully aware of these responsibilities when you register a company.

Some people choose to nominate a person as a director for their company through a company formation agent. Some company formation agents provide this service whereby you can nominate one of their staff or their corporate entity as a director for your company. They advertise that this service helps keep your personal information private. However when nominating an unknown director to your company you will have their past and future records on your company records and you will not know what this person has done in the past or will do in the future. Therefore nominating a director through a company registration agent is not always a wise option.

If you wish to keep your personal address safe then you can appoint a company formation agent such as Wisteria Formations as your company Registered Office and also register your director service address the same as your company Registered Office. This will keep your personal information safe and also eliminate the worries associated with nominating a stranger as your company director.

For any further information on company directors or how to set up company please contact our support team on 0844 893 0808.

Different types of share capital available when setting up a company

3rd May 2012

When you wish to register a company it is necessary to have at least one shareholder holding one share, though this is just the minimum amount. In order to understand the share position of your new company formation there are some definitions that you will need to be aware of.

Authorised Share Capital

Authorised share capital is the total number of shares that a company can issue without further shareholder approval to increase this limit. However since the 1^st October 2009 this concept is no longer obligatory for a newly set up company. Therefore if shareholders want to seek some control over the number of shares that can be issued they can do so via the Articles of Association of the company registration.

Issued Share Capital

Issued share capital is the total number of shares that have been sold and are now owned by shareholders. Issued share capital is also sometimes known as allotted share capital.

Unpaid Share Capital

Unpaid share capital is the amount of share capital that remains unpaid. On winding up of the company this amount will be requested.

Pre-emption Rights

Pre-emption rights are the rights of existing shareholders to buy new shares issued before anyone else. As such, they put the existing shareholders in a beneficial position. For example, in the event of a new share issue, this would allow an existing shareholder to purchase shares so that their holding is not diluted or reduced.

For more information about shares or for any other questions about how to register a company please call our customer support team on 0844 893 0808.

Do I need trademark protection when I register a company?

2nd May 2012

A trade mark is a legally registered symbol which can distinguish the goods and services of your recently set up company from those of your competitors. This can be for either words, logos or a combination of both.

There is an important difference between a logo and a trademark. A logo is not legally registered and whilst there may be other general legal protection, there will not specifically be any restriction on its use by third parties.

A trademark will provide specific legal protection of the use of your words/ logo and will also allow protection against businesses attempting to register similar designs to that of your company registration.

Businesses commonly use trademarks as a marketing tool so that they can differentiate themselves from their rivals and allow consumers to recognise their products or services more easily. In order for a trade mark to be registered it needs to be distinctive and specific to your company.

The registration of a trade mark will allow your company formation exclusive rights to use the symbols of your brand. The legislation which covers this intellectual property right is the Trade Marks Act 1994.

A registered trade mark:

Will prevent other companies using your trade mark without your permission.

Enables you to take legal action against anyone who uses your trade mark without your permission.

In the case of counterfeiters using your trademark allows Trading Standards Officers to raise criminal charges in these circumstances.

Is legally your intellectual property and you can enable other companies to have a license to use it.

For more information and advice on how Wisteria Formations can assist in trademark registration and also regarding setting up a company please call our customer support team on 0844 893 0808.

Wisteria Formations are not patent attorneys however our recommended attorney can help you to register and protect your business trademark.

Why appoint an Accountant after setting up a company?

27th April 2012

There are a number of reasons why appointing an accountant is advantageous to any newly set up company:

•             Tax planning   - An accountant can assist with compliance requirements and any early tax planning required. Often understanding the tax planning opportunities when you register a company will be financially beneficial for the future.

•             Act as a business consultant - An accountant can act as a sounding board or as a source of more formal business advice following company registration.

•             Compliance and regulation – An accountant will advice you on your specific obligations and deadlines.

•             Connections and access to other professionals – An accountant can help introduce you to experts who understand your industry i.e. lawyers, bankers, investors etc.

•             Planning – An accountant can assist the owners to forecast their business performance by way of developing a business plan. This is essential for cash flow purposes.

• Accounting – An accountant can help to implement accounting systems and the required processes.

• Corporate structure – An accountant can advise on the optimal business structure for your company formation.

For further information and advice regarding accountancy services or the company formation process please call us on 0844 893 0808.

Got questions about the company address for your new company formation? Have a look at our YouTube video

25th April 2012

Information for non-UK directors who want their own set up company - YouTube video

24th April 2012

Going to become a Director when you register a company? Check out our helpful YouTube video

20th April 2012

All you need to know about shares when you register a company - YouTube video

19th April 2012

Choosing a company name for your new company registration - YouTube video

18th April 2012

Additional products you may need with your newly set up company - YouTube video

17th April 2012

Choosing Your Company Name

Once you have decided on a company name that you like, there are some factors that should be considered when deciding whether it is suitable to use it or not.

Existing names and "Passing off"

Before submitting your application to Companies House you should check that there isn't someone already registered with the name you want or a similar name. If you are forming your company with Wisteria Formations when you fill in your company name the system will automatically check whether it is free or not. If there is already someone with the same name you will be unable to incorporate using that name and will need to think of a different one.

If you want to check whether there is already someone registered with a similar name you can do this using the Companies House WebCheck service. If you register your company and there is already someone with a very similar name, they could take legal action against you claiming that you are "passing off" as them.

Sensitive words

When you are forming your company you should also be aware that there are some words that Companies House deems sensitive. There are restrictions on such words meaning that you may be required to supply additional information to be able to use them. In some cases this is proof that your company will be acting in the way that the name describes, e.g. proof that you are working on a global scale if you have 'international' in your name, or you need approval from a certain establishment if you want to have the word "dentist" in your name. Before you proceed with your formation, make sure you have the proof required if necessary.

Website

Most companies will want a website after they have been set up. Make sure that the URL (website address) that you want is available before you form your company otherwise you may need to change your name or your first choice of URL.

Trademark

Just registering as a limited company will not completely protect the use of your brand. You do have some control over someone having a similar name, but not over your image and logo. By having a trademark or copyright you ensure that you can take legal action if you find someone is using your name or logo. If you wish to obtain a trademark you will need to seek further advice from a patent attorney following your incorporation.

ALL THIS FOR

£24.99

Limited company
Electronic Memorandum & Articles of Association
Electronic certificate of incorporation
Electronic company register
Bank account (if you need)
Free consultation with a tax adviser or chartered accountant

Immediate response

Wisteria Formations are an authorised Companies House presenter for Company registrations.