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Why use Tide's company formation service?

Tide is here to support you in starting your own limited company. We believe the world would be a better place if more people gave it a shot – that’s why we’ve made company formations easier than ever.

It’s good value

Pay £14.99 instead of the usual £100, and we’ll get you set up and verified. We also don’t charge monthly fees on your free business account.

It's fast

Registering your limited company takes minutes, and you could receive your certificate of incorporation within a day.

It's secure

We’re a Companies House Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP), plus we're FSCS-protected, meaning you’re in safe hands.

Register a limited company

Register your company today and join over 1.5 million business owners!

Serving over 10% of all SMEs in the UK, helping contractors, freelancers and scaling businesses get back to doing what they love.

Tide makes limited company registration easy

Register a company with us for £14.99 £100

We’re a Companies House authorised UK company formation agent, and will fund almost all of the incorporation fee for you.

Get up and running in no time

Set up a limited company and receive your certificate of incorporation within one business day. Once you’re set up you can access your new bank account in the Tide app.

Trusted by over 1.5 million businesses

We support small businesses, from cupcake makers to coders, giving business owners the time back to do what they love and grow their business.

Company registration in five simple steps

Make your business come alive in minutes – register a company online and open a bank account with Tide.

  • Check whether your company name is available
  • Enter your business and personal details
  • Verify your identity with us and adhere to Companies House regulations effortlessly
  • Receive your limited company certificate of incorporation
  • Get your free business bank account at the same time, plus you can choose to register your domain name or set up a Virtual Office Address!
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Companies House identity verification

From 18th November, you’ll need to verify your identity with an ACSP. Tide is now an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) which means we can verify your identity on behalf of Companies House.

How identity verification works

Verify your identity

Whether you just registered a company with us or are an existing director or shareholder, we can verify your identity.

Store your verification code

Once you’ve been verified, Companies House will issue a personal code which will be stored securely in your account.

File confirmation statement

When you’re doing your company filings your personal code will be integrated, making the submission process seamless.

Everything you need to get your new business online

Promote your business with a 1-month free trial of Be Online from Tide - the perfect tool for any one looking to build their online presence and reach more customers.

  • Build a professional website with an easy-to-use site builder, domain registration, web hosting and email addresses - all in one place

  • No coding or design expertise needed - just you and your laptop, mobile or tablet

  • Manage everything from one secure, reliable platform

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A business bank account included with every UK company registration

If you register a limited company, you are legally required to use a business bank account to keep the company’s finances separate from your personal money. 

Set up a limited company and open a business bank account in one step with Tide, so you’re ready to start trading right away.

Set up a new limited company with a Virtual Office Address

At Tide, you can choose to add on a Virtual Office Address when you register a limited company – keep your home address private and use a registered address based in Central London. 

Your virtual office gives you a permanent address, saving you time on admin. Even if you’re a digital nomad, we can scan and email your mail to you, so you’ll never miss an important letter!

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What you need to register a limited company

Unique company name

Use our search tool to instantly check if your company name is available. Alternatively, use our Company Name Checker to check up to 8 business names at once.

Registered office address

Ensure you have an address within the UK for official communications to be sent to. If you don’t have one, you can opt for a Virtual Office Address during sign up.

Director and shareholder information

You'll need the name, nationality, date of birth, address and occupation of the director. If there's more than one, this information can be added later with Companies House.

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Access a range of smart business tools when you register a limited company

Business Bank Account

Get a business current account instantly, packed with tools to manage transactions, receive payments, and keep your business running smoothly.

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Business Savings Account

Get a dedicated savings account to grow your savings. Explore our range of instant saver rates.

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Tide Card Readers

Sell anytime, anywhere, with our POS devices. Benefit from unlimited mobile data, low transaction fees, and fast payments – straight into your Tide account within 1-3 business days.

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Tide Accounting

Get a free trial on our ‘Admin Extra’ accounting plan for the first 2 months - simply open a Tide account to be eligible and enjoy seamless bookkeeping and invoicing.

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Tide Premium Plans

Upgrade to one of our Premium Plans to enjoy free transfers to other accounts, 24/7 priority support and much more. Your first month is on us.

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Virtual Office Address

Enhance privacy and reputation with a prestigious Central London virtual office address. We'll handle and forward your official mail.

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Smarter banking starts now. Get 2 months free for Admin Extra

Level-up your banking and accounting with 2 months free trial of Admin Extra. Simply open a Tide account to be eligible. Streamline business operations, get paid faster and submit taxes with ease — all from the Tide app. T&Cs apply.

Charlotte Davitt-MillsShotley Vineyard

“Tide works in harmony with your business. It's really user friendly and it's there alongside you kind of every step of the way, helping you grow your business”

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Company Registration FAQs

Yes. We’re an authorised formation agent of Companies House, and we’re securely integrated with them, so you can trust us to register your limited company.

It depends. In many cases, Companies House will incorporate your company within 1 business day. The majority of businesses are incorporated within 48 hours. Please note that Companies House does not work on weekends so if you send an application on a Friday, it will take longer.

Forming a company via Companies House is now  £50 instead of £12 (effective from 01/05/2024). At Tide, our members will only pay £14.99 – we’ll take care of the rest.

https://changestoukcompanylaw.campaign.gov.uk/changes-to-companies-house-fees/

Companies House requires limited companies to have either Limited or LTD at the end of the company name. If you don't include LTD or Limited in your search, we will automatically add LTD. There is no difference between the name endings Limited or Ltd, except for how they look.

If your company incorporation is rejected by Companies House we will issue a refund for the amount you paid directly to your directly to your original method of payment immediately after receiving the rejection communication from Companies House.

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