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One tool. Total compliance.

Don't waste time navigating government websites or second-guessing which of the different "change of name" forms you need. Tide’s company secretarial services do everything in one.

File confirmation statements

Submit your mandatory annual return in a few taps.

Update company addresses

Change your registered office or personal service address instantly.

Update director or PSC name

Keep Companies House informed if the director or PSC’s name changes.

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How to register a company with Tide

Setting up a company with Tide is easy.

  1. Check whether your company name is available

  2. Enter your business and personal details

  3. Receive your limited company certificate of incorporation

  4. Get your free business bank account at the same time

  5. You can choose to set up a Virtual Office Address and Company Secretary along the way!

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Why subscribe to our company secretary tool?

As a single director of a limited company, you already have enough admin on your plate. Instead of juggling multiple deadlines and confusing forms, Tide provides one simple subscription that handles all things compliance – saving you time and money.

 
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Company Secretary (£12.50/month + VAT)
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Pay-As-You-Go

Annual confirmation statement

Included

Included

£60 + VAT

£60 + VAT

Director/PSC address changes

Unlimited + guided

From £26 per change

Company formation

Only £1 when you subscribe to Company Secretary

£14.99

£14.99

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Your annual confirmation statement, included

Every limited company must confirm their details are up-to-date once a year. As part of your Company Secretary subscription, this mandatory filing is fully covered – including the Companies House fee.

No jargon, no guesswork

Get taken through the process step-by-step and let us decode the legal jargon – tap on tricky terms for simple explanations and file with confidence.

Stay compliant without the fuss

Avoid complex Companies House forms and late fees by accessing your filings directly in the Tide app – we’ll notify you about deadlines in advance.

Be clear and in control all year round

View all your Companies House compliance deadlines in one simple view. Ensure your business details are accurate and fully compliant, 365 days a year.

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Simple and secure identity verification

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.

How identity verification works

Get everything you need from your free business bank account

With over 2 million freelancers, contractors, and scaling businesses trusting in Tide worldwide, we’re committed to building you the best business bank account to help you set up your business smoothly. 

Payment Links

Generate and send Payment Links for quick online card transactions.

Invoicing

Create, track, and send branded invoices straight from the Tide app to get paid faster. 

Tap to Pay on iPhone

Accept contactless payments securely on your smartphone - no additional hardware needed.

Apple/ Google Pay

Set up a digital wallet to make every payment effortless.

International payments

Access your IBAN number in the app to send and receive international payments in a few taps.

Virtual Cards

Pay for your online subscriptions and ad expenses with our Virtual Cards.

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What members say about Tide

Charlotte Davitt-Mills
Shotley 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."

Matt Herd
Beaucroft Watches

"Everything became digital, and Tide just made it so easy. Everything was easy to set up. We didn't need tremendous amounts of paperwork or history to set up an account."

Aaron Mo
Ong Ong Buns

"With the help of Tide and their team of business finance experts, I was able to navigate the complexities of business finance, and secure the necessary funds to grow my business."

Ismail Uddin
NYAS Studio

"We were just in Portugal last week where we were having to make some payments and pay invoices, and I was just doing it from my phone on the beach...that was good."

Company Secretary FAQs

Tide's Company Secretary is a subscription service for £12.50/month + VAT that manages Companies House filings, tracks compliance deadlines, and keeps company records accurate for single directors of limited companies.

The subscription includes your annual confirmation statement filing (with Companies House fee covered), unlimited guided director/PSC address changes, and access to all filings directly in the Tide app with deadline notifications.

Yes, the Company Secretary tool is available through the Admin > Filings tab in the Tide app for members with a Tide business account.

Company formation costs just £1 when you register with Tide and subscribe to the Company Secretary tool, saving you £99 from the standard £100 Companies House fee.

A confirmation statement is a mandatory annual filing that every limited company must submit to confirm their details are up-to-date with Companies House, and it's fully covered in your Company Secretary subscription.

Tide simplifies filings by providing step-by-step guidance in plain language, explaining tricky legal terms, and allowing you to complete all submissions directly in the app without navigating government websites.

Tide verifies your identity as a director or shareholder, and Companies House issues a personal code that's stored securely in your account and automatically integrated when you file your confirmation statement.

Yes, you can change your registered office or personal service address instantly through the service, with unlimited guided address changes included in your subscription.

We understand businesses, it's all we do

Tide is built by business owners for business owners. That’s why we’re trusted by over 2 million sole traders, freelancers, and limited companies worldwide.

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