Company Formation & Incorporation
We handle the paperwork, filings and legal steps to get your Cardiff business incorporated as a limited company quickly and correctly. From choosing the right structure to registering with Companies House and HMRC, we make sure everything is set up properly from day one.
What we cover
Setting up a limited company involves more than a single form. We guide you through each decision and handle the registrations that follow, so nothing gets missed.
Companies House registration
We prepare and submit your incorporation documents, ensuring your company name, directors, shareholders and registered office are all correctly filed.
Share structure and capital
Advice on how to split shares between founders and directors in a way that suits your plans and minimises future tax complications.
Post-incorporation registrations
Corporation Tax, PAYE and VAT setup with HMRC, plus help opening a business bank account and organising your statutory records.
How we set up your limited company
Forming a limited company in Cardiff gives you a separate legal entity, limited liability protection, and often a more tax-efficient structure than sole trading. We handle the entire incorporation process for small businesses across South Wales, from choosing a compliant company name through to receiving your Certificate of Incorporation from Companies House.
The mechanics are straightforward: we gather details about your directors, shareholders and registered office address, then submit Form IN01 with your Memorandum and Articles of Association. Most online applications are approved within 24 hours, and you can start trading immediately once Companies House issues your certificate and company number.
We make sure your share structure, registered office and director details are set up correctly before you file, not after.
More information
Where clients often need the most help is deciding how to structure things. How many shares should each director hold? Should you issue them at nominal value or a premium? What about people with significant control? These decisions affect your tax position, dividend planning and future flexibility, so we talk them through with you before anything is submitted.
Once your company exists, the work continues. You need to register for Corporation Tax within three months, and possibly PAYE if you are taking a salary or employing staff. If your turnover will exceed the VAT threshold, that registration needs handling too. We take care of all these follow-on filings and help you open a business bank account, set up your accounting software, and organise the statutory registers and minute books you are legally required to keep.
What's included
- Company name availability check and reservation
- Preparation of Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Form IN01 submission via Companies House WebFiling
- Statement of capital and allocation of shares
- Registered office service in Cardiff (if required)
- Corporation Tax, PAYE and VAT registration with HMRC
- Guidance on opening a business bank account
- Digital statutory registers and first board minutes
Most of our clients are Cardiff and South Wales sole traders making the jump to limited status, or small partnerships incorporating to save tax or bring on investors. We have formed companies for everyone from tradespeople and salon owners to dental practices and consultancy firms. The process is the same regardless of sector, but the advice around timing, share classes and dividend strategy is specific to your situation.
Getting incorporation right the first time avoids expensive corrections later. If your PSC details are wrong, your share structure creates an unexpected tax charge, or you miss a registration deadline with HMRC, sorting it out retrospectively is always harder and more costly than doing it properly at the outset. That is why we walk you through each decision rather than just filling in a form on your behalf.
Worth considering
Cash Flow Forecasting
Cash flow forecasting that shows what is coming in and going out, highlights tight months, and helps you plan VAT, payroll and stock with confidence before they bite.
Cash Flow Forecasting→Business Plan Preparation
Turn your figures into a lender-ready business plan with clear assumptions, cash flow forecasts, break-even analysis, and a plan you can update and use monthly.
Business Plan Preparation→Start-Up Accounting Packages
Get your new business set up properly with bookkeeping, HMRC registrations, VAT and payroll support, plus clear numbers and deadline reminders as you grow.
Start-Up Accounting Packages→Business Start-Up Advice
Practical business start-up advice in Cardiff to help you choose the right structure, register with HMRC, set up bookkeeping, and plan cash flow and tax deadlines.
Business Start-Up Advice→Before you incorporate
These are the questions we hear most often from Cardiff businesses thinking about incorporating.
How long does it take to form a limited company?
How much does it cost to incorporate?
Do I need a registered office address in Cardiff?
What's the difference between a director and a shareholder?
When do I need to register for VAT or PAYE?
Can I incorporate if I'm currently a sole trader?
What records do I need to keep after incorporation?
Do you help with business bank accounts?
Let's talk about forming your company
Book a free consultation and we'll explain the process, answer your questions, and give you a clear fixed price with no hidden costs.
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