A company is formed by the filing of certain forms at Companies House and the payment of a fee. The company is incorporated when the Registrar of Companies issues a certificate of incorporation. To incorporate a private company limited by shares the information you need is:
- The company’s name (subject to availability at Companies House).
- The address of registered office (see below).
- The name, address, place of residence, nationality, date of birth and occupation of each director or company secretary. There must be at least one natural person appointed as director.
- The names and addresses of the shareholders, the number and class of shares and the nominal value of each share and the amount paid for each share issued.
- Details of any particular rights given to any shares (see Shareholders’ agreements below) should also be included. There must be at least one shareholder and one share issued.
It is possible to complete and file the forms yourself online using the Companies House Web Incorporation Service http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/infoAndGuide/companyRegistration.shtml, by filing the paper forms at Companies House yourself or with the assistance of solicitors.
For more information about forming a company call Francis Wilks and Jones on : 020 7841 0390 and ask for Senior Associate Sally Bradshaw
