Company Formation Services

A private limited company (Ltd) is the most popular business structure in the UK, offering liability protection and tax efficiency. When you incorporate with Axsuma, we handle every detail: from submitting your incorporation documents to Companies House through to delivering your completed incorporation package.

The incorporation process begins with choosing a unique company name that complies with Companies House naming rules and is not already registered. We verify name availability, ensure compliance with the Sensitive Words List, and confirm trade mark clearance. Your memorandum and articles of association are prepared bespoke to your structure, outlining shareholdings, director powers, shareholder rights, voting procedures, and dividend distributions in line with the Companies Act 2006.

We prepare all required statutory documents including the application for incorporation (Form IN01), confirmation of the company secretary (if applicable), statement of initial officers, and statement of capital and initial shareholdings. All documents are digitally signed and submitted to Companies House, with submission typically completed within 1-2 working days. You'll receive your Certificate of Incorporation, company registration number (CRN), and a complete corporate governance package ready for operations.

Our incorporations include setup of statutory registers (members, directors, secretaries, charges, and persons with significant control), issuance of share certificates, and registration for corporation tax with HMRC. We ensure your company is fully tax-registered and ready for trading immediately upon incorporation.

For businesses that need to operate immediately, ready-made companies offer instant trading capability. We maintain a stock of pre-incorporated companies with unique names, registered shares, and clean statutory registers. You acquire the company through a transfer of shares, change directors and shareholders through standard resolutions, and commence trading the same day.

Ready-made companies are ideal for fast-moving ventures, time-sensitive acquisitions, or situations where waiting for Companies House processing is commercially unviable. The company arrives fully registered with Companies House, with a current Confirmation Statement, and registered with HMRC for corporation tax and PAYE. You simply provide your director, shareholder, and registered office details, we update the registers, and you're live.

Each ready-made company includes a clean cap table, blank statutory registers, and a resignation letter from the existing director (who is Axsuma's nominee). The transfer process is completed within hours, making ready-made companies perfect for time-critical mandates such as immediate trading requirements, acquisition closings, or regulatory submissions under tight deadlines.

We maintain a diverse range of company names across multiple industries and sectors. All ready-made companies comply fully with the Companies Act 2006 and Companies House requirements, with no hidden liabilities or historical baggage. You're acquiring a clean, dormant company structure ready for your business operations.

Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) combine the flexibility of partnership with corporate liability protection. Regulated by the Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000 and the Limited Liability Partnerships Regulations 2001, LLPs are particularly popular in professional services, accounting, law, and management consulting. Unlike traditional partnerships, LLP members (equivalent to directors) enjoy limited liability protection—you're not personally liable for the negligence or misconduct of other members.

LLP formation mirrors company incorporation but with distinct statutory requirements. We prepare the incorporation application (Form LLP IN01) alongside the LLP agreement, which defines member contributions, profit-sharing arrangements, management rights, member exit procedures, and dispute resolution. Unlike companies with prescriptive articles, LLP agreements offer flexibility and are contractually binding on all members. Members also have designated membership interests rather than shares, with taxation typically passing through to individual members rather than at the LLP level.

The incorporation process involves submitting incorporation documents to Companies House, registration of initial members, and filing the LLP agreement. Upon completion, you'll receive confirmation of the LLP's registration number and incorporation certificate. We then register the LLP with HMRC for corporation tax and any relevant regulatory bodies (such as the Solicitors Regulation Authority for legal LLPs or the Institute of Chartered Accountants for accounting partnerships).

LLPs must file annual accounts and confirmation statements with Companies House, though they benefit from certain filing exemptions available to smaller LLPs. We ensure your LLP is fully established, properly governed, and registered with all relevant authorities from day one.

Every company incorporated in the UK must have a registered office address where statutory notices, documents, and correspondence can be delivered. This is a mandatory Companies House filing requirement under the Companies Act 2006, and the registered office address is publicly searchable on the Companies House register. Many growing businesses use our professional registered office service rather than listing their home or temporary office address.

Our central London registered office services provide a prestigious business address that enhances your company's corporate profile. We receive all statutory and legal correspondence on your behalf, including documents from Companies House, HMRC, and regulatory bodies. Our service includes secure mail handling, scanning of important documents for your online portal, and weekly email alerts of any correspondence received. We maintain confidentiality and professionalism, never disclosing your details beyond what's required by law.

The registered office is distinct from your trading address or operational premises. Many companies operating from home offices, flexible workspaces, or multiple locations use a professional registered office to present a permanent, credible corporate presence. Directors' home addresses remain private (filed with Companies House under private register provisions) while the registered office appears on public filings.

Should your circumstances change—relocation, office closure, or business restructuring—you can update your registered office through a simple Companies House Form CH01, which we'll prepare and file on your behalf. Our registered office service includes the option to maintain this address indefinitely as your company evolves, with no additional setup costs when you incorporate or register a new entity with us.