It is not a legal requirement to have a business bank account for your registered UK company. However, you'll find it hard to operate your company without a business bank account.

We have partnered with a variety of companies who will be able to assist you with a range of products and services to help you get your business off to a great start. we offer a fast track banking account referral service with every company formation

Based on the details our system holds for your company type, you will find below a range of business banking providers that have expressed an interest in working with you.

What reports and filing requirements do private limited companies have?
Limited companies have more filing and accounting responsibilities than sole trader businesses.
These include;

•   Confirmation Statement
•   Company Tax Returns
•   Annual 'statutory' accounts
•   Vat returns, if VAT registered.

With us, it will only take you 15 minutes to complete your form and submit an easy online application form. This will include the details of your new company. Then, we'll do a pre-submission review of your details and order before forwarding it to the Companies House. They usually take between 3 to 24 working hours to register a limited company or LLP.

The moment Companies House incorporate your company, we will let you know. We'll do this by sending an email containing PDF copies of the official documents of your company, as as well as a note of your Companies House Authentication Code. The official documents will include your memorandum, articles of association, share certificate(s) and most importantly, your certificate of incorporation.

Limited by share company is the most popular type of company set up by individuals with the aim of making a profit. It is owned by shareholder(s)/subscriber(s) and run by director(s),

Alternatively, you will need to form a limited by guarantee company should you wish to start a non-profit organization. Alternatively, you could start a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) that is used by professionals who require limited liability but are not allowed