Let’s Get Started with Forming Your Limited Company
At Wingate Accountants, we provide a complete company formation service for entrepreneurs, contractors, freelancers and business owners across the UK. Whether you are starting your first limited company or adding a new entity to an existing group, we make the process simple, fast and fully compliant.
Our fixed-price package covers everything you need to register a limited company with Companies House and get ready to trade.
Company Formation Package – £200
Fixed fee. Fully inclusive. No hidden costs.
What’s Included in Our £200 Package
- Companies House registration of your limited company
- Preparation and filing of incorporation documents
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum & Articles of Association
- Share certificates
- Company registers (members, directors, PSC)
- Guidance on next steps after incorporation
- Support with opening a business bank account
Maximise the Benefits of Your Limited Company
Running a limited company comes with many advantages. Our Limited Company Accounting Service ensures you fully benefit from incorporation.
Why Form a Limited Company?
A limited company is one of the most popular business structures in the UK. Key benefits include:
- Limited Liability – Your personal assets are protected. The company’s debts are separate from your own.
- Tax Efficiency – Corporation Tax rates and the ability to extract profits via salary and dividends can be more efficient than sole trader status.
- Credibility – A limited company often appears more professional to clients, suppliers and lenders.
- Growth Ready – Easier to bring in shareholders, raise investment and expand the business.
Who Is Company Formation Suitable For?
- New business owners starting for the first time
- Sole traders ready to incorporate
- Contractors and freelancers
- Property investors setting up a limited company
- Consultants and professional service providers
- Anyone needing a UK limited company for trading or investment
How Company Formation Works
- Tell Us Your Details – Company name, directors, shareholders, share structure and registered office preferences.
- We Prepare the Documents – We complete all required Companies House forms and constitutional documents.
- Company is Registered – Your limited company is incorporated and you receive the Certificate of Incorporation.
- Post-Incorporation Support – We guide you on bank accounts, accounting software, VAT, PAYE and ongoing compliance.
What Information Do We Need?
- Proposed company name (we can check availability)
- Full names and addresses of directors
- Shareholder details and shareholdings
- Registered office address
- Business activity / SIC code
- Confirmation of Persons with Significant Control (PSC)
What Happens After Company Formation?
Once your company is incorporated you will need to consider:
- Opening a business bank account
- Registering for Corporation Tax with HMRC
- Setting up accounting records / software
- VAT registration (if required)
- PAYE registration if you will pay yourself or staff a salary
- Confirmation Statement and annual accounts deadlines
We can support you with all of the above through our ongoing accountancy packages.
Why Choose Wingate Accountants?
- Fixed £200 fee with no hidden extras
- Accountant-led service (not just an online form)
- Full support with next steps including tax registration and compliance
- Easy transition into our monthly accountancy and Making Tax Digital packages
Your Dedicated Accountant
✔ Tax-efficient pay structure – We help optimise your salary & dividends.
✔ Unlimited support & advice – Expert guidance whenever you need it.
✔ Same-day responses guaranteed – No waiting for answers.
✔ Free Accounting Software – Saving you up to £330 per year.
💡 Already formed your company? Join us as a client and get your first month free!
Why Choose Wingate Accountants?
Transparent, Fixed-Fee Pricing
✔ No hidden costs—just simple, all-inclusive pricing.
Expert Accountants
✔ Specialised limited company accountants to maximise your financial benefits.
Unlimited Support & Advice
✔ Direct access to your own dedicated accountant, ensuring expert guidance at all times.
📞 Contact us today to get started with your company formation!
Advantages of Running a Limited Company
Running a limited company offers several important benefits compared to operating as a sole trader or partnership.
1. Limited Liability Protection
Your personal assets (such as your home, car and savings) are protected. The company’s debts and liabilities are separate from your own, so you are generally only liable up to the value of your shares.
2. Tax Efficiency
Limited companies pay Corporation Tax on profits. You can extract profits through a mix of salary and dividends, which is often more tax-efficient than being taxed solely as a sole trader. This structure can reduce your overall tax and National Insurance bill.
3. Greater Credibility
A limited company often appears more professional and established to clients, suppliers, lenders and investors. Many larger organisations prefer to work with limited companies.
4. Easier to Raise Finance
Banks, investors and grant providers frequently prefer dealing with limited companies. It is also easier to bring in new shareholders or issue shares to raise capital.
5. Separate Legal Identity
The company is a legal entity in its own right. It can own property, enter contracts, and continue to exist even if directors or shareholders change.
6. Flexible Profit Extraction
Directors/shareholders can choose how to take money from the company (salary, dividends, pension contributions, etc.), allowing better control over personal tax planning.
7. Pension and Benefits Opportunities
Companies can make employer pension contributions and provide certain benefits in a tax-efficient way.
8. Continuity and Succession
A limited company can continue indefinitely. Ownership can be transferred through shares, making succession planning and selling the business more straightforward.
9. Potential for Growth
The limited company structure supports expansion, multiple shareholders, employee share schemes and future investment more easily than a sole trader setup.
10. Access to More Business Opportunities
Some contracts, especially in the public sector or with larger corporates, are only available to limited companies.
📢 Ready to take the next step? Contact Wingate Accountants today for expert guidance on forming your limited company!
