Diamond & Co  Accountants & Tax Consultants 

Diamond and Co has been forming UK based companies for at least 15 years.

This website is designed to make company formation practical and simple to use. We have integrated downloadable forms in PDF and Word formats in this part of the website.

These web pages have been updated with the new Companies Act 2006 and all references are related to the new Act.

There are two basic requirements to consider before a company can be registered:

1). Limited by Share Companies

2). Limited by Guarantee Companies.

1). Limited by Share Companies  are profit seeking organisations

2). Limited by Guarantee Companies are not-for-profit organisations.  These organisations may wish to further register for charity status with the Charities Commission.

On both types of companies, the basic requirements for company registrations are as follows:

a). Choice of Name  - Choose a business name unique to your business structure, customer base or your name. Some people find it easier to use their initials for their business names, such as JFK Consulting.   If you are unsure about the availability of a business name, you could call UK Companies House on 08703333636 or use the Companies House link here www.companieshouse.gov.uk

b). Full Names of all Directors   - for UK private limited companies, at least one director is required.   If more than one person will become directors, then full names of all directors will be required.   Following the new Companies Act 2006, there is no requirement for a new company to have a secretary unless the proposed company desires to have one.

c). Full Names of Secretary  - Where required

d). Other Details  - Other details are the addresses, date of birth, registered address of business, occupation and nationalities of all director(s) and secretary.

e). Share Capital and Share holding – This aspect of the forms are vital as they relate to share ownership and thus controlling interests of the company. The director(s) will need to consider the total number of shares of the company. For most small companies, a share capital of 1000 shares of £1 may suffice.   In addition, the director(s) may need to decide how many of these 1000 shares to allocate to the director(s).  The allocated shares determine who owns and control the company, and proper professional advice should be sought at this stage if the directors are unsure of their decisions.

f). Governing Documents – These are referred to as memorandum and articles of associations. There are major differences in the choice of governing documents depending on the type of business, whether limited by shares / guarantee companies as explained above. 

g). Downloadable Forms for Company Registration – We have downloaded forms within this website to make the above tasks easier and less time consuming.

        - Forms to fill choice of names, secretary, director(s) names, home addresses, occupation, business address, date of birth and share holdings       ………….                   Please download and complete form and send to us on  info@diamondandco.biz

COSTS OF INCORPORATION

Our fees depends on the urgency of our clients requirements:

1). Basic Service – a basic service takes five working days to form a company. The package includes the following:

• Original certificate of incorporation
• A copy of memorandum and articles of association.

2). Fast  Same  Day Service – this service guarantees the formation of a company with twenty four hours, providing relevant information are obtained on time. The package includes the following:

• Original certificate of incorporation
• Three copies of memorandum and articles of association.

3). Silver Service – Our silver service takes five working days to form a company. The package includes the following:

• Original certificate of incorporation
• Three copies of memorandum and articles of association.
• Use of our address as registered address of your business for 12 months
• Official company seal for your company.
• Use of one of our nominee companies as secretary for your company for 12 months.

DOWNLOADABLE  FORMS – After incorporation, changes in operations of companies often occurs, such as changes in addresses, changes in the composition of  directors within the company, variations of share capital and shareholding. In other instances, directors may wish to dissolve the company. The downloadable forms here will assist our clients clients achieve these administrative tasks.

Form 1N01  - Main Company Registration Form 

Form AP01  - to appoint new directors to the   company.

Form CH01 - - to notify Companies House of changes in the addresses of director

Form CH02 - to notify Companies House of changes to corporate director's details.

Form TM01 - to notify of director's termination of appointment

Form TM02 - to notify of secretary's termination of appointment

Form AD01- Change in Registered Office

Form DS01 - Application for closing down company