Basic Package

A fully trading UK Private Limited Company, limited by shares.

Absolutely, however the services will not be available at the discounted package rates. All of our formation packages are highly discounted; it might be worth paying a little bit more now to save a whole lot more in the future. 

Feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss this further. 

Of course, you will have access to digital versions of both the incorporation and share certificates in your online admin portal. However, please note that if you wish to use the certificate in an official capacity then it needs to be printed on Companies House approved paper, as all our original versions are.

No. The Basic package is a one-off fee to incorporate your Limited by Shares company. You will only be charged more if you purchase any additional products or services alongside it. 

A shareholder is someone who owns shares in a limited company. They own the company along with other shareholders (if there are others).

A subscriber is someone who was a shareholder at the time of the company's incorporation they do not need to remain a shareholder for the lifespan of the business but will always be listed as the initial shareholders/ owners of the company. 

A company Limited by Shares are the most popular type of limited company. They are owned by shareholders and have liability based on the value of the shares issued in the company. They are generally profit driven businesses and will have the suffix LIMITED or LTD at the end of their company name. 

A full guide to companies Limited by Shares can be found here.

Technically speaking, a person of any age can be appointed as a shareholder of a company. However, it is important to note that appointing somebody under the age of 18 may result in some difficulties further down the line: This could be with contract signings, opening of bank accounts, then there is parental settlements and potential capital gains tax. 

We advise speaking to a business advisor or accountant if you are thinking about appointing somebody under the age of 18 as an owner of the business. 

There is no limit to the amount of shares you have issued into your company. You need to have at least one when creating a Limited by Shares company. There are different factors to consider such as the amount of capital needed to be raised, whether there is enough "cash on hand" to cover the amount of capital issued and what stipulations in regards to decision making is listed within the articles of association for the company. 

The default value and amount of shares issued upon incorporation is 1 share at 1 GBP, but this is entirely up to the company. 

If unsure as to how you would like to structure your business, we recommend speaking to a business advisor. 

When forming a private limited company by Shares in the UK, you will need to have the following:

• Proof of ID & Address
• Company Name, Company Address and Business Activity
• Director and Secretary (optional) Details
• Share Capital and Shareholder Details
• People with Significant Control (PSC) Details
• Memorandum and Articles (M&As)

For more information please visit What Details do I Need to Form a Limited Company? (Limited by Shares).

The people that are required to provide ID will be the account holder, the director's and the People with Significant Control (PSCs). This is line with legislation that everyone considered having significant influence or control over a company and thus are the important decision makers will need to be ID checked. 

Companies House will be enforcing this as of Late 2023 through the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. 

All officers of a company must be ID verified prior to an application (or request) being sent across to Companies House for approval.

With the help of Credas' digital ID software, our free online ID check is very simple to complete. You will just require:

• Government-issued photo ID, i.e. passport or driving licence (not expired)
• Proof of residential address issued with the last 3 months / annual statement, i.e. bank statement, utility bill, etc
• A device with the ability to take a live selfie such as a webcam or camera phone.
  

During the online ID verification, Credas' facial recognition technology will check if you are present and determine whether your face (selfie) matches the photo on your ID.

For a full guide please visit Proof of ID and Address Requirements [Comprehensive Guide].

We have a number of different articles available to assist you with troubleshooting any problems you may have. Please view them on the following link:

ID Troubleshooting

Any other queries or assistance required, please contact our ID Compliance team at id@madesimplegroup.com.

• Select ‘I need to verify ID for someone else'.
• Enter the email address of the officer being verified and click the Send validation link button.
• An email with the validation link has now been sent to the officer’s email address. The officer must open the link and follow the on-screen instructions to verify their identity.

For a full walkthrough please visit here. 

We will be unable to activate or provide any services to customers (or companies) unable to complete our ID checks. 

The simple answer, no. All limited companies have the ability to update where their Registered Office is located. This can be done at any time during the lifespan of the business. 

However, the Registered Office can only be updated to a location within the country they are registered in. This (at this moment in time) cannot be changed. Please see the table below for a visual explanation. 

Our service is therefore available to anybody that is thinking about registering a company in England (& Wales) or already has a limited company registered in England. 

Yes! We offer our Registered Office service within the majority of our formation packages. Bundled together with a discounted fee, check it out here!

Yes, you can change the address of your Registered Office at any time after setting up a company, but it must always remain within the same country. If you change your Registered Office address, you must notify Companies House immediately and take steps to ensure all business stationery, correspondence and your company website clearly display the new Registered Office address.

Yes, you can use our Registered Office address as your service (correspondence) address. If you are a company director, secretary, person of significant control or shareholder and wish to keep your residential address private, the purchase of the Registered Office address service allows you to to do just that!

A Registered Office Address is a legal requirement for all UK limited companies and LLPs. It acts as the official location of your company and is where you receive legal notices, official government communications, and regular business mail.

📌 Key Points About a Registered Office Address:

• It must be a physical address in the UK (not a PO Box).

• It will appear on the public register at Companies House and be publicly viewable.

• It’s the address where your company receives statutory mail (e.g. from HMRC or Companies House) and business correspondence (e.g. from banks, clients, or suppliers).

• Your company’s statutory registers must be kept at this address unless you provide a Single Alternative Inspection Location (SAIL) address.

🏠 Why Use a Registered Office Service?

Using your home address can compromise your privacy, as it will appear on the public register. Our Registered Office Service provides a professional business address you can use to:

• Protect your personal address

• Receive both official and business-related mail

• Access flexible mail handling options—such as scanning, forwarding, or collection—depending on the mail forwarding plan you are subscribed to

Learn more here:
👉 Registered Office Service

If you’re registering a new company or updating your existing details, using a reliable Registered Office Address can help you stay compliant and protect your privacy with confidence.