This can be anything you like, however there are a few rules. It has to be unique; you cannot have two names the same on the public register. There are certain words that require a little extra info or permission, you can’t use anything rude, sweary or obscene and it has to end with ‘Limited’ or ‘Ltd’. Run an idea by us first, we’ll tell you if you can use it and help you with an alternative.

This has to be in the UK and not a PO Box.

We will need:
A full postal address including postcode and country.

Every company must appoint at least one Director. The Director/s make decisions for the company, in the company’s best interest. You have to have one but can have as many as you like.

We will need for each director:

• Full name (as it is on your passport)
• Date of Birth
• Nationality
• Home address
• Public address

The company must be started with a number of shares and nominated share value. This gives the company a nominal starting value until trading starts. Once the company starts trading the value of the company will increase in relation to the turnover.

We will need for each shareholder:

• Number of shares (we recommend 1) if it is one shareholder
• Value of each share (we recommend £1 each)

Shareholders are allotted shares proportionate to their ownership. For example, if there is one owner then they will own all the shares, making them 100% shareholder (and owner). They can be split anyway you like to balance ownership: 60/40, 25/75, 50/50. Therefore, with the number of shares you start with, we recommend you start with a round number, large enough to cope with the distribution you intend.

We will need for each shareholder:

• Full address
• Public address
• Number of shares to allocate them