Companies House: What Is It and How to Incorporate a UK LTD?

Companies House is the official UK company register. When a UK LTD is incorporated, registration records the required information according to the applicable procedure.

What Is Companies House For?

The register centralizes information about companies registered in the UK and their official documents, subject to applicable access rules.

How Does Incorporation Work?

1. Choose and check the company name under the applicable rules.
2. Prepare information about the company, directors, and owners.
3. Submit the incorporation application.
4. Receive confirmation and company information once registration is completed.

After Registration

A registered company must continue meeting its administrative and filing obligations. Set up a compliance calendar from the beginning.

Learn more with our annual obligations guide and article about mistakes to avoid from abroad.

For International Entrepreneurs

The ability to incorporate from abroad does not mean that personal or tax obligations disappear. The director's situation and country of residence must be considered separately.

See our UK LTD guide, non-resident guide, UK UTR guide, or UK LTD Formation Package.

Important: general information only, without personalized legal or tax advice.