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Take a look at the common queries below to find out how we can help:

1: How do I open a business bank account?
2: "Pending" company registration
3: What details do I need to form a limited company?
4: Do I need to register for VAT?
5: I have trouble logging in
6: I want to cancel my service
7: Do I need to provide you with proof of ID documents?
8: How do I set up a UK company?
9: Will I need an accountant?
10: I live overseas. Can I apply for a UK bank account?
?: I have another query and need further help

How do I open a business bank account?

We've teamed up with Barclays and TSB to offer a business bank account with £50-£75 cash back* for UK residents who form their company through one of our company formation packages.

All you need to do is simply select the bank you're interested in when completing your online company registration.

Is your company already incorporated? No problem, click to apply below:

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"Pending" company registration

We aim to have your company incorporated within 1 day, excluding weekends and bank holidays. However, it can take longer as this is dependant on Companies House's workload or if there are any technical difficulties.

As soon as your company is incorporated, we'll email the company number along with the registration documents.

You can check the status of the company registration at any time, by logging into your account (login required).

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What details do I need to form a limited company?

When forming a limited company online with us, you will need:

Proof of ID and address.
A company name, company address and business activity.
Officer details.
Share capital and shareholder details.
People with Significant Control (PSC) details.

For continued reading on the topic, click on the article below:

What details do I need to form a limited company?

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Do I need to register for VAT?

You are legally required to register for VAT if your company's turnover is over £85,000 per year.

For further reading on VAT, take a look at the following article:

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I have trouble logging in

If you've forgotten your password, you can reset it here. You will also need the email address you entered when you set your account up with us. If you're still having trouble logging in, please contact customer support on +44 (0)207 608 5500, Monday - Friday 9:00am-5:30pm GMT.

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I want to cancel my service

If your auto-renew services are due soon but you do not wish to continue with the services please follow these instructions to disable auto-renew. If your services are not set to auto-renew, your services will automatically end and no further payments are required.

Please note, if you were using our N1 registered office and service address, you will need to update these addresses individually via your account or at Companies House.

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Do I need to provide you with proof of ID documents?

Yes, we are required by law to verify proof of ID and proof of address for anyone who uses our registered office and service address services. To check which documents we accept, view our documents checklist.

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How do I set up a UK company?

You can set up a UK limited company with us online in a few easy steps, and have it incorporated in just 24 hours (excludes weekends and bank holiday).

Take a look at the related FAQs:

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Will I need an accountant?

For certain tasks, we do recommend that you use an accountant. This is why we offer a free consultation with a local TaxAssist Accountant once your company has been incorporated. And all of our packages include a free 2-month trial to FreeAgent, easy-to-use small business accounting software that helps keep you on top of all your business finances.

We provide you with lots of inclusive services and tools to keep accounting costs down.

For ongoing business or accounting advice, we have a relationship with Westbury Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors. You can contact Westbury on +44 (0)207 253 7272 or use their contact form.

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I live overseas. Can I apply for a UK bank account?

Yes. To set up a bank account for your business in the UK you can either:

use the account you already have in your country
open a new account in the UK
open a UK sterling account in your country

However, If you charge or pay VAT you will need a UK bank account. HMRC will repay any VAT owed to the business directly into the account.

We offer banking assistance for the leading UK banks in our Banking International package only. Should you not choose the package, you could search the internet to find a suitable UK bank.

Please note: the Barclays and TSB business bank referrals we offer are available to UK residents only - this means you must physically live in the UK. Unfortunately, overseas residents cannot apply.

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