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E-Quick Package |
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 £ 32.00 | No Annual Fees! | | |
 This is our most popular package with UK residents, and includes:
 The submission of forms detailing your company's executive officers
The registration of your £1,000 authorised share capital (a minimum of one share must be issued)
Company formation is usually achieved within 6-8 workday hours (Companies House permitting)
Payment of UK legal and initiation fees
The appointment of your own candidates as directors and secretary (a minimum of two people are required)
The following documents will be e-mailed to you (Note: these documents are to be printed and signed):
Electronic Certificate of Incorporation (PDF)
Electronic Memorandum & Articles of Association (MS Word)
Minutes of the First Meeting of Directors (MS Word)
Share Certificates and company Register
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Economy Package |
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| £ 82.00 | Annual Maintenance Fee £50.00 | | |
This is our most popular package with EU residents, and includes:
The submission of forms detailing your company's executive officers
The registration of your £1,000 authorised share capital (a minimum of one share must be issued)
Company registration is usually achieved within 6-8 workday hours (Companies House permitting)
Payment of UK legal and initiation fees
The appointment of your own candidates as directors and secretary (a minimum of two people are required)
A registered office address for 12 months, provided by Coddan
An application form for the following year's renewal of the Registered Office Address service (£50.00)
Annual Return and Annual Account reminder
The following documents will be e-mailed to you (Note: these documents are to be printed and signed):
Electronic Certificate of Incorporation (PDF)
Electronic Memorandum & Articles of Association (MS Word)
Minutes of the First Meeting of Directors (MS Word)
Share Certificates and company Register
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Premier Package |
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| £ 131.95 | Annual Maintenance Fee £99.95 | | |
This is our most popular package with small business, and includes:
The submission of forms detailing your company's executive director
The registration of your £1,000 authorised share capital (a minimum of one share must be issued)
Company incorporation is usually achieved within 6-8 workday hours (Companies House permitting)
Payment of UK legal and initiation fees
Applicant appointment of director for company (appointed electronically)
A registered office address for 12 months, provided by Coddan
An application form for the following year's renewal of the Registered Office Address service (£50.00)
Nominee company secretary service for 12 months (next year - £49.95)
Annual Return and Annual Account reminder
The following documents will be posted to you (these documents will be sent via Royal Mail):
The original laminated Certificate of Incorporation
A bound copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association
The Minutes of the First Directors' Meeting
Two printed share certificates and Company Register
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Deluxe Package |
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| £ 256.95 | Annual Maintenance Fee £224.95 | | |
This is our most popular package with overseas residents, and includes:
The filing and registration of your company in England
The registration of your £1,000 authorized share capital (a minimum of one share must be issued)
Company formation is usually achieved within 6-8 workday hours (Companies House permitting)
Payment of UK legal and initiation fees
A registered office address for 12 months, provided by Coddan
An application form for the following year's renewal of the Registered Office Address service (£50.00)
Nominee Company secretarial service for 12 months (next year - £49.95)
Coddan provides a company nominee director service for 1 year (next year - £125.00)
The name of the nominee director & secretary will appear as a public record
Annual Return and Annual Account reminder
The following documents will be posted to you (these documents will be sent via Royal Mail):
The original laminated Certificate of Incorporation
A bound copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association
The Minutes of the First Directors' Meeting
Two printed share certificates and Company' Register
A pre-signed, undated letter of resignation from the nominee director
A General Power of Attorney signed by nominee director
An indemnity Letter for General Power of Attorney
A nominee service agreement which provides for the indemnification of the nominees
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Name Protection |
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| £ 22.00 | Annual Maintenance Fee £60.00 | | |
The purpose of this package:
This package allows you to register a company name with Companies House and thus prevent this name being used to form a company by anyone else
This package includes:
The registration of a non-trading limited company with your choice of name
Payment of UK legal and initiation fees
A nominee director
A nominee secretary
A nominee shareholder
A registered office address
Management of the company:
Coddan will file the annual return and dormant company accounts on your behalf for an annual fee of £60.00
If you do not wish to renew the management option at the end of term, the company will be dissolved
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| Business Start-Up: Legal Requirements | | |
Company subscribers may be residents outside the UK
You must appoint a minimum of ONE Director
There is no maximum number of Directors
Directors can be corporate bodies or private individuals
A Director can be of any nationality
Directors need not be formally trained
All companies must appoint a company Secretary
Secretaries can be corporate bodies or private individuals
A Secretary can be of any nationality.
If there is only ONE Director he or she CANNOT also be the Secretary
A company must have a minimum of one shareholder who may be a corporate body or an individual
No minimum paid up share capital
A minimum of one share may be issued
Capital may be denominated in any currency
Shareholders and directors meetings may take place outside Great Britain
The company is required to have a registered office in the UK
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- DEAR VISITORS, Welcome to Coddan online company formation UK agent. If you want to become familiar with the description and the contents of online UK companies formation packages, offered by Coddan and to find above, what kind of service is included in this or that UK company incorporation package, to get an idea about the price of annual fees, and about the general legal requirements to the company, please, select the package you need from the list, situated below the banner. The information in the banner will be renewed according to the package you've chosen. All of our Memorandum and Articles of Associations and Partnership Agreements were reviewed and approved by a volunteer U.K. lawyer. Our products start from just £42.00 for our E-Quick service. This package offers fast electronic company registration documents and like all of our UK formation products is usually completed with in three hours. Our Economy company formation service not only have a Certificate of Incorporation on the required legal paper, but also has the provision of having your company registered office at our prestigious City of Liverpool, Manchester or London address. As all literature and documents must display the company's registered office, having your registered office at our address can enhance your company's profile in the eyes of both customers and suppliers. Coddan offer a wide range of offshore company formation options. An increasing number of people choose the offshore formation option as their favoured trading vehicle. Companies, large and small, are frequently based offshore.
Please note » The prices payable for the items that you order are clearly set out in the web site. There will be no contract of any kind between you and us unless and until we receive payment from you. We act as your agent in the incorporation of companies and electronic filing of Companies House forms. We are not able to guarantee that any such filing will be acceptable to Companies House, nor are there any contractual obligation upon us to do so. If Companies House rejects incorporation or other electronic filing, we will credit your account with a full refund and the contract between us will be made void. Companies House does not offer a cancellation facility for the registration of companies or the electronic filing of documents. We will be unable to cancel any such submission on your behalf and will not refund any payment you have made. All prices shown at Coddan Web Site (www.uk-company-formation-agents.co.uk) are in Great British pounds.
The basic document package we provide will not differ significantly from that available at a major corporate law office. Form a company online in minutes at lawyer-free prices. Coddan was developed by expert attorneys with experience at the most prestigious law firms in the country. We've helped over 50,000 satisfied customers, and our know-how allows us to prepare legal documents quickly and efficiently. Our documents contain advanced provisions that are not found in simple "do-it-yourself" kits or manuals. Coddan lets you take care of common legal procedures without ever leaving your home or office. We're open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our research area contains plenty of helpful guidance. Simply answer an easy-to-understand questionnaire, and Coddan takes care of the rest - no need to download, no need to print. You will receive the completed legal documents printed on quality acid-free paper.
Did you know that 70% of those who try to complete their own legal documents make mistakes? With Coddan, you can rest assured, knowing that your documents are treated with the utmost care and attention. Before you submit your order, Coddan will review the answers you provide on the questionnaire for consistency, completeness, spelling and grammar. Furthermore, our customer service specialists are available to answer your questions by phone or e-mail. Call us toll-free at (0) 800.081.1510 or (0) 870.080.2320. With Coddan's lawyer-free service, you can save up to 100% off the rates an attorney would charge for the same procedure. In addition, our fees are "per project", not "per hour," so you will know exactly what the total price will be.
The information you provide to us is held in absolute privacy. We pledge NEVER to sell your name or personal information to any third party. In addition, we go the extra mile to make sure that our servers and connections incorporate the latest encryption and security devices. We strive to be the best legal documentation service on the web. If you are not satisfied with our services for any reason, please contact us immediately and we will either correct the situation or provide a refund, your choice.
Live Help » Live Help is a real time "chat" feature which enables you to interact with a customer service representative without a phone call. Get answers to your questions while using our website. Clicking the "Live Help" button will start an on-line session with one of our representatives. Live Help is currently available during normal business hours. Outside of the above opening hours our business center will be closed. When you click on the button you will see an e-mail form that will allow you to send us a mail with your questions. Live Help is absolutely free! There are no hidden fees. We offer the service as a courtesy to our website visitors.
 Coddan Provides All the Tools Necessary to Incorporate Your Business Online in Minutes:
Need a UK company formation expert? Do you want to set-up your new British Limited Company formation using your own Director(s), Secretary, Shareholder(s) and Registered Office? You've come to the right place. The Coddan is an online resource providing electronic UK limited company registration services and business products for use in the United Kingdom. We are a leading provider of UK companies' formations service offering registered limited company names, registered offices address, nominee secretary and nominee director services. Our objectives are to provide a simple cost effective service for incorporating new companies. We are one of the UK's leading company registration specialists and can provide a fast efficient online company incorporation service. As a Companies House E-Filing partner we deliver documents electronically so there are no paper forms to sign and post, simply enter all the information within our web based system and obtain a result in hours. Coddan is a leading provider of company formations to all businesses and professional intermediaries. Since 1993, Coddan has delivered high quality services to those requiring company registration.
At Coddan we assist clients with this step of UK business creation by reviewing the goals and individual facts of each situation to recommend the best entity - selecting from limited or general partnerships, limited companies, and the different elections or options available under each. We offer a quick, simple, and inexpensive way for anyone to form a company online. We hope that this site will help us towards achieving this aim and we would welcome any feedback which you may have.
We run our offices in a client-oriented manner. We use state-of the-art technology and cost-effective methods to provide services in a timely, efficient manner. We return your phone calls promptly, and report to you regularly on your case. We speak plainly, and are up front and ethical about our fees, so that there are simply no bad surprises. At our very core is a focus on each client's background, needs, and goals. That's where we start, and we never stray from the idea that your needs set our course.
Our tailor made English and Scottish company formation service allows you to choose the name of your new firm, subject to availability. Because we now submit the vast majority of new incorporations electronically to Companies House, your limited company will normally be incorporated within 6-8 working hours* of ordering (*If ordered before 11:00 and Companies House permitting. Companies House in Belfast (CHB) normally takes 7-10 working days to register a new company).
How it works. Applying with us online is very easy. Follow the 1-step approach to searching and registering your company with Companies House, without the need for extensive paperwork; all of it is covered by Coddan. Click on the Online Order Forms icon. Our e-formation service eliminates the need to complete Forms 288a (to appoint the directors and secretary), making the process of incorporation a company even easier and quicker. With our new online British electronic companies registration system, we take you through each step of your private or guarantee English company formation process as quickly and as simply as possible. We offer a seamless link between yourself and Companies House. By providing 100% of the details online using a simple, well laid out process, you don't have to get tied up with complicated forms. After submitting, just sit back and wait for our email notification.
You will be registered as the founding director and shareholder of the company, this means that you can open your doors for equity or debt financing from other sources since the company is actually registered in a real persons name who is responsible for the operations of the company. Not only is you application processed faster, it is much more accurate and you can even modify any of the previously entered details; and it is very economical too. Other agents form companies using agent director then resign and transfer the shares to your directors. The presence of these agent directors and shareholders leads to confusion and delay when opening bank accounts, or anything involving credit transactions for your company like opening a merchant account or lease arrangements.
We accept phone orders during normal business hours. If you call and receive voicemail, just leave your name and number, as clearly and as possible, and we will call you back as soon as possible.
Monday - Friday: 9:30am to 6:00pm
Saturday: (offices are closed)
Sunday: (offices are closed)
Holidays: (offices are closed on all recognized UK holidays)
- Cost-Effective and Efficient UK Limited Company Formation and Registration Services:
We offer a choice of UK limited company registrations packages to suit your practice requirements. We do not cut costs on expertise and quality but still maintain a cost effective pricing structure. Many agents say they provide these items but will only actually complete them at an extra cost. All you need to do is fill out our online order form, and we'll take care of the rest.
We have many UK Ready Made (off-the-shelf) companies, which are ready to trade, and can be transferred to you within hours. All British shelf companies are immediately available and come with full professional documentation. English and Scottish shelf companies are known by a number of terms; i.e. aged companies, seasoned companies or combinations of terms. Irrespective of the term, a shelf-company offers unique opportunities. Perhaps the leading reason for acquiring an aged entity in general is credibility. An answer to the most common question, yes you may merge your history with an aged entity. Business relationships are frequently influenced by the length of time a company has been in existence. This is often true when establishing financial and client/vendor relationships i.e. "Since 1998". The fact that Coddan's off-the-shelf entities have never operated, that all stock or member shares remain intact, gives intrinsic value to that entity. The limited existence of shelf companies should, therefore, not be unexpected. Coddan's ready-made companies date from 1998 to 2005.
We offer substantial consulting in completing the proper merging and organisation of a shelf company. Annual return dates, duties and company account return dates are dependent on the original date of incorporation not the purchases date. Please note that all our ready-made companies are formed with General Commercial objects and are therefore able to conduct any nature of business.
- Most Popular Packages:
E-Quick UK Limited Company Formation Package - £42.00. We register UK companies with you as the first directors, and shareholders, other agents incorporate companies using agent director(s) then resign and transfer the shares to your directors. The presence of these agent directors and shareholders leads to confusion and delay when opening bank accounts, or anything involving credit transactions for your company like opening a merchant account or lease arrangements. The reason is that anyone doing a search of your company will find the first shareholders were not yourselves but the agent, they will then ask proof from yourselves that the shares have been transferred to yourselves, to confirm that you are in fact the owner of the company. We register clean companies you are appointed as director(s) and shareholder at the outset. It means no other director or shareholder other than the ones you appoint will appear in the company registry.
If you require additional related services such as a registered office or company secretary the following packages have been prepared to simplify our pricing structure. Select the company formation package (our incorporation form allows you to add more services than a form ad) that meets your requirements and contact our team of advisors on + 44 (0) 207.748.3039 (or +44 (0) 800.081.1510) or complete the enquiry form.
What should I expect after I order my services online? You will receive e-mail from us shortly after you complete your online order. This e-mail will confirm your order number and the ordered services. You will receive a second e-mail from us when your order has been completed.
What type of company can I register with this system? Our online electronic company formation system will enable you to form a private company limited by shares, a company limited by guarantee, etc. You may form a simple sole member company or alternatively assign multiple directors and shareholders depending on your individual requirements.
How much does it cost to register a company? To register a limited company using our system will cost £ 42.00. Any company incorporation requires a mandatory fee of £ 20.00 payable to Companies House this will be paid on your behalf and is included in our fee.
When and how do I pay to use the system? Once you have entered all the required information for your company, you are then required to complete payment. All payments are taken online through our secure servers at Worldpay.
Once I have entered all the information how long will it take to incorporate my company? Generally speaking the documents you submit on our system will be filed by Companies House within 6-8 hours subject to them not containing errors. If Companies House identifies any errors or omissions the documents will be returned and must be adjusted accordingly. If the documents are rejected we will contact you as soon as possible with the reason and ask you to carry out any such amendments. Once they have been updated we will then resubmit the documents to Companies House.
How are the documents signed? The documents created on our system are signed and authenticated by use of a digital signature. The digital signature is created by combining three pieces of personal information to produce a 9-digit code. The completed signature is a personal declaration for Companies House to acknowledge the individual as an officer of the company.
Economy UK Limited Company Incorporation Package - £ 117.00. All our company incorporation packs are electronically formed at Companies House with no requirement to complete any old style paper forms! All England and Scotland registered companies are legally required to have a registered office address. It is the address of a company to which Companies House letters and reminders will be sent. The registered office address can be anywhere in England and Wales (or Scotland if your company is registered there). The registered office address must always be an effective address for delivering documents to the company, and to avoid delays it is important that all correspondence sent to this address is dealt with promptly. The registered office cannot be a PO Box; it must be an address where legal papers can be served. The company's name should also be displayed outside of the premises. You may want to consider the benefits of using our registered office address as detailed below:
Our registered office address will be recorded at Companies House and all official mail will be forwarded to your designated address. We will also display your company name outside of our offices as required by law. If you want to be a Scottish registered company and governed by Scottish law then you will need a registered address in Scotland. We can provide you with a prestigious address in Edinburgh. For British companies owned by overseas residents it is a legal requirement to have a local registered address where official government mail can send. Please note that this address SHOULD NOT be used for any trading purposes or general correspondence, or for any form of advertising. The address is only to be used to comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 1985 in relation to official mail and documents.
Users of our registered office service must keep us informed of any change to their forwarding address and telephone, fax or email contact points. If clients' mail is returned undelivered we will be obliged to inform the appropriate authorities of our inability to establish contact with the officers of your company. A renewal invoice is issued each year several weeks prior to the renewal date. If payment is not received this service ceases. You must immediately notify us of your new registered office so we can inform Companies House. In the event that a new registered office address is not provided to us we are obliged to inform Companies House of your last known contact details and advise them that your company no longer seems to have a qualifying registered office. If they then determine that your company is no longer compliant with the registration requirements for limited company they may decide to delete your company from the Register.
Premier UK Private Limited Company Registration Package - £ 192.00. This package includes UK registered office and nominee secretary for 12 months (includes processing annual return). We have many years experience acting as secretary for hundreds of companies so you can feel confident we have the required knowledge to perform this role. The nominee secretary service is ideal for sole directors unable to find someone to take on this role. It means you can still operate a company as sole director and shareholder whilst benefiting from the excellent support of a professional company. For non-UK residents this service often proves invaluable as Coddan are familiar with UK authorities and procedures.
This package designed to meet the requirements of those who do not want to appoint a second person to their company. The Companies Act requires a minimum of two officers to be appointed at all times. If you are in business on your own it can often be difficult to find someone else to take on the role of company secretary as they maybe unsure of their legal obligations and responsibilities.
The UK nominee secretary service will need to be renewed after one year. You will be contacted regarding confirmation of details re: the filing of the annual return, and renewal of the service. If we are to provide an efficient service, you will need to keep us informed of any changes in contact details. If we are unable to contact you, we will be unable to file the annual return, nor continue to act on your behalf. Ultimately we will have to refer the matter to Companies House.
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virtual offices networks who are interested in cooperation with us.
Coddan cooperates with the professionals for the purpose of achieving the better
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This service has been designed to allow our clients to retain their privacy for legitimate reasons in a world where your personal information can easily be obtained by anyone that knows where to look. This service is not to be used for any illegal purposes.
We have designed a specialist service to provide our clients with anonymity from their limited company. By appointing our corporate nominee director you can remain anonymous from your company as no personal details will be recorded at Companies House. You will still control the company as an authorised representative but it will not be possible to search Companies House records to identify you. If you combine the nominee director service with our nominee shareholder and nominee secretary then no reference will be made to you at Companies House. You will however still retain full control and ownership of the company through our specialist agreements. After payment, the incorporation is sent electronically to Companies House within seconds. Paperwork usually dispatched same day or next day. To establish your business entity go to the appropriate order form page.
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