It’s free
We’ll cover the Companies House company registration fees when you open a business current account with us
FREE COMPANY REGISTRATION
Start your business here.
For free
Register your company with Companies House for free.
✅ Companies House charge £50 but we’ll register your business free!
✅ Countingup is an official HMRC Company Formation Agent registered as a Trust and Company Service Provider
✅ Start by searching your new company name and apply in minutes
✅ Get a business current account with your registration
Please enter a valid company name
How to register a company for free
Our company formation process is easy and it only takes a few minutes to register with your new company details, registered office address and shareholder information. Please note, you need to be a UK resident to apply.
- Choose your company name then tell us some details about you and your new business
- Confirm details and pay a £12 deposit towards the Companies House registration fee that we'll refund when you become an active customer
- Receive your company incorporation documents and your 3 month Countingup business current account trial once approved
- Start getting paid!
- We'll refund the £12 deposit – making your company formation completely free (terms apply)
Everything you need in one place
- Register your new company with Companies House
- Receive your company incorporation documents once approved
- Get a Countingup business current account with a 3-month trial
- Built-in accounting software, invoices, receipt capture and filing reminders
Why choose Countingup for your business registration?
It’s quick & easy
Applications are processed in hours and most companies are registered by the next working day
You’re ready to trade
Get a 3-month trial of our business current account with built-in accounting software – perfect for limited companies!
What you need to register a company
Unique company name
Use our search tool to see if your company name is available and meets the Companies House requirements.
Registered office address
You need to have an address in the UK for all mail to be sent to, including government correspondence. This can be your home address, office address or a virtual office address.
Using a virtual registered office address means you can still get official correspondence from Companies House and HMRC whilst keeping your residential address private.
Business details
We’ll need some basic details about your new business.
Director and shareholder information
You’ll need to provide your full name, date of birth, nationality, address, occupation and proof of identity. Proof of ID can be a valid passport, driving license or European ID card. Please note, you need to be a UK resident to apply.
Are you ready to start your business?
Please enter a valid company name
More than just a business current account
Free company registration
Create and send personalised invoices and get paid quickly
Accept card payments via Stripe
Capture receipts easily on your phone
Set aside a percentage of your income for tax
Tax and compliance deadline reminders
The option to get an accountant or connect with yours
Real-time profit and loss
Friendly, UK-based support team
Company registration FAQs
Yes, we’re an authorised agent of Companies House!
Registering a company online with Companies House costs £50 but we’ll register your company for free when you open Countingup business current account. You’ll need to pay a £12 deposit to register your company but we’ll refund this when you spend £50 on your card within 30 days.
We charge a £12 when you submit your company registration but this is a deposit towards the Companies House fee. We’ll refund this when you spend £50 on your card within 30 days of opening an account.
Doing business through a limited company provides you with limited liability protection. This means that your company is its own entity. If your company faces any issues, your personal assets are safe as you and your company are separate entities.
To register a new company with us, you’ll need:
- A unique company name – our search tool can help you find one
- Registered office address in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland. This can be a home address, office address or virtual office
- Business details
- Director and shareholder information including name, date of birth, nationality, address and occupation
- Proof of ID – valid passport, driving license or European ID card
The application process only takes a few minutes. Most applications are processed within hours, and the majority of customers receive their company registration documents by the next working day. Please note that Companies House does not operate on weekends or bank holidays, so applications submitted during that time may take longer to process.
To register a company with us, you must be:
- The sole company director, and
- At least 18 years old, and
- A UK resident, and
- Haven’t previously registered a company through Countingup and
- Don’t already have a Countingup business account
If your company registration is approved, you’ll receive the below documents by email to the email you applied with.
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Company registration number
If you need any assistance in the application process, you can reach out to us by emailing support@countingup.com.