Choose a unique company name using the Companies House name-availability checker.
Provide a UK registered office address — Entity Makers offers this in every UK package.
Appoint at least one director; identity verification is now mandatory.
Declare Persons of Significant Control (PSC): anyone owning 25%+ of shares.
File incorporation via an Authorised Corporate Service Provider for fastest turnaround.
Receive UTR from HMRC within 10 working days.
Register for Corporation Tax within 3 months of trading.