Formation package
Form a UK Public Limited Company Online
From
£149.99
was £440.00
A PLC can advertise and sell its shares to the public and may be listed on a stock exchange. We handle the formation filing.
What is included
From £149.99.
- Ready-to-trade company (or reserve the name as a dormant company)
- Fast online formation, with no signatures or paperwork from you
- All company documents emailed to you as PDFs
- Free .co.uk domain name for one year
- Printed share certificates
- Printed certificate of incorporation
- Fully compliant with AML and KYC regulations, with a free ID checking service
- Web authentication code for Companies House
- PAYE registration
- Emailed copy of the company register with first entries
- Emailed copy of your share certificate
- Emailed copy of the Memorandum & Articles of Association
- Emailed copy of the certificate of incorporation
- Free support for the life of your company
- Free access to the online company manager
- Companies House filing fee included
- Free business logo design
Who it is for
This package is for companies that want to sell shares to the public or seek a stock exchange listing.
PLC requirements
- At least two directors, plus a qualified company secretary such as a chartered secretary, solicitor or chartered accountant.
- Nominal share capital of at least £50,000, with each share paid up to at least a quarter of its nominal value, so subscribers contribute at least £12,500.
- A trading certificate from Companies House before trading can begin, confirming the minimum share capital has been allotted and a quarter of it paid up.
The model Articles in this package may not suit a stock exchange listing. If you need a listing, use your own bespoke Articles.
What you get
Your company documents
- By email as PDFs
- Printed copies
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Certificate of incorporation
Your company number and date of incorporation.
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Memorandum & articles
The rules your company runs by.
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Share certificate
Proof of each shareholder’s holding.
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Company register
Your company’s statutory registers.
How it works
How it works
- 01
Check your company name
Enter the name you want and we check it is available. - 02
Choose your package
Pick this package and go to checkout. - 03
Add your details
Give us the details of your company, its officers and your shareholders. We provide a free ID checking service to help you meet AML and KYC requirements. - 04
We file with Companies House
We send your application to Companies House and email your documents once the company is registered.
How many directors does a PLC need?
At least two, together with a qualified company secretary.
What share capital is required?
A nominal share capital of at least £50,000, with a quarter paid up. That means at least £12,500 from subscribers.
Can I trade straight away?
Not until Companies House issues a trading certificate confirming the minimum share capital has been allotted and a quarter of its value paid up.
Can I list on a stock exchange?
Possibly, but the model Articles may not be suitable. Use your own bespoke Articles if you need a listing.
Who can I ask for help?
Call or WhatsApp us on +44 7405 820847 or email [email protected]. Support is free for the life of your company.
Ready when you are
Ready to get started?
Check your company name first, then choose this package at checkout.
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