We cover the £100 Companies House incorporation fee when you open an eligible partner business bank account.
Free Company Registration
Save £100 in costs
Free Business Bank Account
Easy to set up
Free UK Phone Number
Look professional from day one
Free Website
Launch your business online
What we help with
From your Companies House filing to your first customer call. Practical help for the start of your business.
We handle your limited company application and cover the Companies House filing fee.
Partner bank account required. Banking and optional services have separate terms.
How to register a limited companyBeyond the registration
Apply for a UK business account with online banking and a debit card. Provider eligibility and account terms apply.
A dedicated number for your business. Keep customer calls separate from your personal ones.
Create a one-page site that introduces your business and gives customers a way to contact you.
Explore the website builderYour incorporation certificate, articles and company records, delivered digitally once your company is approved.
Questions about your application? Contact our formation team by phone, email or live chat.
Speak to usYour business, online
Give customers somewhere to find you. Build a simple website that explains what you offer and makes it easy to get in touch.
Add your business details and the people you want to reach.
Our AI builder creates a one-page site for you to preview.
Share your site on a hosted subdomain, with a way for customers to contact you.
Available with approved customer access. Need a larger site or online shop? View our website packages.
About Free Business Registration
A good idea should have room to become a business. We help you get your UK company registered, with the formation fee covered and guidance through the paperwork.
We’re Free Business Registration Ltd. Our service brings together company formation, banking introductions and practical tools for new business owners. If you’re unsure where to start, speak to us before applying.
Get to know usHow it works
Four clear steps, with our team on hand along the way.
Choose your company name and tell us about your business and its director.
A simple online form
Continue with our banking partner to complete your business account application.
Part of the free formation offer
Our team checks your details and arranges your Companies House submission.
Help with the paperwork
Once approved, your incorporation certificate and company documents arrive digitally.
Your company, officially registered
Bank account eligibility and Companies House approval apply.
How to set up a UK limited companyQuestions, answered
Plain answers about registering your UK company, the bank account, timings and what happens after you apply.
How free company registration worksWe cover the £100 Companies House incorporation fee in return for you opening a business bank account with our partner bank. The bank pays us a referral fee that funds the formation. Bank account eligibility and Companies House approval apply. Optional services and ongoing company filing obligations are separate.
Our partner bank pays us a referral fee when you open an eligible business bank account. That funds your company formation. Opening the partner account is a condition of this offer; additional services are optional. Contact us before applying if you already have an account or are unsure whether you qualify.
You need a suitable company name, at least one director aged 16 or over, at least one shareholder, an appropriate UK registered office address, share details and information about people with significant control (PSCs). Directors and PSCs must meet Companies House identity verification requirements, including providing personal codes when required. Our funded formation offer also requires an eligible partner business bank account.
You do not generally need to live in the UK to form a UK limited company, but the company needs an appropriate UK registered office address. Eligibility for our funded formation offer also depends on the partner bank's requirements. Contact us before applying if you are not a UK resident.
After you send your details and complete the partner bank application, our team reviews your information and arranges the Companies House submission. Timing depends on the bank application, identity verification and Companies House checks. We send your incorporation documents once your company is approved.
You continue with our banking partner to complete your business account application. Our team reviews your company details and arranges the Companies House submission. Once approved, we email your incorporation certificate and company documents. We will contact you if more information is needed.
Your company exists once Companies House incorporates it. Before trading, make sure you have any licences, insurance or other permissions your activity requires, and arrangements for keeping company finances separate. Do not rely on a guaranteed incorporation time when planning your launch.
Yes, opening an eligible business bank account with our partner is a condition of our funded formation offer. The bank has its own eligibility checks and account terms. If you cannot open the account, contact us to discuss your application before proceeding.
We cover the incorporation fee under the partner bank offer. Banking charges depend on the account terms, and optional services may have separate fees. Your company will also have ongoing filing and tax obligations. Review the current terms before choosing any additional service.
Your company must meet its ongoing accounts and confirmation statement obligations. The current Companies House confirmation statement fee is £50 online or £110 on paper, payable with the first statement in each 12-month payment period. Accountancy services, taxes and any late-filing penalties are separate from our incorporation offer. Check the current Companies House fee schedule for other filings.
Yes, you can change your company name after incorporation. The standard Companies House fee is currently £20 online or £30 on paper. Same-day services have different fees. Check the current fee schedule before filing.
A registered office is the official address of your company where government correspondence is sent. It must be a physical UK address (not a PO Box) and is publicly visible. You can use your home address, business premises, or a virtual office service.
The number, value and rights attached to shares should reflect your ownership arrangements. One £1 share gives £1 of nominal share capital; 100 £1 shares give £100. Shareholders may be liable for unpaid amounts on their shares. Ask for professional advice if you are unsure what structure is appropriate.
It creates a focused one-page website from the details you provide about your business. You can preview the result, include a direct call or email contact option, and publish it to a hosted subdomain when it is ready.
The builder is designed for a simple one-page landing site. If you need a multi-page website, ecommerce, or a more bespoke build, our shop includes separate website packages for those projects.
The tool is available with approved customer access. Enter your email on the AI Website Builder page and, if it is approved, we will send a secure access link.
We provide ongoing support including: helping with bank account applications through our partners, connecting you with accountants and other business services, and answering any questions about running your company.
While we don't provide accounting services directly, we partner with qualified UK accountants who offer competitive rates for our customers. They can handle your annual accounts, tax returns, VAT registration, and provide general tax advice.
Speak to our team before you apply.
Ready when you are
Get your UK limited company registered with the formation fee covered. We’ll help with the paperwork.
Prefer to talk it through?
0203 432 8551Free formation requires a partner bank account. Provider eligibility and terms apply.
