UK company formation
Start your company.
Keep the £100.
Check your name against live Companies House data, then watch the usual £100 formation fee drop to nothing. No email, no upsells, no catch.
The cost, upfront
Most formation sites bundle a fee onto the £100 Companies House charge. Check a name and we’ll show you the real cost, and how our route gets you to £0 to form.
The maths
Everyone else charges the Companies House fee, then adds a markup.
£100£0
We cover the formation fee because we earn a referral fee from the business account you choose, never from you. Where a genuinely free route is better, we say so.
Three steps. About two minutes.
Screen your name
Type your company name and we run a live Companies House search, flagging anything that needs extra checks.
Tell us how you'll trade
A few focused questions on structure, residency, privacy and how the business will handle money.
Choose with the full cost visible
One best fit, two alternatives, the real trade-offs, and a launch checklist you can keep.
We only make money if you pick a partner. Never from you.
Independent by default
We compare publicly documented costs and trade-offs. The ranking is editorial, not paid for.
Reasoning always shown
No black box. We tell you exactly why an option fits your specific business.
Free options labelled
If the genuinely free route is best, we say so, and we don't earn a penny from it.
We only earn on partners
If you pick a partner account we may earn a fee. It never changes what we recommend.
Plain-English guides.
How to start a business in the UK
Structure, registration, banking, tax, insurance and your first 30 days.
Read guide Starting a businessSole trader vs limited company: the complete UK guide
The real trade-offs and the revenue point where incorporating pays off.
Read guide Business bankingBest business bank accounts for UK startups
The best UK startup accounts, and where a free option is the right call.
Read guideQuestions, answered.
Is company formation really free?
Yes, when you form through one of our banking partners, they cover the Companies House filing fee. You'll open a business account as part of the same flow, which is what makes the deal work.
Do you register my company?
No, we don't register companies directly. We connect you with authorised formation agents and banking partners who handle the actual registration and filing with Companies House on your behalf.
Do I even need a limited company?
Often, no. If you're a sole trader or running a side hustle, you may be better off staying unincorporated for now, it's simpler and cheaper. Our wizard will help you figure out the best structure for your situation.
Will you spam me or sell my details?
No. There's no account to create to use the wizard, and we don't require your email to see your recommendations. If you choose to download a startup plan later, that's the only time we'll ask, and you can ignore it entirely.
How does Easy Business Registration make money?
We are an independent comparison service. We may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase a product or service from one of our partners. However, this does not influence how we rank or recommend tools for your specific business needs.
Why should I trust a new site?
We built Easy Business Registration because we found the existing company formation process confusing and filled with hidden fees. Our goal is to provide clear, actionable advice and transparent costs so you can launch your business with confidence.
Ready when you are.
A short adaptive assessment, a free plan, and a clear route to your next step.