Register a limited company and open a business bank account, all in one go, for FREE
- Yes, it’s really free! We pay the £12 incorporation fee on your behalf.
- Apply within minutes, in one streamlined process.
- Get your certificate of incorporation within hours. helpCompanies House usually create a company by next business day.
We're only accepting single shareholdershelpYou can add additional shareholders and directors at a later date by contacting Companies House directly.
Register your limited company in four easy steps
Search available company name
Enter your business and personal details
Receive your limited company certificate
and your business bank account at the same time
Everything you need to know about your registration
Got burning questions about registering a limited company? Don’t worry, we’ve got the answers.
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Ready to be a business owner? Here’s what you’ll get.
Tide is here to support you in starting your own company. We believe the world would be a better place if more people gave it a shot – that’s why we’ve made company formations easier than ever.
Two-in-one
We register your company and open your business account in four easy steps.
Free
We’ll take care of your company registration fee – plus, there are no monthly fees for your account.
Fast
Your business account should be open in minutes, and your company is usually registered the same day.
Secure
We’re a Companies House authorized formation agent with a secure integration, so you’re in safe hands.
How to get started setting up your limited company
Time to turn your idea into reality. In one streamlined process, you can register your UK limited company and open a business bank account. Better yet, we’ll take care of the registration cost with Companies House, so it won’t cost you a penny.
What you'll need to register your company
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Unique company name
Use our search tool to instantly check if your company name is available.
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Registered office address
This will be where official communications are sent, for example, letters from Companies House. The address must be in the UK and you can opt for a Tide 'virtual office address'.
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Director and shareholder information
You'll need the name, nationality, date of birth, occupation and address of the director. If there are more than one director or shareholders, you can add this detail later directly with Companies House.
Why register your company using Tide?
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Trusted by over 350,000 businesses
From consultants to cupcake makers, coders to coat makers, we’re all about supporting small businesses and giving business owners time back, so they can do what they love and grow their business.
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All your business account needs in one app
Create and pay invoices, freeze your card, organise your money with multiple accounts, tag transactions with your own labels – it’s all in there.
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Loved by accountants
Sync with your accounting software or give your accountant read access to make bookkeeping a breeze.
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Member perks
As a Tide member, you’ll enjoy exclusive discounts and bonuses from companies on the same mission as us: to save business owners valuable time and money.
Company registration FAQs
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