Company Formation

Company Formation Contents:








^ TopDo you need a company?

First timers entering the contract market need to decide how to initially structure their payments. There are two options: Limited Company or Umbrella.

The option suited to you will depend on your circumstances. These selection of articles from our dedicated section on Limited Companies will help you decide what is appropriate for you:

If you decide to go down the Limited Company route then you'll need to start forming your company as soon as you sign your first contract. This will ensure you can then raise invoices and set up your company bank account.

Having chosen a company name you'll need to check that it is available. You can do this online using our partner Duport Associates Ltd.

^ TopOnline formation

Duport Associates Limited are an established provider of Limited Company Incorporations. Over the past 10 years they have formed tens of thousands of companies. You can either fill in their online form or phone them directly on 0800 0 025 045.

  • Register in 2 minutes, and have formed company within 4 hours.
  • Create on line or via phone.
  • The most tax efficient vehicle for contractors outside IR35.
  • Choose your own name, or buy a ready made company [See list of names].
  • Full set of documents to you within 2 days.
  • Prices from £59 (inc VAT).

To start the process enter your desired company name below and click search to see it is available.

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