Company formation uk is the term for the process of incorporation of a business in the UK. Company formation UK is also sometimes referred to as company registration. These terms are both also used when incorporating a business in the Republic of Ireland. Under UK company law and most international law, a company formation UK is considered an entity that is separate from the people who own or operate the company.

Today in company formation UK the majority of UK companies are formed the same day electronically. Companies can be created by individuals, specialized agents, solicitors or accountants. Many solicitors and accountants subcontract incorporation out to specialized company formation UK agents. Most agents offer company formation UK packages for less than £100. The cost of carrying out paper filing directly with Companies House is £20. This fee does not include the cost of witnessing documents or preparation of memorandum & articles of association for the company, which would usually be carried out by a solicitor or accountant. Forming a company via the paper filing method can take up to 4 weeks.