THE SHORT ANSWER

Tide has the lower estimated formation total (£14.99). Choose Tide for formation + banking together; choose Rapid Formations for cheapest package fee, extras optional.

Tide compared with Rapid Formations
FeatureTideRapid Formations
Headline price£14.99 · One-off · Companies House fee included£2.99 · Plus £100 Companies House fee (£102.99 total)
Estimated formation total£14.99 · £14.99 including the £100 Companies House fee£102.99 · £2.99 plus £100 fee
Companies House feeIncluded£100 fee added at checkout
Business accountIncluded · £0 monthly planOptional bank referral
Address privacyRegistered office service not priced in this offer+£12.00 · Privacy package £14.99 replaces Basic
AccountingAccounting not part of this offerNot included
RewardUp to £200 · conditions applyNo referral reward advertised
Best forFormation + banking togetherCheapest package fee, extras optional

Tide: what you get

  • UK limited company registration
  • Business account with no monthly fee
  • Digital company documents
  • Check shareholder eligibility before applying
  • Free PAYE registration
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Rapid Formations: what you get

  • Limited company formation with ID verification and personal code
  • Full set of digital company documents
  • First confirmation statement filed
  • Home address is public unless you add privacy
  • Privacy package: £14.99 · All Inclusive: £39.99 (plus £100 fee)
  • Same-day service: £79.99 if submitted before 12pm
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