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Company formation reviews.

Six providers, examined beyond the registration price. Read the package details, ongoing trade-offs and evidence limits before choosing.

Individually researched from provider documentation and attributed customer feedback, not hands-on tests. We have not purchased these services or opened their accounts. Tide’s featured placement is commercially influenced. Our review methodology

Tide formation review

Tide is our overall pick for a straightforward new limited company whose founders also want a digital business account. Its £14.99 registration offer includes the Companies House incorporation fee, and eligible new members can qualify for up to £200 across two separate rewards.

£14.99 · selected package

ANNA Money formation review

ANNA Money is worth considering if the business account and administration services are a deliberate part of your plans. Its entry formation package is competitively priced, with optional paid support for founders who want help managing company administration.

£19 · selected package

1st Formations formation review

1st Formations is a strong shortlist option for founders who want a conventional formation agent, address choices and a route into paid accounting support. The All Inclusive with Accounting package is most compelling when the accounting commitment already fits the business.

£39.99 · selected package

Mint Formations formation review

Mint Formations suits founders looking for a specialist agent with a choice of formation, address and administration services. Its higher packages can bundle useful support, but value depends on whether the business will actually use those services.

£4.99 · selected package

Rapid Formations formation review

Rapid Formations offers a conventional agent-led route, a low professional fee and a clear progression from basic registration to privacy and additional administration. The review highlights package limits, renewal costs and separate statutory fees to check before ordering.

£2.99 · selected package

Your Company Formations formation review

Your Company Formations is worth shortlisting for its low professional entry fee, optional address services and broad package range. Its Digital package is most relevant to founders who already have suitable addresses and will arrange accounting separately.

£2.48 · selected package