All Inclusive with
Accounting Package

Limited company formation is a very easy process. You will need at least one director and one shareholder (these roles can be filled by the same individual), a registered office and at least one issued share per shareholder.

No documents or signatures are needed. Simply take 5 minutes to fill in our online form. Your company should then be ready within 24 hours.

See also: Information Required to Set Up a Company.

It will take approximately 5 to 10 minutes to complete our online application form. We will then contact you to complete ID checks required for relevant people such as directors, shareholders and the customer.

Upon completion of these checks, we will send the application to Companies House, which will usually take less than 24 hours to approve a company - although this period is dependent on Companies House workload, and sometimes it can take longer.

If it is important that your company is formed quickly, we provide a Same-Day Incorporation Service for £79.99, which can be purchased at checkout with any package. This service is available until 12 noon GMT, Monday-Friday. Incorporation on the same day is dependent on us receiving all relevant ID information for the company by 2pm of the same day, and we are not liable where we are not provided with the required information by this time.

As a company formation agent, we are legally required to verify the identity of all customers, company directors, and persons with significant control (PSCs).

Once your order has been submitted, we will send personalised links to your email. These links will allow you and any other relevant individuals to upload your proof of ID securely. The process is quick and straightforward, usually taking just a few minutes to complete, and is free of charge. You can read more about our ID Requirements here

During the company formation order process, you will be asked to select a business bank account referral from up to 7 of our banking partners, including Barclays, NatWest, Monzo, Starling and Lloyds.

Once Companies House has accepted your company application, your chosen bank will contact you directly so you can open your business bank account.

All business bank accounts are subject to approval.

Our Hassle-Free Compliance Service includes unlimited access to over 400 legally reviewed business document templates, filing of your annual confirmation statement, expert compliance support by phone and email, quarterly webinars and a monthly newsletter, and 50% off company changes when you need them.

This service is invaluable in providing peace of mind for the compliance aspects of your business, ensuring you have the right tools, support and documents to stay compliant and protect your company, all year long.

The business address service included in this package can be used for all day-to-day business mail. So you can use our prestigious Covent Garden, London address on your website, business cards, letterheads and more – giving your company a superb corporate image.

We will forward your mail to you by scan and email on the same day we receive it. Mail forwarding is charged at 50p per item. For any items of value, such as bank cards, that cannot be sent my scan and email we will forward by post. Mail is sent the same day we receive it and forwarding is charged at Royal Mail postal rates plus 15%.

Yes. The package has two parts, which renew in slightly different ways:

• Address Services and Hassle-Free Compliance Service - these renew annually. We’ll email you towards the end of your first year to remind you before any renewal payment is taken.
• Accounting service - this is a 12-month subscription, paid monthly. Your first month is free, followed by 11 monthly payments from £49 +VAT. After the initial 12 months, your subscription continues on a rolling monthly basis, so you’re not tied into another fixed term.

Very little. You’ll just need to sign your letter of engagement, which is sent to you once your company has been formed. Any compliance requirements are collected during the company formation process. That’s one of the benefits of forming your company with accounting included: no separate set-up.

Once your company is formed, your accounting team will send you your letter of engagement and invite you to an onboarding call. On the call, you’ll choose the accounting plan that suits your business best - from £49 +VAT per month - and they’ll introduce you to Xero, your cloud accounting software. Within 48 hours of your onboarding call, everything is set up and you’re ready to go. You’ll have access to your dashboard and Xero, so you can monitor your filings, create invoices, and log payments from day one.

From there, the team keeps your company compliant all year round - your annual accounts, your Corporation Tax return, and your dealings with HMRC. You’ll also have access to your accounting team for advice on everything from tax efficiency and claiming expenses to getting the most out of Xero.

As soon as your company is formed, we’ll email you your letter of engagement, then book an onboarding call to get everything set up, including your Xero account. After that, your service will be set up within 48 hours.

Once your company is formed, your accounting team email you your letter of engagement, then book an onboarding call to get everything set up, including your Xero account. After that, you’ll be ready to go. Your service will be set up within 48 hours of your onboarding call.

There’s no legal requirement to hire one, but running a limited company comes with real responsibilities. You need to file annual accounts and a Corporation Tax return, along with other requirements depending on your situation. Each has strict deadlines and penalties for mistakes. An accountant takes that pressure off, keeps you compliant, and frees you to focus on your business.

Only once your business needs to. VAT registration becomes mandatory when your taxable turnover passes the current threshold of £90,000 in a rolling 12-month period, though some companies choose to register voluntarily before then. Your accountant advises you on the right time, handles the registration, and takes care of your returns.

You’ll need to register for PAYE if you want to pay yourself or any employees a salary. It’s how HMRC collects Income Tax and National Insurance contributions. Your accountant sorts the registration for you and makes sure everything is reported correctly.

You can change your plan whenever you like. Just let your accounting team know and they’ll move you to the plan that suits you. Your team want you to be on the plan that works best for you, so you can move up to Scale as your company grows, or change to Simple if things change.

The plans are designed to support you throughout your business journey. Whether you're getting ready to trade, starting a side hustle, taking the next step with employees and VAT, or running a growing team, there's a plan built for each stage.

Your accountant helps you keeps your company compliant all year round. That covers preparing and filing your annual accounts, your Corporation Tax return, providing you with assistance, and dealing with HMRC on your behalf. Your accounts will be managed by BSQ Accounting and ACCA-qualified accountants, so you know you're in good hands.

No. The BSQ Accounting team will support you at every stage, and their plans are designed specifically to support new limited companies as they grow. You'll stay with the same expert team throughout.

When you’re new to running a company, you don’t know what you don’t know. Mistakes and missed deadlines can be expensive to put right. Starting with an accountant means everything is set up correctly from the outset, with nothing to untangle later as your company grows.

No. The service is only available as part of our company formation service, either through the All Inclusive with Accounting Package or by adding it at the checkout of one of our other company formation packages.

That's fine - the Simple Plan is designed exactly for this. At just £49/month, it covers the statutory filings required for every limited company: your year-end accounts and Corporation Tax return.

Think of it as banking towards your year-end bill in advance. Over 11 payments that's £539 for the year - compared to £1,800+ that a typical accountant might charge. When you're ready to trade, everything's already in place.

No. The service is built for first-time founders as much as experienced directors. BSQ Accounting will take care of the technical work, and they'll get you set up on Xero and show you the basics. You don't need any accounting background to get started.

Yes. BSQ Accounting want every client to feel confident using Xero, so they run weekly training sessions via their own Xero Academy. Their whole team is Xero certified, including a dedicated Xero Trainer.

Most directors pay themselves through a mix of salary and dividends, which is often more tax-efficient than salary alone. A salary is a regular payment through payroll, while dividends are paid from your company’s profits. Your accountant works out the most efficient split for your circumstances, sets it up correctly, and makes sure it’s all recorded properly.