Privacy Package

Provides a limited company and keeps
your home address private

What's included

Privacy Package

This company formation package costs £67.99 +VAT and provides online company registration, a Central London registered office and service address, and the filing of the first confirmation statement.

Consider this if...

You want to form a limited company and would rather not display your home address on public record or your company stationery.

Business Banking

Our UK customers can select from up to 7 business bank account providers during the company formation process, including Barclays, NatWest, Monzo, Tide and HSBC.

Not a UK resident?

We can form companies for customers who are resident in the following countries: FULL LIST.

We recommend our Non-Residents Package, which includes a business bank account referral from WorldFirst.

Savings when you choose this package

The contents of this package are worth £182.99, but you only pay £67.99. That's a saving of £115.00.

Features:

  • Ready to Trade Company (Limited by Shares)
  • Online Formation within 24 Hours
  • Companies House £50.00 Filing Fee Included
  • Email Copy of Certificate of Incorporation
  • Email Copy of Memorandum & Articles of Association
  • Email Copy of Share Certificate(s)
  • Email Copy of Company Registers with First Entries
  • Registered Office Service, Covent Garden, London, for 12 months
  • A Service Address (for 1 person), Covent Garden, London, for 12 months
  • Filing of the First Confirmation Statement1
  • Free Business Bank Account (optional)
  • Free Online Company Manager to Maintain your Companies
  • Free Online & Telephone Support for the Life of your Company
  • Free .com or .co.uk Domain Name

Please note:

  1. The Filing of the First Confirmation Statement does not include the Companies House filing fee of £34.00. At the time of filing your first confirmation statement, we will take payment of £34.00 using your payment card details securely stored on your account.
  2. This package provides a company with Ordinary shares. If you require forming a company with more than one class of share, please call our customer service team at 020 3897 2233, and we will be happy to assist you.
  3. The business bank account offers are only available to companies with UK resident directors and shareholders. Companies with overseas directors and shareholders are not eligible for this offer. If your company has overseas directors or shareholders, a business bank account referral to WorldFirst is included in our Non-Residents and eSeller Packages. Account openings for all banking referrals are subject to approval.
  4. If you require business correspondence forwarded, you will need the Business Address Service, which is included in our Professional, Prestige and All Inclusive Packages.

Prefer to order by telephone?

If you are not confident forming your company online - call our friendly team and we will complete your order by telephone.

The best choice of
business bank accounts

Form your company with 1st Formations and set up your
business bank account with no paperwork or stress

Barclays Bank Card
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Barclays business bank account

This leading high street bank offers a business bank account with no fees for the first 12 months. Their App allows you to manage your account online, make payments locally and internationally, and create invoices for free.

How to apply

Once your company has been formed, Barclays will contact you with details on how to open your account. Your account will be opened within 6 to 8 weeks, and your business debit card will arrive within 5 days of the account being activated.

Natwest Bank Card
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NatWest start up business account

Established high street bank NatWest offer a business bank account with no transaction fees for the first 18 months. They also provide a range of borrowing options to help grow your business.

How to apply

NatWest will email you within 1 day of your company's incorporation with instructions for opening your account.

Monzo Bank Card
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Monzo business bank account

This business bank account offers spending notifications, pots to separate and manage your money, FSCS protection, and instant UK bank transfers. Starting with no monthly fees, it's a great choice for businesses.

How to apply

Monzo will email you within 24 hours of your company's formation to guide you through the account opening process.

HSBC Bank Card
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HSBC Kinetic business current account

This business bank account helps you manage your company's finances with an App that provides categorised spending, mobile cheque deposit, the ability to make in-app payments of up to £25,000 per day and monthly cashflow outlook. There is no monthly account fee for the first 12 months.

How to apply

Once your company has been formed, HSBC will email instructions on downloading their App. Once downloaded, you can apply in minutes, with most accounts being opened within 2 days.

Anna Bank Card
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ANNA business bank account

This online business banking solution provides free money transfers and ATM transactions, 1% cashback on business expenses paid with your debit card, and the ability to set up direct debits. ANNA also provide multiple debit cards with customisable spending limits.

How to apply

Once your company is incorporated, you'll receive an email and SMS with a link to start your online application. Most accounts are opened in just 3 minutes, with your company's debit card arriving within 5 working days.

Zempler Bank Card
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Zempler business current account

An online business bank account which includes expense cards, a business Mastercard and an award-winning app. You can set up direct debits, make purchases for free and arrange a business overdraft of up to £2,000.

How to apply

Once your company is formed, Zempler will contact you to complete a quick application. With no credit checks required, you'll receive your UK bank account and sort code within 5 minutes. Your business Mastercard will follow in the post within 5 working days of your account being opened.

Worldfirst Bank Card
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WorldFirst UK Business Account – for non-UK residents

A straightforward business banking solution for non-UK resident customers. Apply for an account in minutes and gain access to local account numbers and sort codes for over 10 currencies, including USD, GBP, and EUR. Pay staff partners, and suppliers in over 40 currencies and integrate with Xero for simple accounting and reconciliation.

How to apply

A referral is included free with our Non-Residents and eSeller packages. Once your company has been formed, you'll receive an 'Order Fulfilment' email containing a link to sign up for a WorldFirst Business Account. If your application is successful, you'll receive your UK bank sort code and account number shortly after. Account openings are subject to approval.

Tide Bank Card
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Tide business current account

Business banking with Tide allows you to simplify your company's financial management. Their business account App integrates with tools like Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and others, so you can take care of accounting and invoicing all in one place.

How to apply

After forming your company, complete a simple online application and your account will be opened within an hour. Once your account is open, your free business Mastercard will be sent to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I buy the Privacy Package?

It is specifically designed to provide confidentiality. The included registered office and service addresses enable you to keep your residential address off public record, thus protecting the privacy of your home.

In addition to this, you'll receive a full set of digital company documents delivered to you by email as soon as your company is incorporated.

Other benefits of this package include a free .com or .co.uk domain name and online company manager portal.

What is a registered office?

A registered office is the official address of a company and every UK limited company requires one.

The registered office address is listed on public record at Companies House, so many people prefer not to use their home address for this purpose.

This package offers the use of our Covent Garden address as your registered office for one year. This address service is renewable on an annual basis at a cost of £39.00 +VAT.

What is a service address?

A service address is the official address of a company director, secretary or person with significant control (eg. a shareholder who owns more than 25% of the company's shares) and they must supply Companies House with a service address.

A service address is listed on public record at Companies House, and so a lot people prefer not to use their home address shown there.

This package offers the use of our central London WC2 address as a service address for one company officer, and it is renewable annually at a cost of £26.00 +VAT.

What is the confirmation statement?

The confirmation statement is a document that must be filed annually, providing Companies House with up-to-date information about your company. This package includes the preparation and filing of your first confirmation statement.

Please note: This service does not include the Companies House filing fee of £34.00. At the time of filing your first confirmation statement, we will take payment of £34.00 using your payment card details securely stored in your account.

The confirmation statement service is renewable annually at the cost of £59.99 +VAT.

How much are mail forwarding charges?

All mail from UK government bodies, as well as Court Documents, will be scanned and emailed to you, free of charge.

Do I need to supply proof of ID?

All company formation agents, including ourselves, have a legal requirement to check Proof of ID and Address.

Do not worry - over 90% of our customers successfully pass our digital ID checks, without having to do anything.

If you aren’t eligible for a digital ID check, or your digital ID check fails, don’t worry - 99% of customers are able to provide their ID via our Credas App using their smartphone. See here for more information.

How do I open a business bank account?

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, Tide and HSBC.

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.

Is the Privacy Package renewable?

Yes. The Address Services and Confirmation Statement Service are renewable annually. We will email you at the end of the first year to remind you of the renewal.

The above services are renewable at our standard prices - see our Pricing page for details.

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I recently utilised the services of 1st Formations to register my business in the UK, and I was thoroughly impressed with the efficiency and ease of the process. The website was user-friendly, and the privacy package option provided a UK address, which was essential for my business needs.
Andy Cohen 1st Formations Customer

Last Updated: 28 Oct 2024

Eligible Countries

We can form companies for customers in most countries in the world; however, there are several that are not eligible.
Check if your country is eligible below:

  • Albania
  • Algeria
  • Andorra
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Azerbaijan
  • The Bahamas
  • Bahrain
  • Barbados
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Belize
  • Bhutan
  • Bolivia
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Botswana
  • Brazil
  • Brunei
  • Burundi
  • Cabo Verde
  • Cambodia
  • Canada
  • Chile
  • China
  • Colombia
  • Comoros
  • Costa Rica
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Djibouti
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic
  • East Timor (Timor-Leste)
  • Ecuador
  • Egypt
  • El Salvador
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Estonia
  • Eswatini
  • Ethiopia
  • Fiji
  • Finland
  • France
  • Gabon
  • The Gambia
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Ghana
  • Greece
  • Grenada
  • Guatemala
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Guyana
  • Honduras
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Ireland
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Jamaica
  • Japan
  • Jordan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kiribati
  • Korea, South
  • Kosovo
  • Kuwait
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Laos
  • Latvia
  • Lesotho
  • Liberia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Malaysia
  • Maldives
  • Malta
  • Marshall Islands
  • Mauritania
  • Mauritius
  • Mexico
  • Micronesia, Federated States of
  • Moldova
  • Mongolia
  • Montenegro
  • Morocco
  • Nauru
  • Nepal
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Nicaragua
  • Niger
  • North Macedonia
  • Norway
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Palau
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Qatar
  • Romania
  • Russia
  • Rwanda
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Samoa
  • San Marino
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Senegal
  • Serbia
  • Seychelles
  • Sierra Leone
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Solomon Islands
  • Spain
  • Sri Lanka
  • Suriname
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Taiwan
  • Tajikistan
  • Thailand
  • Togo
  • Tonga
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey
  • Turkmenistan
  • Tuvalu
  • Uganda
  • Ukraine
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Uruguay
  • Uzbekistan
  • Vanuatu
  • Vatican City
  • Vietnam
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe