Ltd, LLP, or something else
Which structure fits a single founder, a partnership, or a group bringing in outside investors, and what each one means for liability and tax.
Companies House, step by step
Name checks, the registered office address, and what the certificate of incorporation actually confirms once it is issued.
Tax registrations that follow
Corporation Tax registration is automatic once you incorporate. PAYE follows the first employee, and VAT registration becomes compulsory rather than optional past the threshold.
The first-year calendar
The confirmation statement, the first set of annual accounts, and the dates that catch new directors out because nothing reminds them until a penalty notice arrives.
Written for general guidance. Thresholds and deadlines differ by jurisdiction and change often, so check your own position with an advisor before acting on it.