Company Formation - starting a small business

This section contains a range of documents, forms and information to help you set up your own limited company in England and Wales or Scotland. If you have further questions about forming your own company then you might like to visit the Companies House website and, in particular, sections GBF1 on company formation and GBF2 on choosing a company name.

The are many books available to help you start and administer your business. You might find this one useful: Forming a limited company.

If your company incorporation requirements are specialised, and not satisfied by the range of incorporation documents we offer, you may wish to seek legal advice. You you can locate a solicitor in your area through the databases at either the Law Society (England and Wales) or the Law Society (Scotland).

More information

• Business structures - an introduction to the various structures typically used by small businesses