1st Formations
UK company registration service — form a UK LTD from £10 in 24 hours.
My Experience
1st Formations is the fastest and cheapest way to register a UK company. For £10, you can have a UK LTD formed in 24 hours, with no requirement for a UK-resident director. The process is entirely online and straightforward.
The key advantage over US LLC formation is speed and cost. A UK LTD from 1st Formations can be live within a day, while US options like Stripe Atlas take 1-2 weeks. The £10 price point is also significantly cheaper.
Keep in mind that UK companies have ongoing compliance requirements — annual confirmation statements, accounts filing with Companies House, and corporation tax returns. But if you need a UK business entity quickly and cheaply, 1st Formations delivers.
Pros
- +UK LTD registration from just £10 (free if you choose their address service)
- +24-hour formation, fastest in the UK market
- +No UK resident director required — open to international founders
- +Includes Companies House registration and certificate of incorporation
Cons
- −UK LTD has more compliance requirements than a US LLC
- −Need a registered UK address (available as add-on)
- −Corporation tax filing requires understanding UK tax rules
- −No built-in banking or payment processing partnerships
Best For
International founders who need a UK company quickly and cheaply.
