FAQs

How to start a company in the UK if you live overseas

Find out how to form a company in the UK in this detailed guide, and begin your UK business journey with a hassle-free registration process.

What is E-Commerce? Understanding the Essentials

E-commerce is one of those catchall terms that covers a whole range of online activity. Essentially, we’re all at it...

Buy or Lease: Making the Right Choice When Procuring Assets

When it comes to equipping your business with essential assets, have you considered all the options? For instance, even if...

Protecting your assets when a business partnership goes south

What would you do in the event your partnership goes bad? Hopefully it'll never happen, but it's important to have a plan in place to keep you and your assets safe.

Leadership and Management: How to Get the Balance Right

What is the difference between leadership and management? Let's have a look at the roles of managers and leaders.

Questions We’re Most Frequently Asked

FAQs and business information. Everything you need to know about registering a limited business with The Formations Company.

Got a passion for pets? Here’s why you should make a career of it

Turn your passion for pets into a career with advice on how to register a limited company. Start your business knowing all the legal and industry facts.

About Companies House

The Formations Company is approved by Companies House, so we do the hard work on your behalf, to get your company set up with minimum hassle.

What is a Public Limited Company (PLC)?

For some businesses setting up as a public limited company can make sense – but what is a PLC and what are its advantages and disadvantages?

Niche Firms: What Are the Risks and Rewards?

Most of the time, it is in niche markets where opportunity can be found. Let's review what niches are and how you can find yours.