Make your business official with an expert online limited company formation service that gets all the paperwork and hassle done for you.
We have processed over 1.5 million items of mail and growing fast!
We have been helping clients’ businesses across the world since 2008.
We are fully licensed in the UK ensuring full compliance within the industry.
Our company was one of the original founders of the virtual office concept.
We are the original Company Formations experts. Our history dates back to when Companies House was based in City Road. This is the reason why we originally chose City Road as our office location. Our team would manually lodge applications by hand across the road at Companies House, long before the internet was invented! This rich history is one of the many key reasons why clients trust us.
Our company Formation Packages are fully-featured and come with a whole host of additional services which can help your company get off to a great start.
There’s nothing more rewarding than starting your own company so let Capital Office turn your dream into reality. In addition to getting your new company started we can even assist you in opening a bank account.
Your Company Name / Your Name,
124 City Road
London
EC1V 2NX
The Company Formation service is surprisingly easy to proceed with. Once you purchase online via our website you will be asked to complete the company application form which only takes 5 minutes on average. This will gather information such as the proposed company name, ownership structure and mail handling instructions.
Our pricing structure is clear and transparent, if at any time you change your mind and wish to cancel the service before we submit the company to Companies House you will be entitled to a full refund. If the company has been submitted to Companies House we unfortunately won’t be able to cancel the service as Companies House do not provide any facility to stop and cancel a submitted application.
Unlike our competitors, we do not automatically charge your account. This provides a more controlled service for our customers, without the fear of having a large renewal fee being charged to your card.
Capital Office is an approved formation agent listed at Companies House, so you can have peace of mind your application will be handled professionally
When your company has been incorporated we will email you the digital company incorporation documents, which will include the share certificates, company incorporation certificate and memorandum and articles of association. If the package you have chosen also includes hard copies these will be posted to you as well.
Why pay for post each month when you don’t need to? When using our virtual business address you only pay for post you receive. Unlike many competitors who add on a fixed monthly postage fee and then only include a handful of items each month charging you more if you go over that quota, we keep things simple. You only pay for postage when its required and we pass this saving onto you, our client.
With our formation packages we provide a virtual address service and this will result in receiving mail on your behalf. Our expert team processes mail daily in our secure office facilities. We handle your general mail based on your instructions- forwarding by post, scanning and emailing or being prepared for you for collection. All statutory mail is scanned and emailed to your email address.
All of your government statutory post is scanned directly to you allowing you to have instant access to the letter once it has been processed by our dedicated scan team.
Once you have completed your application and the mandatory AML checks are completed the company can be officially incorporated within 24 hours (MON-FRI, cut off for new applications by 2pm).
Capital Office Virtual Office Address Service is a prime address in the heart of central London. We have excellent transport links with the closest main tube stations being Old Street, Moorgate and Liverpool Street stations.
Customer satisfaction is always at the heart of everything we do and that is why we are rated excellent on websites such as Trustpilot. We deliver a very high level service that is second to none in our industry and that is why our clients love us!
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View our helpful decision tree diagram which is designed to help you decide which service is most suitable for you.
One of the biggest benefits of our virtual office address is that your mail will be scanned & sent directly to you in a digital format. The document we create and send is fully searchable meaning you can save locally and have a full collection of digital files that are fully indexed and can be searched for in seconds.
We process mail daily in our secure office facilities. We then handle, based on your instructions, the forwarding of mail, which takes place daily, as does scanning. If you are collecting, you will be notified by email once a letter is received, allowing you to make arrangements to collect the item.
Capital Office Virtual Office Address Service is a prime address in the heart of central London. We have excellent transport links, with the closest main tube stations being Old Street, Moorgate, and Liverpool Street Stations.
What will my address look like?
Your Company Name / Your Name,
124 City Road
London
EC1V 2NX
With selected packages, we provide our clients with free meeting room use at our central office in London. You can also buy additional hours via the meeting room page here.
For clients who are on a collect or forward service option, you will receive an email alert every time a letter is received at our address.
If you require a statutory letter to also be sent to you overseas, we can facilitate this service. With our registered office and officers address service, scanning of included items is free; however, in rare instances where a client would like a physical copy, this can be arranged. We have partnered with some of the leading courier companies to ship important documents and packages, including Royal Mail. Our service is flexible, and our expert team will be able to provide a competitive cost for this additional service.
Most clients who are planning on running a profit making business would choose the Limited Company structure. The Limited by Guarantee is often used by non profit organizations such as clubs and charities. A Partnership is traditionally used by accountants and law firms and is commonly used but not as frequently as the Limited Company structure.
A Limited company (Ltd) in the United Kingdom is a company structure whose liability is limited by shares, this type of company is the most common form chosen by businesses.
The private limited company is the most widely used type of trading company within the United Kingdom. It provides its owners with protection in the form of “limited liability”. This company type is most used by people who want to start a business that is intending to make a profit.
An LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) is started with two or more partners who have decided to start a company that will be jointly owned and run between the partners. It is a common structure but not as common as a Limited Company structure.
LBG Companies (Limited by Guarantee) are a popular choice for charities, sports clubs and community projects, to name but a few. If you are looking to start a not for profit company then this is the preferred company structure.
Yes like with all Company Formation agents, we are legally required to verify our clients identity in order to progress the order. This is very easy in most cases and just requires two forms of identity documents from each of the directors / shareholders / partners / officers depending on which company structure you have. We are legally required to obtain a in date photographic ID such as passport and a proof of address documents that has been issued by an official organisation such as a bank statement showing your full name and address dated within the last 3 months. We then simply ask you to take photos of these documents using a smart phone. This is very quick and in most cases takes no more than a few minutes. If you have questions regarding the identity checking procedure please do not hesitate to contact our team.
Our apostilled documents service will provide you with a certificate that proves your company documents are genuine. Your documents will be legalised by attaching a stamped official certificate (an ‘apostille’) to them.
Apostilled documents are normally required by non-UK residents who have opened a UK limited company and are required to provide apostilled documents in another country.
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Our London virtual office will help your business thrive. If you have a new business idea then our service is a no brainer! If you need mail sent overseas then we are the reliable partner. Whatever your virtual office needs we can help.
Secure office facility with fully monitored CCTV and daily in house security patrols.
Our firm is fully licensed and governed under several government agencies and has been since 2008
The highest standards of data destruction so you can be sure its handled by a UK government licensed specialists.
We operate a fully digital and physical mail room, leading the way in state of the art technology
Choose a suitable package online and complete the secure checkout process in less than 60 seconds. Remember if you are unsure on which service may be best then please contact our fantastic team who can help advise you on the most suitable package.
Once checkout is complete you will be redirected to your new online account where you will be able to add your details so that your information is accurate and the service requested is exactly as you require. This normally only takes a few minutes.
Once we have all your account information and our team have completed the compliance checks for your company via credas, you can instantly start using your fabulous new virtual office service. In most circumstances this takes on average less than 10 minutes to have your account up and running (during working hours).
We gathered all questions you may have about our company, process, packages and pricing.
A registered office address is legally required to be displayed on all correspondence including your business website. Our registered office is in a prominent London location and will help improve your company’s image whilst keeping your personal address private, secure and off public record. Our team has been based in City Road since 1971 and can be trusted to provide you with a secure and reliable postal service.
A Certificate of Incorporation is the official document that verifies your companies existence at Companies House along with the company incorporation number.
The share certificate(s) prove your ownership of the shares in a company. Shares are only applicable for a Limited Company structure.
When you register your company you need the ‘articles of association’. This is a basic text document that has information and rules on how the company will be run. This is agreed by the shareholders or guarantors / directors. With our packages we include a free generic document that is sufficient for you to run a company. You can supply your own document if you wish, however 99% of our clients choose our free generic document to fulfil this requirement.
We require some important information which will be requested once purchased. The form shouldn’t take more than 5 minutes and we offer full support if needed.
Yes, we offer a full range of different company structures. We provide a free Ltd company with most packages, but for additional fees, we can also incorporate Charity Companies, Limited by Guarantee and Limited Liability Partnerships. For Charity Companies there will be additional costs (not for profit) and we would request you speak to our team to discuss your requirements.
A Person of Significant Control (PSC for short) is a requirement, and all companies must now have a PSC registered. This is often the same person as the director/shareholder.
A company secretary is no longer required when incorporating a new UK company.
We would recommend checking directly with Companies House to see if the desired name is available.
Tip: if you want to build a website for your new company, you may want to check if the domain name you desire is also available. This can be done through a website like www.wizzhosting.co.uk.
We would always recommend issuing 1 share at £1.00; this choice is the most widely adopted initial value. However, we can of course issue shares at your desired value, but if you are unsure, we would advise speaking to a qualified accountant before, as any decisions you make now may have an impact later on down the line.
Once your company has been successfully incorporated, you will receive the documents emailed directly to you. These include The Certificate of Incorporation, The Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association, Share Certificates (Ltd companies).
If your package includes a Registered Office address and Officer’s Address service, then your residential address will remain off record and hidden from public view. Please ensure you have purchased both services if you do not wish to have your residential address on record.
Our friendly team are on hand to help, get in touch today
+44 (0) 207 566 3939
info@capital-office.co.uk