Sound familiar?

Starting or restructuring a business throws up a lot of questions – and getting the setup wrong can be costly to unpick later.

  • Not sure whether to be a sole trader or a limited company
  • Confused by Companies House, HMRC registrations and what you actually need
  • Worried about missing a filing deadline or a compliance requirement
  • Unsure how to structure things for tax and growth from day one
  • Just want it set up properly, once, by someone who knows what they're doing

We make sure your business is set up correctly from the start – and stays compliant as it grows.

What we do

Company Formation

We form your limited company properly – registered at Companies House, set up with HMRC, and structured the right way for your situation, not just a generic off-the-shelf setup.

Business Structure Advice

Sole trader, limited company, partnership? We help you choose the right structure for tax, protection and your plans – and set it up correctly. If your ambitions are bigger, we can advise on group and holding company structures too.

Registrations & Setup

Corporation tax, VAT, PAYE – we handle the registrations you need so nothing falls through the cracks.

Ongoing Corporate Compliance

Confirmation statements, Companies House filings and the statutory obligations that keep your company in good standing – handled for you, on time.

Why choose Co-gency

Chartered Certified (ACCA) accountants – set up right, first time
Structured for the future – not just formed, but set up to grow
Fixed fees – no surprises
One firm as you grow – from formation through to tax, accounts and beyond
Plain English – no jargon, no confusion

How it works

1

Book a free call

Tell us your plans.

2

We advise & set up

The right structure, formed and registered correctly.

3

We keep you compliant

Ongoing filings handled, so you never miss a deadline.

Free, no-obligation consultation

Speak to a chartered accountant about your company formation

Tell us a little about your business and one of our team will get back to you. No jargon, no obligation – and backed by our 30-day money-back guarantee.

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Frequently asked questions

It depends on your profits, your plans and your attitude to risk. A limited company offers protection and can be more tax-efficient above a certain level, but adds some admin. We'll advise on the right choice for your situation – and set it up for you.

A limited company can usually be formed within a day or two. We'll make sure it's set up correctly – with the right share structure, registrations and details – rather than just rushed through.

Companies House registration, HMRC setup, and advice on structure, share setup and the registrations (corporation tax, VAT, PAYE) you need. We set it up to suit your business, not a one-size-fits-all template.

Yes – confirmation statements, Companies House filings and statutory obligations, all handled on time so your company stays in good standing.

Yes. If you're moving from sole trader to limited, or looking at a group or holding company structure, we can advise and handle it – see our holding company and restructuring service.

Start your business on the right foundations

Book a free, no-obligation call and we'll help you set up properly from day one.