You can register (‘incorporate’) a limited company online if it’s a private company limited by shares and you use model articles of association.

Private company limited by shares – register a company online using model (standard) articles of association, incorporation fees and how long it takes

It usually takes 48 hours and costs £15 (paid by debit or credit card or PayPal account).

You’ll need:

• the company’s name and registered address
• names and addresses of directors (and company secretary if you have one)
• details of shareholders and share capital