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Fletcher Kennedy Company Formation Specialists |
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Company Formation Services
Welcome to Fletcher Kennedy Limited. We are company formation specialists providing a comprehensive range of company formation related services.
We understand that the formation of a company is of major importance to our clients, and as experienced company formation professionals we have designed our service to reflect that.
We provide clients with our full expert assistance throughout every step of the formation process, however our service does not stop there. We will give you any assistance or advice from the moment you choose to incorporate the company and as for long after formation as you require.
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UK Company Formation The fastest and least expensive place to incorporate within the European Union is the United Kingdom. We can incorporate a UK Limited company with a name of your choice in 5 hours read more |
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Offshore Formation We incorporate companies in several offshore jurisdictions. We can advise you on the benefits of incorporating offshore and upon which jurisdiction is best for you read more |
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Corporate Services Our services include nominee director and shareholders, registered office, and company secretary for UK and offshore companies read more |
We are approved by Companies House the UK Company Registrar to incorporate companies and file documents electronically. This means that using the latest technology and our extensive experience we can form a UK limited company for you within 5 working hours
All you need to do is tell us the name of the company that you would like to incorporate and then leave the rest to us. Your new limited company will normally be formed within 5 working hours of request, and minutes later you will receive your certificate of incorporation by email.
United Kingdom Company Formation 
We offer two company formation packages. Please choose the service that best suits your requirements. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us
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If you would like any more information about our service, or would like free advice on any aspect of our service, before during or after formation please use the links on the left or you can contact us by email or by telephone on 01428 656600
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Company Formation - Frequently Asked Questions
PLC (Public Limited Company) - Frequently Asked Questions
LLP Limited Liability Partnership - Frequently Asked Questions
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UK Company Formation Service - What we will do? And What you will get?
Choosing a Company name
Formation - Documents and Certificate
After Formation
Other Company Formation Services
Choosing a Company name
When incorporating a company the first thing that you must do is choose a name. The most important thing is that you cannot use a name that is already in use. As there are more than 1.6 million companies registered it is essential that the name is checked for availability before formation.
- We always check names for availability before formation
- We advise on the use of sensitive or protected names
- We can help you choose a name
- You can use our free namecheck service either on-line or by email or telephone
Formation - Documents and Certificate
As soon as you are happy with the name chosen you can leave the rest to us.
- We will prepare all documents
- Documents will be submitted electronically to Companies House
- Your new company will be incorporated online
- Within 5 working hours you will receive your certificate of formation
You will receive also receive a hard copy printed on card of your certificate of formation
After Formation
After Formation we will assist you and advise you on the following
- Appointment and duties of director
- Appointment and duties of company secretary
- Shareholders and share capital
- Location of registered office
- Advice with business bank account application
- Advice with VAT registration
- Advice with filing of annual accounts
- Advice with filing of other documents
We will continue to provide these services for as long as you require them.
You will also receive a copy of the following documents.
- Memorandum of Association
- Articles of Association
- Stock Transfer Form
- Share Certificates
We will also give you unlimited on-line access to all forms that you need to make any changes to the directors, company secretary or structure of your company.
To incorporate your new company now please click on the 'Order On-Line' button
Other Company Formation Services
After formation in addition to expert advice we can assist your new company in many ways including registered office and company secretary services
We also have a number of Ready Made and Off The Shelf companies available
Offshore Company Formation
Why Incorporate Offshore? - Benefits of Incorporating Offshore
By utilising an offshore company, it may be possible to secure a number of advantages. In the following notes we outline some of the structures which are available and give examples of uses which may be made of offshore companies. This is not intended as an exhaustive demonstration of offshore possibilities and we would always remind clients that the tax and other benefits which can be obtained by use of offshore entities usually depend upon the country of residence of the beneficial owner and its anti-avoidance legislation and regard has to be had, too, for the requirements of any other country with which the offshore entity might carry on its business.Our professionally qualified staff will be pleased to advise you on all aspects and an initial consultation is always free of charge.Typical uses to which an offshore company might be put :BVI - British Virgin Isles Cyprus Gibraltar Ireland Seychelles Order Secure On Line
Trading Companies
An importing or exporting company might establish itself in an offshore area. The offshore company would take orders directly from the customer, but have the goods delivered directly to that customer from the manufacturer or place of purchase. The profits arising out of the difference between purchase price and sales price would then be accumulated in either a tax free or low tax area. With such trading companies, it is important to choose an offshore area which has good communications as shipping and other documentation may be critical to the scheme.
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Investment Companies
Funds accumulated through investment companies set up in offshore areas can be invested or deposited throughout the world and whilst generally returns or interest payable in respect of these funds will be subject to local taxation, there are a number of offshore areas in which funds may be placed either in tax free bonds or as bank deposits where interest is paid gross. Similarly, in many offshore areas no capital gains taxes are applicable. Use of an offshore company incorporated in a suitable country allows the possibility of investing tax efficiently in a high tax country where there is a concessionary tax treaty in respect of investments made by companies incorporated in the offshore country.
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Holding Companies
Use may be made of an offshore holding company which would fund the operation of subsidiaries in various countries so that the subsidiaries obtain the benefit of tax deductions on interest paid. If the holding company is situated in an offshore area where there are no income or corporation taxes and no requirement that dividends must be paid, then the profits which are accumulated in the tax free climate can be used to fund the requirement of subsidiaries or reinvested as business convenience suggests.
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Probate and Privacy
A high net worth individual with properties or other assets in a number of countries may wish to hold these through the medium of a personal holding company so that upon his demise probate would be applied for in the country in which his company was incorporated rather than in each of the countries in which he might hold assets. This saves legal fees and avoids publicity. Again, not everybody wishes to advertise wealth and an individual may wish to hold property through an offshore entity simply because of the privacy which the offshore arrangement gives.
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Property Owning Companies
There are often great advantages in using an offshore property holding company for the purpose of holding an overseas property. Advantages of offshore property ownership include avoidance of inheritance tax, avoidance of capital gains tax, ease of sale which is achieved by transferring the shares in the company rather than transferring the property owned by the company and reduction of property purchase costs to the onward purchasers. Taking the example of investment in property in the United Kingdom by an offshore company, use of an appropriate offshore vehicle can offer relief from income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax. It should be remembered, in particular, that when a nonresident company disposes of a property investment, no capital gains tax is charged and holding through an offshore company removes the application of inheritance tax which would apply if a non-domiciled investor held a UK property in his personal name.
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Professional Services
Individuals who receive substantial fees in respect of their professional services in capacities such as designers, consultants, authors or entertainers, may assign or contract with an offshore company the right to receive those fees. The offshore employment company may not have to pay tax on its profits which can be reinvested in a tax free climate to generate further income from the offshore company. Payments to the individuals concerned can be structured in such a way as to minimise their tax liabilities. One example in this regard in respect of an overseas employment is to increase subsistence expenses as against fees as such which would be paid to the individual.
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Shipping Companies
The use of offshore shipping companies can eliminate direct or indirect taxation on shipping. Shipping companies may own or charter ships, the profits from which activities can be accumulated tax free. Tax and legal requirements generally dictate that the offshore company wning a shipping vessel should be incorporated in the jurisdiction whose flag the ship flies. The historic havens for these purposes have been Panama and Liberia. Latterly, the registries of other nations have expanded and consideration might be given to registrations at British Ports of Registry such as those in the Isle of Man and Gibraltar. A certain prestige attaches to the registration of a ship or indeed a yacht at a British port of registry and the vessel can be surveyed at most ports throughout the world by a surveyor recognised by the UK Department of Trade and Industry. The British flag has always been regarded as one of the world's most dependable.
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Patent, Copyright and Royalty Companies
An offshore company can purchase or be assigned the right to use a copyright, patent, trademark or know-how by its original holders with a power to sublicence. Upon acquisition of the intellectual property right the offshore company can then enter into agreement with licensees around the world who would be able to exploit the intellectual property right in various countries. It is thought preferable to acquire, for example, a patent at the patent pending stage before it becomes very valuable so that the capital payment for the acquisition of the patent can be set at a lower amount. Often royalties paid out of a high tax area attract withholding taxes at source. In many cases an interposing holding company may allow a reduction in the rate of tax withheld at source.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Benefits of a Limited Company
Corporate Services
To assist with the operation of your company we can provide the following corporate services.
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Registered Office  Every company must have a registered office. If you do not have a suitable address, or if you would prefer not to use your own address, we can provide you with a Registered Office address order online |
Nominee Company Secretary
Every limited company must have a Company Secretary who will perform a variety of tasks crucial to the smooth running of the company, which includes ensuring that the company's statutory obligations are complied with. We can provide you with a nominee company secretary. order online
Nominee Director
Every company must have at least one director. This person's name and address will appear on public record. We can provide you with a nominee director order online
Nominee Shareholder Every company must have at least one shareholder. This person's name and address will also appear on public record. We can provide you with a nominee shareholder order online |
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Completion of Annual Return
Every company must file an annual return every 12 months. This is a confirmation of registered office, company secretary, directors and shareholders. We can prepare this for you and file on line. contact
Preparation of Company Accounts
Every company must file annual accounts. Our associates will assist you with this. contact
Change of Company Name
If you want to change your company name we can do this for you contact
Change in Memorandum and Articles of Association
We can make alterations to your Memorandum and Articles of Association tailored to your requirements, and prepare and file the necessary resolutions. contact
For More Detailed Information about our corporate services please see below
Registered Office
Every company must have a Registered Office at which official documents can be served (Companies Act 1985 section 287(1)) and this address should be displayed on all business letterheads and order forms of the company (section 351).
The Registered Office address need not be the company's place of business, and is often the address of a company that provides company formation services such as Fletcher Kennedy Limited or that of a solicitor or accountant or even one of the directors home address.
Official documents, such as documents from a court, are normally served on a company at its Registered Office, and official correspondence is usually sent to the Registered Office, for example official letters from the Inland Revenue and the Registrar of Companies.
The address must be in England or Wales for companies registered in England or Wales, and Scotland for companies registered in Scotland.
If you do not have a suitable address, or if you would prefer not to use your own address, we can provide you with a Registered Office
If your company is already incorporated and you want to use this Registered Office service please click here
If you have not yet incorporated your company, you will be able to request this service with your order
Our registered office facility provides a basic mail forwarding service that is intended to deal with routine Companies House and Inland Revenue letters. However, we can also provide a full mail forwarding service.
See also: Nominee Director - Company Secretary - Nominee Shareholder
Nominee Director?
Our nominee director service is used to ensure the highest degree of privacy and confidentiality.
Order our Nominee Director Service UK Company law requires that information on directors must be registered in the public files of the Companies Registry. Therefore only by using nominee directors can the client's anonymity and confidentiality be ensured.
The basic function of the Nominee Director is to shield working executives of Limited and other companies from the public disclosure requirements that exist in the UK and other jurisdictions. It is a perfectly legal device which preserves the privacy of an individual. It is designed to help a person who would rather not disclose their interest or association with a given corporate body. Anyone performing a Company Search on a company with a Nominee Director would be unable to discover in whose name the Nominee Director was registered.
The essence of a nominee director service is that it is the names of the nominee directors are indicated in the corporate documentation. This means that names of the company's beneficial owners are not disclosed to the Companies Registry, so that clients are ensured the utmost confidentiality.
At the same time the appointed nominees are not actually entitled to manage the company. We can provide the beneficial owner with a Power of Attorney empowering him or her to run the business, manage the company's activities and open and operate the company's bank accounts.
There are however limitations to the function of the Nominee Director. The Nominee is a director of a company in name only and has no other powers or responsibilities.
The Nominee Director cannot and will not enter into any business contract or financial or moral commitment. The Nominee Director cannot sign any official forms or verify that any information provided to Government Agencies, including Tax Authorities, is correct.
These terms are defined in our nominee director agreement
Since the address of the Nominee Director will be one of ours, we will from time to time receive correspondence which will require the attention of the person requesting the Nominee Director Service. As part of the service we will forward these documents.
Please note that this address should not be used for any trading purposes or general correspondence, or for any form of advertising. The address is only to be used to comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 1985 in relation to official mail and documents.
Our fee for this service is £350 per year
If you would like to use our nominee director service please click here
See also: Nominee Director - Company Secretary - Nominee Shareholder
Nominee Company Secretary
Every limited company must have a Company Secretary (Companies Act 1985 section 283) who will perform a variety of tasks crucial to the smooth running of the company, which includes ensuring that the company's statutory obligations are complied with.
We provide a company secretarial service to ensure that these important statutory requirements are fulfilled, leaving the day to day running of the company to the directors. We ensure that all the company's statutory requirements are met, including the filing of the accounts and annual returns (subject to the receipt of all requisite documents).As your Company Secretary, we will prepare other documents in respect of changes to the company structure as and when they occur. Such matters will include allotment of shares, transfer of shares and appointments and resignations of officers.
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Maintaining the Register of Directors and Secretary
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Issuing share certificates and recording transfers of shares
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Maintaining the Register of Members and Debenture Holders
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Arranging for charges to be registered and recorded in the Register of Charges
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Preparation and submission of the Annual Returns
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Filing of documents at the Companies Registry including changes of registered office, changes of directors and secretary
Our fee for this service is £160 per year
If you want to use our Nominee Company Secretary service please click here
See also: Nominee Director - Company Secretary - Nominee Secretary - Nominee Shareholder
Nominee Shareholder?
A nominee is normally a company created for the purpose of holding shares and other securities on behalf of investors. With our service the the nominee is not the legal owner of the shares, and the underlying investors have the "beneficial interest" in the shares: i.e. they are entitled to all income and capital gains on them.
If you would like to use our nominee shareholder service please click here
Upon taking on the duties of Nominee Shareholder, we would hold your shares on trust in the form of a Nominee Shareholders Agreement. Our Nominee Shareholders Agreement would serve the purpose of ensuring that your identity as Beneficial Owner(s) is only known to us and not put on public record at the Company's Registry.
An original Share Transfer Form signed by us, but undated, will be issued to you, so that you can have the security of being able to transfer the shares at any time.
A nominee holding occurs where a third party holds shares on your behalf. This can be purely an administrative matter to aid the management of shareholdings.
Fletcher Kennedy Nominees Ltd will act as nominee shareholder for your company.
Fletcher Kennedy Nominees Ltd are professionals who hold the shares registered in our name for the benefit of another.
A Declaration of Trust and beneficial ownership signed and sealed by us will be supplied.
Our fee for this service is £140 per year.
If you would like to use our nominee shareholder service please click here
See also: Nominee Director - Company Secretary - Nominee Shareholder
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