Initial consultation
Discuss what you plan to do, the business structure and your expected accounting obligations.
Business formation and new ventures
Start your business on the right footing.
From registering a limited company to choosing your accounting software, MLE Accounting can help you understand the steps involved in getting a new venture organised.
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Business start-up support
A practical start for your new company.
The decisions you make at the outset affect the way your business is registered, taxed and administered. We can discuss the appropriate structure and the records you need to keep.
Compulsory identity verification
Companies House: identity checks
Identity verification is a legal requirement for company directors and people with significant control (PSCs). These steps are particularly important when you are registering a new limited company.
1
Check who must verify
Identify each proposed director and the people with significant control. Directors need Companies House personal codes for a new incorporation.
2
Verify your identity
Use the official GOV.UK One Login route or an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP). You will need suitable identity information and, usually, photo ID.
3
Keep your personal code safe
After successful verification, you receive a Companies House personal code. Supply each director’s code as part of the incorporation filing.
4
Complete the registration and PSC requirements
Submit the incorporation information to Companies House. People with significant control must also provide their personal codes within the applicable statutory time window.
Important: MLE can explain the process and help with the registration paperwork. Identity verification by an accountant must only be offered where that accountant is an authorised Companies House agent (ACSP). Do not send identification documents or personal codes through an ordinary website enquiry.
Set up the day-to-day essentials
After registration
Once registered, a new company needs reliable records and an understanding of ongoing responsibilities.
MLE Accounting's company formation service starts from £200, including the £100 Companies House standard online incorporation fee. This statutory fee is included in the quoted starting price, not added on top. Separate third-party identity-verification fees, where applicable, are excluded.
Email enquiries
Planning to start a company?
Email a short outline of your plans and we can discuss the initial consultation, formation support and software setup.