Limited company setup (UK)
UK limited company setup guide: incorporation checklist, typical costs, timelines, and what to do after Companies House. Compare Ltd vs sole trader outcomes with Structure Scan.
A practical, step-by-step checklist to get incorporated, banked, and ready to trade — plus the typical costs and timelines people forget to budget for.
Run a Structure Scan to compare Ltd vs sole trader vs LLP with real-world costs included.
Tip: when comparing Ltd vs sole trader, include ongoing admin/compliance costs — they can change the break-even point.
On this page
- Incorporation checklist
- Limited company setup FAQs
Offices
Registered and North of England office: Ayrshire Lodge, Brass Castle Lane, Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS8 9EB.
London office: 167-169 Great Portland Street, 5th Floor, London, W1W 5PF.
Telephone +44 7746 212528. Email som@unicorn-commercial.co.uk
Unicorn Capital Advisory is a trading name of Unicorn Capital Advisory LLP (LLP No. OC459692). Finance is arranged for business purposes only and is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
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