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Register Your UK Company in Minutes, Not Days

Official Companies House registration, auto-generated legal documents, ID verification and compliance tracking - everything you need to launch your UK limited company with confidence.

Official Companies House filing · Guaranteed registration · Documents auto-generated

Companies House
Official UK registrar
Guaranteed Filing
Or your money back
ID Verified
Fully compliant

Why Form Through Machinence

Everything to Go From Idea to Incorporated

Forming a limited company used to mean solicitors, paperwork and days of waiting. Machinence makes the whole process as simple as filling in a form.

Official Companies House Filing

Your company is registered directly with Companies House - the UK's official registrar of limited companies. Not a third party, not a proxy. The real thing.

Guaranteed Registration

We guarantee your Companies House filing. If your application is rejected for any reason we cover it, resubmit it and make it right at no extra cost to you.

Auto-Generated Legal Documents

Your Memorandum and Articles of Association, Certificate of Incorporation and all statutory documents are generated automatically. No solicitor required.

ID Verification Built In

Companies House requires identity verification for all directors. Our built-in ID check handles this securely in minutes - no paperwork to post, no delays.

Compliance Tracking and Reminders

Never miss a filing deadline. Smart reminders keep you ahead of confirmation statements, annual accounts and corporation tax deadlines from day one.

Import Your Existing Company

Already have a UK limited company? Import it into Machinence via Companies House lookup and get full compliance tracking from day one.

£127.99
total cost
all fees included
15-30
minutes to complete
your application
24-48
hours to receive your
Certificate of Incorporation

The Process

Register Your Company in 8 Simple Steps

A clear guided journey from first click to Certificate of Incorporation. Simple, quick, and done in under an hour.

01
Choose Your Company Name

Enter your desired name. Our instant availability check confirms it is free with Companies House before you proceed.

02
Add Director Details

Enter the full name, date of birth and address for each director. One director minimum is required.

03
Set Up Shareholders

Define your share structure - allocate shares between founders, investors or retain them all yourself.

04
Verify Your Identity

Upload a passport or driving licence for each director. Our secure ID check meets Companies House requirements instantly.

05
Confirm Registered Address

Every UK company needs a registered office address. Use your own, a director's address or a professional service.

06
Review Legal Documents

Your Memorandum and Articles of Association are auto-generated and displayed for review. Edit or use our standard template.

07
Complete Secure Payment

Pay the formation fee in one secure transaction. All major cards accepted. The Companies House filing fee is included.

08
Filed and Incorporated

Your application is submitted directly to Companies House. Your Certificate of Incorporation is typically issued the same working day.

Auto-Generated Documents

All Your Legal Documents Created Automatically

Formation normally requires several legal documents that cost hundreds of pounds with a solicitor. Machinence generates every one of them instantly, included in your formation fee - no legal knowledge required.

Certificate of Incorporation
Companies House official document
Ready
Memorandum of Association
Founding members agreement
Ready
Articles of Association
Standard model articles
Ready
Share Certificates
2 shareholders · 100 shares issued
Ready

Compliance Tracking

Never Miss a Filing Deadline Again

Once your company is registered your compliance obligations begin. Confirmation statements, annual accounts, corporation tax - Machinence tracks every deadline and reminds you well in advance so you are never caught out.

Greystone Digital Ltd

Co. No. 15847291 · Incorporated 14 Jan 2025

80%
Compliance Health
Good
Confirmation Statement
Due: 14 Jan 2027 · 306 days remaining
Filed
Annual Accounts (Y/E 31 Mar)
Due: 31 Dec 2026 · 292 days remaining
Upcoming
Corporation Tax Return (CT600)
Submitted: 28 Oct 2025
Filed
VAT Return (Q4 2025)
Submitted: 7 Feb 2026
Filed
PSC Register Update
Due: 13 Mar 2026 · Action required
Overdue

What Our Clients Say

Founders Who Launched With Confidence

Real businesses. Real registrations. No script.

I had been putting off forming my company for months because I thought it would be complicated and expensive. Machinence had me incorporated in under an hour. The auto-generated documents alone saved me at least £500 in solicitor fees.

Mike Grey
Mike Grey
Founder, Greystone Digital Ltd, London

The compliance dashboard is worth the subscription alone. I used to lose sleep worrying about Companies House deadlines. Now I get a reminder weeks ahead with a clear action to take. So much less anxiety as a first-time director.

Lucy Khan
Lucy Khan
Director, Khanverse Studio Ltd, Manchester

I imported my existing company using Companies House lookup and it pulled in everything automatically: registration date, SIC codes and filing history. The compliance tracker then mapped every upcoming deadline automatically. Incredibly impressive.

Richard Fisher
Richard Fisher
Director, Fisher & Co Consulting Ltd, Leeds
G2

All 13 Tools

Every Tool to Register, Run and Protect Your Company

Every formation and compliance tool included in your Machinence plan - no extra fees, no hidden charges, no surprises.

Register Your Company

Official Companies House formation from start to finish

Official Companies House Registration

Filed directly with Companies House - the UK's official registrar. Not an intermediary. The real, official registration.

Guaranteed Companies House Filing

We guarantee your application is accepted. If rejected for any reason, we handle it, resubmit and make it right at no extra cost.

Company Name Availability Check

Instant real-time check against the Companies House register to confirm your name is free before you proceed.

Simple 8-Step Registration Process

A clear guided journey from company name to Certificate of Incorporation - no legal jargon, no confusion.

Director, Shareholder and Compliance Setup

Define the structure and governance of your new company

Director & Shareholder Setup

Add directors and shareholders with all required details - name, date of birth, address, and share allocation.

ID Verification for Compliance

Built-in identity verification for all directors, required by Companies House since 2024. Completed securely in minutes.

Secure Payment & Filing

Formation fee and Companies House filing fee collected in one secure transaction. All major cards accepted.

Import Existing UK Company

Already incorporated? Import your company via Companies House lookup and start tracking compliance from day one.

Auto-Generated Legal Documents

Every document you need, created automatically - no solicitor required

Memorandum of Association

Automatically generated document confirming all subscribers agree to form the company and take at least one share.

Articles of Association

The written rules for how your company is run. Standard model articles generated automatically - editable before filing.

Certificate of Incorporation

Your official proof of registration, issued by Companies House. Available to download immediately after incorporation.

Ongoing Compliance

Stay on top of every deadline from day one

Companies House Lookup

Search and retrieve any UK company's details, filing history and registered information directly from Companies House.

Compliance Tracking & Reminders

Smart dashboard tracking all your filing deadlines - confirmation statements, annual accounts, corporation tax and VAT.

Your UK Company Is One Click Away

Start your formation today and be officially registered with Companies House, typically by end of day.

£127.99

Total cost - includes Companies House fee and all legal documents

Official CH filing Guaranteed registration Same-day processing All documents included Compliance tracking included

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does company formation take?+
The application process takes most people between 20 and 45 minutes. Companies House typically processes applications within a few hours on working days. Most customers receive their Certificate of Incorporation the same day they apply.
What does the formation fee include?+
The formation fee includes the Companies House filing fee, all auto-generated legal documents (Memorandum and Articles of Association, Certificate of Incorporation, share certificates), ID verification for all directors and ongoing compliance tracking and deadline reminders.
What is the Companies House filing guarantee?+
We guarantee your application will be accepted by Companies House. In the unlikely event your application is rejected for any reason, we will investigate the issue, correct it, resubmit your application and ensure your company is registered at no additional cost to you.
Do I need to verify my identity?+
Yes. Since 4 March 2024, Companies House requires all directors and PSCs (Persons with Significant Control) to verify their identity. Machinence handles this entirely within the registration flow - simply upload your passport or UK driving licence and the verification is completed in minutes.
Can I edit the Articles of Association before filing?+
Yes. The standard model articles are generated automatically and displayed for your review before you submit. You can accept the standard articles as-is - which is suitable for most small businesses - or make amendments. You can also upload bespoke articles if you have had them prepared separately.
I already have a limited company. Can I still use Machinence?+
Absolutely. Use the Companies House Lookup tool to import your existing UK company into Machinence. The system retrieves your registration details, incorporation date and filing history automatically and then sets up your compliance dashboard with all upcoming deadlines tracked.
What compliance deadlines does Machinence track?+
Machinence tracks confirmation statements (due annually with Companies House), annual accounts (filed with Companies House and HMRC), corporation tax returns (CT600), corporation tax payments, VAT returns if applicable, and PSC register updates. You receive reminders well in advance of each deadline so you are never caught out.
Is my personal and payment information secure?+
Yes. All data submitted through Machinence is encrypted in transit and at rest. Payments are processed through a PCI-DSS compliant payment provider - your card details are never stored on our servers. Identity documents submitted for verification are handled in accordance with UK GDPR and deleted after verification is complete.

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