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FAQS

Your Questions

This section deals with the most commonly asked questions for a Private Limited Company with a share capital. This is by far the most popular trading vehicle with a limited liability. Questions on other types of companies are dealt with in their specific pages.

Disclaimer

The information available on this site is not intended to be comprehensive, and many details which may be relevant to particular circumstances have been omitted. Accordingly it should not be regarded as being a complete source of company law and information, and web users are advised to seek independent professional advice before acting on anything contained herein. Apex Company Services Limited cannot take any responsibility for the consequences of errors or omissions.

Background

Do I need a secretary to register a company?

No. A private limited company is not legally required to have a company secretary. However, it may choose to appoint a secretary for other business reasons.

How many directors does a limited company need?

A private limited company needs one director. The same person may also be the shareholder. This means that the company can be owned and managed by one individual. There is no upper limit specified for the number of directors.

Company Formation

Can non-UK residents act as directors for a UK limited company?

Yes.

Company Names

Can I keep my home address private?

Yes. We provide a full address service as well as telephone answering service for your business.

Do you provide an address service?

Yes. We provide a full address service as well as telephone answering service for your business.

Requirements of Company Formation

Can I keep my home address private?

If you don’t want your home address to appear on public records you can use our service address and registered office address service. Visit our web page

Post Incorporation Queries

How long will it take to register a company?

Average time scale is within a few hours.

Annual Compliance

How will the documents delivered?

If you have purchased Silver pack the documents will be delivered to you by email.

If you have purchased Gold  or Platinum pack you will receive the documents by email and by post. Royal mail 1st class is used to post the documents. Other methods of delivering the documents can be arranged on enquiring.

Is a bank account included in my company formation package?

We are partners with Lloyds and Barclays Bank and offer a free bank account application process is in each of our packages. We give £50 cash back if your application with the Bank is successful. Please note bank account opening is subject to the client meeting the Bank’s requirements, and is not guaranteed.

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