There are literally dozens of company formation agents out there, willing to setup your new limited company for you.

However, before you rush to setup your new company with one of them, you need to understand something.

They don’t actually process the incorporation themselves. Instead, they interact with Companies House’s own database and setup your company indirectly as an “agent”.

Now here’s why that’s relevant: in most cases, the submission to Companies House is instant – although the actual incorporation processing and company setup may take a few days.

Some company formation agents will “fast-track” your incorporation – making same day company formation likely in many cases.

Ask your formation agent if they provide this fast-tracked service.  If so, incorporation can take just a few business hours.

One final note: Companies House do allow you to incorporate via their own website.

You can check it out here:

Buy Limited Companies via Companies House

However, be sure to shop around. Many agents include many bonuses that CH don’t offer on their own direct service.