Our aim is simple; to provide a value for money service to our clients, with customer service being of the utmost importance.

Company Formation Services

Peterkins form companies. At any time we can supply ready-made companies “off the shelf”, or where time permits a company can be "tailor-made" for a client. In either case, we take care to ensure that the company matches the client's requirements. This involves a consideration of key issues, such as;

We aim to keep costs down whilst maintaining a level of service and customer care which is sometimes absent in many of the "budget" formation agencies. In particular, we recognise the importance of setting up companies quickly and being able to provide information to clients about availability of names etc.

This philosophy has proved very successful, with a broad base of satisfied clients using us for all their company formation and company secretarial requirements. Our aim is simple; to provide a value for money service to our clients, with customer service being of the utmost importance.

"Instant" Companies

We have companies ready to transfer almost immediately. All we require are the details of the new directors and shareholders and the relevant "consent" forms signed by the new officers. Once this has been done, we file all relevant documents at Companies House and the company is "transferred" to you.

These companies have our standard Memorandum and Articles of Association, suitable for a small, general commercial trading company, but these can be adapted to meet new circumstances as the company grows.

All our instant companies are incorporated with the Peterkins "Place D'Or" brand name. We can change the name to one of your choice, subject to availability and statutory restrictions. We carry out the necessary name checks and prepare the resolutions to effect the change of name.

Tailor-made Companies

To enable us to form your company as quickly as possible, we recommend the company is set up with our "nominees" as first director, secretary and shareholders, and with the Registered Office at our address. All we require at this stage is your choice of name for the new company. As soon as practical after formation, we resign and transfer the shares to your choice of shareholder, and we file the relevant documentation to appoint the new directors and change the company's Registered Office to your choice of address, if required.

If time permits, we will take instructions from you to incorporate a company "from scratch", ie using your own nominees as first directors and shareholders and with more detailed Memorandum and Articles of Association, if appropriate.

Whichever type of company is most suitable to your needs, we ensure the whole transaction is fully minuted for the company records and to comply with statutory obligations.

What is a Registered Office?

A limited company is a legal person itself and has to "live" somewhere. This is the official address for the business, where documents and letters can be delivered. A company registered in Scotland must have its registered office located in Scotland and a company registered in England and Wales should have its registered office located within England and Wales. The location of the registered office does not limit where in the UK the company can trade.

Our instant companies are registered in Scotland. If a company is required to be registered in England and Wales, we deal with the registration requirements and, unless the client has suitable premises in the region, can arrange for the provision of a registered office address.

Commencing Trade

You do not have to start trading immediately the company is formed, your company can remain dormant (non-trading) for as long as you wish, but dormant accounts and an Annual Return have to be filed each year with Companies House.

Annual Running Costs

As with any business, the company will need to prepare annual accounts and present these to both the Inland Revenue and to Companies House.

For companies with a turnover (sales) below £350,000 per year no audit of the accounts is required unless the shareholders require one. For companies with a turnover below this amount an accountant is not a legal requirement, although as with any business we recommend you seek advice from a suitably qualified accountant. An audit is necessary for companies with a turnover above £350,000 per year. Companies House do not currently charge a fee to lodge accounts with them, but do impose fines if they are not filed on time.

An Annual Return should also be filed with Companies House each year. The filing fee for this is currently £15.00.