What details do I need to form a Limited Company?

Proposed Name of Company

Registered Office Address

This address will be used for statutory mail from Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs. Your registered office is required to be in England & Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland. Cannot be a PO Box.

Director Details (Min 1)

• Title - Mr Mrs Miss Ms Dr
• First name
• Middle name(s) (if any)
• Last name
• Marital Status
• Date of Birth
• Nationality
• Occupation
• Country of Residence
• Residential Address (also give previous address if lived there less than 3 years)
• National Insurance Number
• 3 Security Questions
  • First 3 letters of town of birth
  • Last 3 digits of phone number
  • Last 3 digits of National Ins number
• Identity Verification (IDV) with Companies House

Secretary Details (not compulsory)

• Title - Mr Mrs Miss Ms Dr
• First name
• Middle name(s) (if any)
• Last name
• Marital Status
• Date of Birth
• Nationality
• Occupation
• Country of Residence
• Residential Address

Shareholder Details (can be the director)

• First name
• Last name
• Residential Address
• Number of Shares

Since 18 November 2025, identity verification (IDV) with Companies House is a mandatory part of forming a new company. Every proposed director must verify their identity before incorporation can be completed — the company simply cannot be formed until this step is done. Identity can be verified free of charge directly through Companies House (via GOV.UK One Login, online or via a mobile app), or in person at a designated Post Office, or through us as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) on your behalf. If you're planning to form a company, it's worth starting this verification step as early as possible alongside gathering the details below, since it can add time to the process if left until the last minute.