Responsibilities after company incorporation
How will I receive my company documents after it’s been registered?
Once your company is set up and approved, we’ll email all your company documents to you via the email address you provide when you register.
After I set up a limited company in the UK, what are my responsibilities?
As an owner of a limited UK company you will have ongoing responsibilities, for example, the company tax return, maintaining company records and bookkeeping. It’s important that you familiarise yourself with these by reading up on the gov.uk website.
Is it a requirement that I register my company for VAT?
Only if your turnover exceeds £85,000 (the VAT threshold). There are advantages to registering for VAT even if your company turnover comes in under the threshold though. Take a look at gov.uk website to find out more
Notary certification and apostille procedures for setting up a company in England
Notary certification ensures that all of your documents are legally valid. Therefore, you must have all of your documents certified by a notary. The certification process can be carried out by individuals or intermediaries. Some of the documents that require notary certification include:
Declaration of commitment
Trust deed
Marriage contract
Transfer of ownership
Rental agreements
Statement of facts
Will
Statement of assets
Statement of consent
Right of possession agreement
Company agreement
If you are going to use your documents for a foreign company, your documents must also be certified with an apostille. The documents that are approved by the notary can be apostilled by the Governorate or District Governorship. Documents without apostille may not be accepted by legal authorities abroad.
Intellectual Properties and Trademarks
With my UK company, am I able to register my brand or design as an asset under my company?
Yes you can apply to register your trademark to UK’s intellectual property office by sending an application.
How long does it take?
It usually takes 4 to 6 weeks to complete the process.
What are the benefits of having a registered trademark in the UK?
No other company can sell products under the same brand, this will give you a competitive advantage.
What are the advantages for online marketplaces and e-commerce businesses?
Trademark for UK is a specific requirement for Amazon marketplace if you are operating an FBA business model and we expect to be the similar cases for different marketplaces.
Have a look at our other articles and FAQs for more information:
Contacting Companies House
You can contact Companies House via their website, email address or phone number
Telephone: 0303 1234 500
Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0300 373 0995