Quick, plain-English answers about forming and running your company with us. Can't see your question? Email contact@evolvebusiness.uk.
How much does it cost to form a limited company with Evolve?
£149, all-in. The Companies House fee is included, so there is nothing extra to pay them. We are not VAT registered, so that is the final price.
How long does it take to set up a company?
Every director, person with significant control and 25%+ shareholder needs an identity check before we submit your application. Once everyone's ID checks are complete, most companies are registered by Companies House within 24–48 hours.
Who needs an identity check?
Directors, people with significant control (PSCs) and shareholders with 25% or more. Anyone else involved does not need one. If you already have a Companies House personal code, you can give us that instead. Someone with several roles only needs one check.
Do you provide a registered office address?
No. You supply your own registered office. It must be an appropriate UK address where post can be received.
Can I check if my company name is available?
Yes. Use the free "Check company name availability" tool on our home page. It is an indication only — Companies House makes the final decision.
What do I receive when my company is formed?
Your company number, authentication code and incorporation documents. We only tell you your company is incorporated once we hold all three.
Can you remind me about my company deadlines?
Yes. We send email reminders for accounts, confirmation statements and taxes — Corporation Tax, VAT and PAYE/CIS — where you have added the details, and for your own Self Assessment and MTD as a sole trader. You can choose individual reminders, one monthly summary, or none at all.
Can I track my own deadlines as a sole trader or individual?
Yes, free. Add yourself under "You as an individual" on My Companies and we'll track your Self Assessment return, payments on account and Making Tax Digital quarterly updates, plus VAT and PAYE/CIS if you have them, with an optional trading name. You get the same reminders and HMRC payment details as for companies.
Can I track a company I did not form with you?
Yes. Your first company is tracked free. Each additional company is £6 per year. Companies formed with us are always tracked free.
Can you file my confirmation statement?
Yes, for £85. You confirm the details in the portal and we file it with Companies House.
Are you accountants?
Evolve Business Assist Ltd is a UK bookkeeping, payroll and tax firm, registered with Companies House as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP). Our company formation and deadline tracking services cover company administration only. Bookkeeping, payroll, tax returns and tax advice are separate services. Get in touch if you'd like help with these.
Who is responsible for making sure filings and payments are on time?
You are. Our reminders are a helpful extra, but it remains your responsibility to file and pay on time.
Ready to begin? Start your company or read our guide on how to set up a limited company.