{"id":173521,"date":"2022-08-04T09:20:58","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T08:20:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/?p=173521"},"modified":"2025-05-16T07:23:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T06:23:04","slug":"documents-start-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/startups\/documents-start-company\/","title":{"rendered":"What Documents Do I Need to Start a Company in England?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you intend to create a company, you must ensure you submit the correct documentation. A company cannot exist until you have created and processed company starting documents. The creation of a new company may also be known as &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/corporations\/incorporate-a-company-england-wales\/\">incorporation<\/a>&#8216; or &#8216;registration&#8217;. This article will focus on the documents you will need to start a private company limited by shares in England. This will enable you to weigh up the work involved in creating a private company and whether you wish to do so yourself or through an adviser, such as a lawyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Involved in Creating a Private Limited Company?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After deciding upon a suitable name, you must register the new limited company with Companies House.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n    <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The registration process includes the following legal documents:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n<li>a memorandum of association for your business;<\/li>\n<li>an application for registration as a private limited company; and<\/li>\n<li>(optional) articles of association for the company.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can send these documents to Companies House electronically or by post. A fee is payable either way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Memorandum of Association?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This document must state that the named persons wish to form a company and agree to take at least one share each. These individuals become the first <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/corporations\/rights-of-shareholders\/\">shareholders<\/a> of the new business. It is, of course, possible for only one person to found a limited liability company and, if so, they would hold all shares in the business (and be the only name within the Memorandum).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Memorandum of Association tends to be shorter and more straightforward than an Application for Registration. 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For example, another business owner may already use your intended company name. In this case, you would attempt the process again with a new name. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The company registration process involves preparing and sending important documents to Companies House. The process is the same whether you aim to create a small business on your own or a more significant business with multiple partners and a hefty partnership agreement. Some of the information obtained through the process, such as the company name and registered company number, should be displayed on your website. Many individuals use a lawyer during the incorporation process and believe this simplifies and expedites the process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need help with documentation to start a company, our experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/contract-lawyers-lp\/\">contract lawyers<\/a> can assist as part of our LegalVision membership. 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