Company Formation
YF Accounting sets up your limited company properly — not just the Companies House registration, but everything that should come with it. We incorporate your company, advise on the right share structure, register you for corporation tax (and VAT and PAYE where needed), and get your bookkeeping and reporting deadlines set up from day one. Based in Manchester and serving clients UK-wide, we make sure you start trading on solid foundations and understand exactly what your new company obligations are.


Free, no-obligation call
A quick chat to understand your business and give you a fixed quote.
- ✓ Fixed fee, quoted up front
- ✓ Filed with Companies House & HMRC
- ✓ Proactive deadline reminders
- ✓ We handle the switch from your old accountant
Prefer to talk? 0161 531 0959
Key facts
Starting a company — what to know
- A limited company is a separate legal entity; accounts and a confirmation statement must be filed at Companies House every year.
- You’ll have a corporation tax filing and payment obligation, and directors usually file a personal self assessment return.
- Companies House identity verification is now mandatory for directors and people with significant control (since 18 November 2025).
- Choosing between sole trader and limited company affects tax, liability and admin — we advise before you commit.
Everything handled, end to end
- Companies House incorporation your company registered, usually within 24 hours.
- Share structure advice the right setup for owners, family or investors.
- Tax registrations corporation tax, plus VAT and PAYE/payroll where relevant.
- Banking guidance help getting your business bank account opened.
- Bookkeeping setup Xero or QuickBooks configured so your records start clean.
- Director briefing a plain-English walkthrough of your filing deadlines and responsibilities.
Is this you?
- First-time founders setting up their first company.
- Sole traders ready to incorporate for tax or liability reasons.
- Contractors setting up a personal service company.
- Anyone who wants the setup done right, with advice included.
Not sure if it’s right for you?
Book a free, no-pressure call. We’ll look at your situation and tell you honestly whether and how we can help.
Book a free call →Simple, handled for you
- Free call to discuss your plans and whether a limited company is right for you.
- We agree the structure (shareholders, directors, share split) and a fixed fee.
- We incorporate the company at Companies House and complete tax registrations.
- We set up your bookkeeping software and brief you on deadlines and responsibilities.
- We stay on as your accountant for ongoing accounts, tax and support.
Frequently asked questions
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Start your company on the right foot. Book a free call to get set up properly.
Book a free Zoom callOr call us on 0161 531 0959.
Other ways we can help
Accounts & Corporation Tax ↗
Statutory year-end accounts and CT600 filing, fixed fee, deadlines handled.
VAT ↗
VAT registration, scheme selection and Making Tax Digital returns, done right.
Personal Tax & Self Assessment ↗
Self assessment for directors, the self-employed, landlords and higher earners.
Bookkeeping & Management Reporting ↗
Day-to-day books, VAT and management accounts so you always know where you stand.
Payroll Services ↗
End-to-end RTI-compliant payroll and auto-enrolment, on time every period.
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