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[Completing Your Application](https://help.1stformations.co.uk/form-a-company/completing-your-application?hsLang=en-gb) # A guide to completing your application ## Step‑by‑step guide to complete your company formation application 1. [Company Details](https://help.1stformations.co.uk/form-a-company/completing-your-application/article#companydetails) 2. [Contact & Address Details](https://help.1stformations.co.uk/form-a-company/completing-your-application/article#contact) 3. [Appointments](https://help.1stformations.co.uk/form-a-company/completing-your-application/article#apps) 4. [Officer Details](https://help.1stformations.co.uk/form-a-company/completing-your-application/article#officerdetails) 5. [Nature of Control (PSC)](https://help.1stformations.co.uk/form-a-company/completing-your-application/article#natureofcontrol) 6. [Shareholdings](https://help.1stformations.co.uk/form-a-company/completing-your-application/article#shareholdings) 7. [Business Essentials](https://help.1stformations.co.uk/form-a-company/completing-your-application/article#businessessentials) 8. [Review & Submit](https://help.1stformations.co.uk/form-a-company/completing-your-application/article#review) ### 1. Company Details ![](https://help.1stformations.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-2.png?width=670&height=769&name=image-png-2.png) ###### Company Name Enter your chosen company name and ensure it ends with either **“Limited”** or **“Ltd”**. - The suffix must be clearly separated from the name - ✅ *Example:* **ABC TRADING LTD or ABC TRADING LTD** - ❌ *Incorrect:* **ABCTRADINGLTD or ABCTRADING.LIMITED** - Choosing between “Limited” and “Ltd” is purely a personal preference   ###### Jurisdiction This refers to where your company will be registered within the UK. - If your package includes a **London address**, your company will be registered in **England and Wales** - If you're using your own address in another country (e.g. Scotland), choose the correct jurisdiction   ###### SIC Codes (Standard Industrial Classification) You can choose **1 to 4 SIC codes** to describe your business activities. - These are **not legally binding,** theyare used for transparency and classification - Click [here](https://resources.companieshouse.gov.uk/sic/) to view the full list of SIC Codes. After completing this section, click **“Save & Continue.”** ### 2. Contact & Address Details **![](https://help.1stformations.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-3.png?width=670&height=608&name=image-png-3.png)**   ###### Registered Email Address This will be the email address that Companies House will use to contact you regarding your company. ###### Registered Office Address Choose your company’s registered office address. If your package includes our Registered Office Service, you will be asked to provide a forwarding address. - This address is where **non-scannable mail** will be sent, and is **not publicly visible**. Business Address (if included) Provide a forwarding address where non-scannable mail will be sent. This address is not publicly visible. ### 3. Appointments ![](https://help.1stformations.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Apr-20-2026-01-07-38-6041-PM.png?width=670&height=761&name=image-png-Apr-20-2026-01-07-38-6041-PM.png) You must appoint the necessary company roles. Every company must have at least: - **1 Director** - **1 Shareholder** - **1 Person with Significant Control (PSC)** 👉 One person can hold all these roles. A company secretary is **optional**.   Select **Add Officer** to provide an officer's details.   ### 4. Officer Details ![](https://help.1stformations.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Apr-20-2026-01-08-24-9710-PM.png?width=670&height=783&name=image-png-Apr-20-2026-01-08-24-9710-PM.png) Personal information for each officer must match official ID documents or delays may occur. **Service Address** - Provide a service address or assign a forwarding address, if the service is included in your package. - Please note: Service Addresses for additional directors or PSCs are charged at £26.00 + VAT. **Privacy Notes:** - Residential addresses are **not publicly visible** if your package includes address services ### 5. Nature of Control (PSC) ![](https://help.1stformations.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Apr-20-2026-01-12-22-4631-PM.png?width=670&height=738&name=image-png-Apr-20-2026-01-12-22-4631-PM.png) This section reflects ownership and control of the company. - Enter the **percentage of shares and voting rights.** They are typically the same. **Guidance:** - If ownership is **over 50%** → Select **“Yes”** for the ability to appoint/remove directors - If ownership is **under 50%** → Select **“No”** ### 6. Shareholdings **![](https://help.1stformations.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Apr-20-2026-01-14-01-8308-PM.png?width=670&height=266&name=image-png-Apr-20-2026-01-14-01-8308-PM.png)** Specify how many shares each person owns. - This is **per individual**, not the company total - Common setups: - 1, 10 or 100 shares - £1, £0.10, or £0.01 per share **Limits:** - Maximum **10,000 shares** - Maximum **£10,000 total share capital**   After saving, you’ll return to the **Appointments** page, where you can: - Add more officers, or - Continue to the next step ### 7. Business Essentials You may optionally add a **business banking** referral or select additional services. ### 8. Review & Submit Carefully review all information before submitting. Check for spelling errors and incorrect information. Once ready, click **“Submit Application.”** ### 9. Not found what you're looking for? 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