Check and choose your name
We search active and legally equivalent names on the official Companies House register, then flag common naming risks.
Connected to the Companies House register
Make it official.
Start with a name.
Form your UK limited company with clear pricing, guided paperwork, and a human check before anything is submitted.
✓ UK-based support✓ No hidden renewals✓ Submission reviewed
£100Companies House online filing fee*
24hTypical official processing time*
1 placeDocuments and support together
HumanReview before submission
How it works
From an idea to an incorporated company.
A guided application that turns Companies House requirements into plain-English questions, with help available when you need it.
Tell us about your company
Add your directors, shareholders, registered office, share structure and business activity in one secure flow.
We review and file
A formation specialist checks the application before it is submitted, then your incorporation documents appear in your account.
Formation packages
Choose the start that fits.
Every package includes the current £100 Companies House online incorporation fee.
Essential
For a straightforward start£149
one-off, including filing fee
Choose Essential →- Companies House incorporation
- Digital certificate of incorporation
- Digital memorandum & articles
- Online company dashboard
Business
More support, less admin£219
one-off, including filing fee
Choose Business →- Everything in Essential
- Formation specialist review
- Registered office for 12 months
- Director service address for 12 months
- Business banking introductions
Complete
Privacy and ongoing essentials£329
first year, including filing fee
Choose Complete →- Everything in Business
- Confirmation statement filing
- Digital statutory registers
- Mail forwarding allowance
- Priority formation support
Package pricing is shown as a design starting point and can be adjusted before launch. VAT applies to our service element only.
Built for a clean start
More than a form-filling service.
The essentials are organised around what a new founder actually needs: good decisions, correct documents and a clear record of what happens next.
Start with your company name →Plain English
Requirements explained without legal jargon or ambiguous questions.
Specialist review
A second pair of eyes before your application reaches Companies House.
Privacy options
Registered office and director service address packages when you need them.
Next-step guidance
Practical prompts for tax, banking, records and your first statutory deadlines.
A more careful name check
Availability is more than an exact match.
Companies House can reject or later challenge names for several reasons. We show the important checks early, before you invest in a brand.
Read the official naming rules ↗“Same as” names
Punctuation, common words and lookalike characters may still count as the same registered name.
“Too like” names
A company may be directed to change its name after a successful complaint.
Sensitive words
Words implying authority, status or a government connection can require prior approval.
Trade marks
Company registration does not grant trade mark protection; that needs a separate check.
Common questions
A few things founders ask us.
Still unsure? Our formation support team can help you choose the right route.
Email formation support →Is Lincroft part of Companies House?+
No. Lincroft is an independent formation service. Applications are submitted to Companies House, which makes the final incorporation decision.
Does an available result guarantee the name?+
No automated search can guarantee acceptance. The result checks active and legally equivalent names; “too like”, sensitive-word and trade mark issues may still apply.
What information will I need?+
Usually your proposed name, registered office and email, at least one director and shareholder, people with significant control, share details and a SIC code.
How long does registration take?+
Companies House says online applications are usually registered within 24 hours. Some applications take longer if additional checks are required.
Is the Companies House fee included?+
Yes. The sample package prices on this page include the current £100 online incorporation fee.
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