Company Formations

Running a company in the UK has a lot of advantages – the tax regime for small companies is relatively friendly, the political system is extremely stable, the compliance burden (though substantial) is less onerous than in many jurisdictions and the Uk has a well developed and highly regarded legal system, which is used in contracts throughout the world.

London is a great place to set up a company and headquarter it, no matter where their business operates. It is a leading international centre for business and finance and is the ideal place for any business thinking of investing in Europe. Selachii's connections and contacts within the business community mean companies we act for can get up and running fast and are within a network of safe hands for any kind of advice or expertise required.

The Companies Act 2006

UK company law is contained (mainly) in the Companies Act 2006. With 1300 sections and 16 schedules, it is the longest Act in all of UK legislation.

That may seem daunting, but in reality it means the UK has a very sophisticated and flexible legislation, allowing the form and governance of the company to be tailored precisely to the needs of the business and its participants.

Fortunately, it is straightforward to start a company in the UK. There are more than 3 million active UK companies in in December 2015, more than 40,000 new ones were formed.

Basic questions in company formation:

• Who will own the shares and what will the rights of shareholders be?
• Who will be the officers of the company and what will their rights and responsibilities be?
• Where will the company be headquartered and maintain its registered office?
• Where will the company trade?
• What arrangements have to be made regarding financial structure and investors?
• How will meetings work?

Selachii's Corporate Services

How Selachii Can Help

Selachii is a dynamic litigation law firm based in Kensington, London. We put the best interests of our clients at the heart of everything we do. We work with both businesses and private individuals, giving them legal advice and support which is unique to them and their situation.

We don’t believe in simply handing out one-size-fits-all solutions to problems. We will focus on your specific circumstances before working out the best and most cost-effective way of helping you achieve your aims.