📌 Step 1: Choose Your Company Name

Your name must be unique and follow Companies House rules. As you are joining Xchange Properties, We would suggest setting up a name such as “Joe Bloggs – Xchange Properties”

👉 Check if your name is available:
🔗 Company Name Availability Checker

📌 Step 2: Get Your Company Details Ready

Before registering, make sure you have the following:

• Company name (from Step 1)

• Registered office address (can be your home or accountant’s)

• Details of directors and shareholders (name, address, DOB, etc.)

• Share structure (e.g. 1 share of £1 per shareholder)

• SIC code (what your business does)
  SIC Code: 68310

📌 Step 3: Register Online with Companies House

You can do this in about 15–20 minutes. Cost: £12

👉 Start your application here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house

You’ll be asked to:

• Choose between Ltd by shares or Ltd by guarantee

• Add director(s) and shareholder(s)

• Upload or accept model articles of association

• Confirm your registered office address

• Pay the £12 fee by debit/credit card

Once submitted, your company is usually registered within 24 hours.

📌 Step 4: Wait for Confirmation

You’ll receive:

• A Certificate of Incorporation

• Your Company Number (used for taxes and banking)

Save this document—it’s your company’s official birth certificate.

📌 Step 5: Register for Corporation Tax

You must do this within 3 months of starting to trade as a limited company.

👉 Register here (you’ll need your company number and UTR):

📌 Step 6: (Optional) Set Up a Business Bank Account

It’s best practice to open a separate business bank account for your limited company.