Secure the company records
Save the certificate of incorporation, memorandum and articles, company number, registered office details, share information and Companies House authentication code. Record each director, shareholder and PSC accurately.
Keep personal identity-verification codes separate from the company authentication code.
Set up financial controls
Open a business bank account, choose bookkeeping software and create a process for invoices, receipts and director expenses. Avoid mixing personal and company money without recording the transaction properly.
Decide who will approve payments and where important documents will be stored.
Review tax registrations
Consider Corporation Tax, VAT, PAYE and any sector-specific registrations. Not every company needs every registration on day one, but each should be reviewed against the planned activity and staff arrangements.
Put expected filing dates into the calendar as soon as they are known.
A practical next step
Arrange an initial compliance review covering the business model, directors, expected turnover, employees, accounting year end and funding.
Accountants4All can support incorporation, onboarding, bookkeeping setup and the first-year accounts timetable.
Official guidance
Rules and deadlines can change. Check the current official guidance and obtain advice for your circumstances.
GOV.UK: Set up a private limited companyNeed a clear next step?
Talk through the records, deadline or setup involved.
This article provides general information and is not personal tax, legal or financial advice.