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1. [Start a Company](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company?hsLang=en-gb)
2. [Completing Your Application](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-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.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/how-to-complete-your-application#q1)
2. [Contact & Address Details](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/how-to-complete-your-application#q2)
3. [Appointments](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/how-to-complete-your-application#q3)
4. [Officer Details](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/how-to-complete-your-application#q4)
5. [Nature of Control (PSC)](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/how-to-complete-your-application#q5)
6. [Shareholdings](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/how-to-complete-your-application#q6)
7. [Business Essentials](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/how-to-complete-your-application#q7)
8. [Review & Submit](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/how-to-complete-your-application#q8)
### 1. Company Details 
###### 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.
- If your package includes a **London address**, your company will be registered in **England and Wales** (this cannot be changed).
- If you are using your own address in another location (e.g., Scotland), ensure the jurisdiction matches that address.
###### SIC Codes (Standard Industrial Classification)
You can choose **1 to 4 SIC codes** to describe your business activities.
- These are **not legally binding**
- They are used for transparency and classification
- Select codes that best match your business activities (closest match is sufficient)
- 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
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###### Registered Email Address
This will be the email address that Companies House will use to contact you regarding your company.
- This can be a personal or business email
- You can update it after formation if needed
###### 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 is where **non-scannable mail** will be sent
- This address is **not publicly visible**
###### Business Address (if included)
Repeat the same process if your package includes a business address service.
### 3. Appointments
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
Provide accurate personal information for each officer.
- Details must match official ID documents
- Errors may delay your application
**Privacy Notes:**
- Residential addresses are **not publicly visible** if your package includes address services
**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.
### 5. Nature of Control (PSC)
This section reflects ownership and control of the company.
- Enter the **percentage of shares and voting rights**
- Shares and voting rights 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
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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**
- Select additional services
### 8. Review & Submit
Carefully review all information before submitting.
- Check for spelling errors and accuracy
- Ensure all required fields are completed
Once ready, click **“Submit Application.”**
### 9. Not found what you're looking for?
Please get in touch and we'll be happy to help:
**Email:** You can submit a request using our [contact form](https://forms.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/contact/)
**Phone:** 020 3908 0044
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- [Our Formation Process](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/our-formation-process?hsLang=en-gb)
- [Choosing the Right Package](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/choosing-the-right-package?hsLang=en-gb)
- [Company Roles Explained](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/company-roles-explained?hsLang=en-gb)
- [Check Your Eligibility](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/check-your-eligibility?hsLang=en-gb)
- [Information You’ll Need](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/information-youll-need?hsLang=en-gb)
- [Completing Your Application](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/completing-your-application?hsLang=en-gb)
- [Company Types & Structures](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/company-types-structures?hsLang=en-gb#main-content)
- [Getting Started](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/company-types-structures?hsLang=en-gb#getting-started)
- [Common Business Structures](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/company-types-structures?hsLang=en-gb#common-business-structures)
- [Specialist & Strategic Structures](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/company-types-structures?hsLang=en-gb#specialist-strategic-structures)
- [Social & Non-Profit Structures](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/company-types-structures?hsLang=en-gb#social-non-profit-structures)
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