Limited Company with Trademark - option 2

Package overview: About company formation package

£714.49

Quick company formations

This package is cheap and cost effective way to start a business, and includes the provision of the registered office address in Scotland, plus the secretarial service for the duration of one year.

This package is particularly attractive to any aspiring entrepreneur starting up a company for the first time, who has clear understanding of the mandatory responsibilities that accompanies owning a business. This is our the most popular companies formation packages for such customers who run their business from home, and who are looking to have a prestigious office address in Edinburgh.

Documents

The following documents will be posted by Royal Mail first class to your door upon the formation of your company limited by shares: -

1. The laminated certificate of incorporation printed on a special class of the ivory paper;
2. The elegant printed certificate of the registered office address.

With this package we will also provide the following services: -

1. The provision of the registered office address in Edinburgh;
2. The government mail forwarding or scanning with forwarding to your e-mail;
3. Monitoring changes in share ownership of the company;
4. Ensuring that the company files statutory information promptly;
5. Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and taking appropriate action;
6. Developing and overseeing the systems that ensure that the company complies with all applicable codes as well as its legal and statutory requirements.

This incorporation package does not include the provision and appointment of the nominee secretary, but we will take care about your company maintenance as it was described above.

About the trademark registration process

When you register a trademark in the UK the process is completed through the Patent Office, giving the registrant far wider protection and making any infringement much easier to deal with.

There are two stages involved in the process - a formal trademark search and the full trademark application. The formal search will investigate further to ascertain if there are any existing identical or similar trademarks registered in the same or similar Class of goods/services or whether there is any reason why the trademark might be unacceptable under the terms of the Trademarks Act 1994 Section 3.

The application stage generally takes around six months to complete. Once a trademark application has been accepted by the Patent Office, it will be advertised in the Trademarks Journal, which is published every Friday on the Patent Office web site.

The Journal advertisement will last for a period of three months, which allows any interested parties with justifiable cause to oppose the registration of a trademark.

Opposition is the legal procedure, which allows anyone to try to stop the registration of a trademark. They may only do this by filing the appropriate documents with the Patent Office.

The government fee for the trademark registration is included in the price of this option.

The registration process includes the following: -

1. Trademark search conducted with the Patent Office, which takes approximately two to three weeks;
2. Application to register a trademark with the Patent Office in one class. Additional classes are charged at £100.00 per class (the government fee for an additional class is included in the price of this option);
3. The application can take approximately 5 months if no objections are raised;
4. Forwarding of a Trademark Certificate upon registration;
5. Ten years registration upon successful application.

We will ensure that you are kept informed of the status of your trademark application during the process.

About the trademark registration stages

Stage 1 - filing the trademark application. To file a UK trademark application in one class we charge a fixed fee of £350.00. Of this, our legal charges for preparing and filing the application are just £150.00. The official filing fee is £200.00.

For each additional class we charge a fixed fee of £100.00. Of this, our legal charges are £50.00 and the official fee is £50.00. It is possible to file a fast-track application which will be examined within 10 business days after filing for an additional £300.00 cost.

Stage 2 - the prosecution. After filing your application, we charge on a time and materials basis for the work we undertake through to the registration of the mark. Our charges will depend upon how straightforward the application is and whether it receives any objections. This is not something we can predict with absolute certainty, although we do aim to warn you if your application is likely to be problematic. There are a wide variety of objections that can be raised by an examiner including that your trademark is descriptive and not distinctive e.g. the trademark SHOES for a 'shoe store'.

In the event of an objection, we would need to respond to the examiner. Responding to objections may include presenting evidence of use, engaging in correspondence and/or attending a hearing with the examiner. A third party may oppose your trademark application on a number of grounds including that it is identical or similar to their trademark and that there exists a likelihood of confusion between your proposed trademark and their registered trademark.

In the event of an opposition, we will advise you of your additional legal charges and expenses before proceeding on your behalf. Note that most but not all trademark applications are straightforward and go through without significant objection or opposition.

The total costs of filing an application to register a trademark or/and logo: you are looking at an estimated total cost of £600.00 if the application proves straightforward & is registered in one class only.

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Explanation:About the guaranteed same-day service

Guaranteed same-day company incorporation - £45.00

Free business bank account referral

Barclays Bank Not required

Register your business entity with HM Revenue and Customs

Explanation:About the registration with the HRMC

When your limited company is formed and registered at Companies House, Companies House tells HMRC that this has happened. This applies whether you start your business as a limited company or change from a sole trader or partnership to a limited company. It also applies whether or not your company is active or has started trading.

HMRC sends a newly formed company an introductory pack within six weeks of being told by Companies House that the new company exists. This pack contains corporation tax forms and explanatory notes for new companies. The pack usually sent to your company's registered office, which may or may not be the same address that you trade from.

You should complete and send a completed form (new company details) to your corporation tax office as soon as possible. If your company is dormant, you should complete a dormant form instead.

It is important to complete these forms as HMRC uses the information you provide to work out your corporation tax paying and filing deadlines. They will send you a form to confirm these deadlines, unless you have told HMRC that your company is dormant.

If your new company has not yet started trading you need to tell HMRC as soon as possible if your company has been set up but is not yet trading or engaging in any business activity. In other words, your company is dormant.

Penalties for not telling HMRC your company is liable for corporation tax
If your company or organisation has corporation tax to pay but you do not receive a 'Notice to deliver a Company Tax Return' from HMRC, you still must tell HMRC it is liable for corporation tax. If you do not, your company or organisation may be charged a penalty. HMRC calls this a 'failure to notify' penalty.

Where the obligation to tell HMRC that your company or organisation is liable for corporation tax takes place on or after 1 April 2010, the penalty is based on the amount of tax that is unpaid or that your company or organisation is liable for. This called the 'potential lost revenue' or 'PLR'.

What we can offer you
1. To avoid any potential problems with the HRMC, we can offer you a straightforward registration of your company with the HRMC to confirm is your company is trading or not.
2. We can wait for an introductory pack from the HRMC, and then complete it & register with the HRMC for your behalf.
3. We can be appointed as your corporate tax-agent.
4. As soon as we will register your company with the HRMC we will be able to apply for an unique tax registration number for behalf of your company.

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I require an assistance with the Inland Revenue (HMRC) registration

Voluntary VAT registration (extra option)

I need VAT number My company is dormant Not required

The applicant details

Summary:About your contact details Caution:About your e-mail address

Your personal details

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First name *

Last name *

Date of Birth *

Nationality *

Occupation *

E-mail *

Your address

Address *

Town *

Postcode *

County

Country *

Phone *

Mobile *

The person with significant control (PSC)

Explanation:Meaning of the person with significant control (PSC) Explanation:Can a nominee director or shareholder qualify as a PSC?

The person with significant control is the applicant

The person with significant control is the company director

The person with significant control is the company shareholder

The person with significant control is another individual

Title

Date of Birth *

Nationality *

Occupation *

First name *

Last name *

Address *

County or State

Country *

Town *

Postcode *

Phone *

Mobile *

E-mail *

The Level of the Company Control

All companies must to submit details of the person with significant control (PSC), this can be anyone who influences the day to day running of the company.

Holding more than 25% of the shares

Holding more than 25% of the voting rights

Holding the right to appoint or remove a majority of directors

Having the right to exercise significant influence or control

Summary:About the certificate of the PSC

I require certificate of the PSC - £15.00

UK trade mark registration

Summary:About the trademark registration

A trademark is a sign or text capable of being represented graphically, and which distinguishes the goods or services of one business from those of another. A trademark may consist of words, designs, logos, or combinations of letters and/or numerals.

When considering the design of a trade mark, it is important to realise that some words or phrases which are entirely descriptive of the goods or services would not be considered suitable for registration as a trade mark.

If no objections are raised, the registration of a trademark will take approximately 5 months to effect. Upon a successful application, your trade mark will be valid for 10 years.

Coddan will ensure that you are kept informed of the status of your trademark application throughout the process.

As the registration of a trademark is a long and involved process, it is prudent to ensure that your trademark is available before you begin the registration process.

We can take care of the trademark registration process from start to finish.

Stage 1 - filing the trademark application. To file a UK trademark application in one class we charge a fixed fee of £350.00. Of this, our legal charges for preparing and filing the application are just £150.00. The official filing fee is £200.00.

For each additional class we charge a fixed fee of £100.00. Of this, our legal charges are £50.00 and the official fee is £50.00. It is possible to file a fast-track application which will be examined within 10 business days after filing for an additional £300.00 cost.

Stage 2 - the prosecution. After filing your application, we charge on a time and materials basis for the work we undertake through to the registration of the mark. Our charges will depend upon how straightforward the application is and whether it receives any objections. This is not something we can predict with absolute certainty, although we do aim to warn you if your application is likely to be problematic. There are a wide variety of objections that can be raised by an examiner including that your trademark is descriptive and not distinctive e.g. the trademark SHOES for a 'shoe store'.

In the event of an objection, we would need to respond to the examiner. Responding to objections may include presenting evidence of use, engaging in correspondence and/or attending a hearing with the examiner. A third party may oppose your trademark application on a number of grounds including that it is identical or similar to their trademark and that there exists a likelihood of confusion between your proposed trademark and their registered trademark.

In the event of an opposition, we will advise you of your additional legal charges and expenses before proceeding on your behalf. Note that most but not all trademark applications are straightforward and go through without significant objection or opposition.

The total costs of filing an application to register a trademark or/and logo: wou are looking at an estimated total cost of £600.00 if the application proves straightforward & is registered in one class only.

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Nota Bene:About the trademark registration process

It's included in our price! Application to register a trademark in the United Kingdom

Find the class that best describes the principle business activity area:

Summary:About the additional classes

Additional Trademark Classes

Additional classes for UK trade mark registration - £100.00

Authorised share capital

Explanation:Standard share capital upon formation of your company Explanation:Non-standard share capital upon formation of your company

I want to form my company with a standard share capital
I want to form my company with a non-standard share capital - £80.00

Standard industrial classification of economic activities

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Additional SIC Code

The memorandum and articles of association

Explanation:Our standard version of the memorandum and articles of association Explanation:About non-standard memorandum and articles of association Explanation:Using your own memorandum and articles of association

I want to use the standard version of the memorandum and articles of association - It's included in our price!

Non-standard memorandum and articles of association - £65.00

Supply your own version of the memorandum and articles of association - £75.00

The registered office address

Explanation:About our registered office address service Explanation:About maintenance fees for the provision of the registered office address Explanation:About the provision of registered office address & due diligence requirements

The Certificate of the Registered Office Address

Explanation:About the certificate of the registered office address

It's included in our price! I require certificate of the registered office address

The Provision of the Registered Office Address

It's included in our price! The first year's fee for a registered office address in Edinburgh

The provision of the trading & inspection address

Explanation:About the service and inspection address Explanation:Disclosures relating to the registered office and inspection place

A limited company shall disclose: -

(a) The address of its registered office;
(b) Any inspection place; and
(c) The type of company' records which are kept at that office or place, to any person it deals with in the course of business who makes a written request to the company for that information.

The limited company shall send a written response to that person within five working days of the receipt of that request.

Where can you keep these records?
You may keep all or any of these records at the company's registered office. The company may choose an alternative location to make these records available for inspection.

The company can only have one alternative location to the registered office at any given time. That location must be in the same part of the UK as the registered office, e.g. a company registered in England and Wales can have an alternative inspection location in England and Wales only, but not in Scotland or Northern Ireland.

The company may choose to keep some records at its registered office and some at its alternative inspection location provided that all the records of a type are kept together.

Offence
Where a company fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with any requirement in regulations, an offence is committed by: -
(a) The company; and
(b) Every member and officer of the company who is in default.

A person guilty of an offence is liable on summary conviction to: -
(a) A fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale; and
(b) For continued contravention, a daily default fine not exceeding one-tenth of level 3 on the standard scale.

For the purposes of this regulation a shadow director is to be treated as an officer of the company.

Requirement to display registered name at registered office and inspection place
3. (1) A company shall display its registered name at
(a) Its registered office; and
(b) Any inspection place.
(2) But paragraph (1) does not apply to any company which has at all times since its incorporation been dormant.

Requirement to display registered name at other business locations
4. (1) This regulation applies to a location other than a company's registered office or any inspection place.
(2) A company shall display its registered name at any such location at which it carries on business.

Manner of display of registered name
5. (1) This regulation applies where a company is required to display its registered name at any office, place or location.
(2) The registered name shall be so positioned that it may be easily seen by any visitor to that office, place, or location.

Registered name to appear in communications
6. (1) Every company shall disclose its registered name on: -
(a) Its business letters, notices and other official publications;
(b) Its bills of exchange, promissory notes, endorsements and order forms;
(c) Cheques purporting to be signed by or on behalf of the company;
(d) Orders for money, goods, or services purporting to be signed by or on behalf of the company;
(e) Its bills of parcels, invoices and other demands for payment, receipts and letters of credit;
(f) Its applications for licences to carry on a trade or activity; and
(g) All other forms of its business correspondence and documentation.
(2) Every company shall disclose its registered name on its websites.

Offence: -
10. (1) Where a company fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with any requirement in regulations 2 to 9, an offence is committed by: -
(a) The company; and
(b) Every officer of the company who is in default.
(2) A person guilty of an offence under paragraph (1) is liable on summary conviction to: -
(a) A fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale; and
(b) For continued contravention, a daily default fine not exceeding one-tenth of level 3 on the standard scale.
(3) For the purposes of this regulation a shadow director is to be treated as an officer of the company.

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My company is dormant & I do not need to have a service or inspection address
I want to use the same SAIL address as be entered in the applicant section
I want to use the same SAIL address as be entered in the person with significant control section
I want to use my own single alternative inspection location in the UK
I require Coddan to provide the trading & inspection address for my business - £150.00

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Applicant's Declaration

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I declare that the information entered on this form is true and correct, and that the company I am forming will not be used for the money laundering; to receive the proceeds of drug trafficking; terrorist activities; trading in arms and weapons; or any illegal activity under the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is incorporated.

I hereby indemnify Coddan CPM Ltd., its staff, and associates from all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, demands, and costs which may arise out of, or be incurred as a result of, the provision of the services that I have ordered, either by the company itself that I have ordered, or by the principals of the company.

I have correctly entered all necessary details on this form, and understand that any typing or spelling errors I have made on this form will show up on my company formation documents. I further understand that Coddan cannot take responsibility for any such errors, and that additional charges will apply should I wish to change any details after my company has been formed.

I have completed this form in English, using only English characters, and have read all the pertinent notes on this order form.

I understand that Coddan is not obliged to accept any request or claims if the online order form has been sent with mistakes, omissions, or incomplete.

None of my or the company's assets, net worth, income or activities relate in any manner to illegal armaments, money laundering, illegal drugs or other illegal controlled substance, or any activity that I know to be illegal in my country of citizenship, residence or domicile, and/or in the place of incorporation.

I do not intend to hinder, delay, or defraud any creditors, or engage in any illegal conduct in relation to creditors and do not intend to engage the services of Coddan CPM Ltd., in order to facilitate or otherwise engage in such activity.

I hereby expressly, specifically and unqualifiedly agree to wholly hold harmless and indemnify Infinity Coddan CPM Ltd., its shareholders, officers, directors, employees, agents and nominee shareholders and (or) nominee directors provided by Coddan CPM Ltd., or its agents if any, from any liabilities of any kind or character arising out of any lawful actions taken by them in reliance upon any fact of statement contained in this declaration which may hereafter prove to be untrue or materially inaccurate.

I agree to Coddan' charges and that I will make payment when they fall due.

I am aware that any changes of the above data or my own personal data must be reported to Coddan CPM Ltd., within five working days after the changes, and the damages arising from the omission of such obligation shall be my burden.

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