Starting a UK company can be straightforward. At the same time, director identity verification may form part of the formation journey, so it makes sense to consider both when deciding how you want your company formation handled.

For some founders, this may mean completing a straightforward online formation with minimal additional support. Others may want help with their identity-verification route, registered office arrangements or other Companies House requirements. Your formation solution should therefore reflect your circumstances rather than assume that everyone needs the same level of assistance.

Coddan's approach is to keep the formation process straightforward while connecting applicable verification and additional support where they are needed. This allows you to start with the services relevant to your situation and add professional assistance without having to select services you do not currently require.

Prefer to speak with someone before choosing?

You can call our office and speak with a professional adviser, or email us with your current circumstances and questions. There is no obligation to purchase before speaking with us.

Your enquiry is handled by our team rather than an automated answering service. We aim to respond to emails within one business day, subject to the nature and complexity of the enquiry.

Phone: 033 0808 0089   |   Email: info@coddan.co.uk

Company formation remains the main journey. Where director identity verification applies, it becomes a connected part of that journey rather than a separate process you need to work out on your own.

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You do not need to work out every part of your company's future before placing an order. Start with the information relevant to your formation, and we can help identify any additional requirements that apply to your circumstances.

Not everything needs to be decided before you start.

If you are unsure about your address, verification route or level of support, you can review the four formation solutions or speak with our team before placing your order.

Your next step depends on whether you have already completed the applicable Companies House identity verification and received your 11-character Personal Code.

Already verified? Use your existing Personal Code where required and continue with the appropriate formation route. Not yet verified? Follow the applicable verification route before proceeding where Companies House requirements apply.

Your next step depends simply on where you are in the identity-verification journey. Choose the route that matches your current position.

Not sure which route applies? You can speak with our team before choosing a formation package and explain your current circumstances. Email us or call 033 0808 0089 .

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The four formation solutions are designed around different founder circumstances. You can start with straightforward incorporation, choose professional address and compliance support, or select a more comprehensive solution when your circumstances require it.

The aim is not to choose the largest package. Choose the level of formation and professional support that matches what you actually need.

STRAIGHTFORWARD FORMATION

FastStart™

£119.99 + VAT

For founders who already have a suitable UK registered office address and want straightforward company formation without adding broader address or ongoing compliance support.

Includes UK private company incorporation, Companies House registration, standard formation documents, director and shareholder registration, PSC registration where applicable, digital document delivery and guidance on applicable identity-verification requirements.

Address: You provide a suitable UK registered office address.

FORMATION + ESSENTIAL SUPPORT

ProStart™

£149.99 + VAT

For founders who want company formation together with professional address arrangements and essential Companies House support from the beginning.

Includes everything in FastStart™, together with a Registered Office Address, Director Service Address, PSC Service Address where appropriate, identity-verification guidance, Personal Code guidance and initial Companies House compliance support.

Key difference: Professional address arrangements and essential compliance support are built into the formation solution.

FORMATION + ONGOING SUPPORT

CorpSolutions™

£199.99 + VAT

For business owners who want professional support beyond incorporation and prefer to establish their company with ongoing Companies House and post-incorporation support.

Includes everything in ProStart™, together with broader Companies House compliance guidance, support with company changes and statutory amendments, Confirmation Statement guidance and practical post-incorporation company secretarial assistance.

Key difference: The formation relationship can continue into ongoing Companies House and post-incorporation support.

INTERNATIONAL FOUNDERS

IntlSolutions™

£249.99 + VAT

For non-UK residents, overseas directors and international entrepreneurs establishing a UK company and requiring additional international formation and verification guidance.

Includes everything in CorpSolutions™, together with international company formation guidance, overseas identity-verification guidance, consideration of internationally issued identification documents where appropriate, Personal Code guidance and ongoing support relevant to international founders.

Key difference: The package is structured around the additional considerations that can arise when forming a UK company from overseas.

Need a quick way to compare the four options?

Think about three things: your address position, your preferred level of professional support and whether your circumstances are international or more complex.

You can still explore UK company formation online from outside the UK. Your international circumstances may affect the formation and identity-verification route that is appropriate for you, but you do not need to work through the entire process alone.

Start with the formation solution that matches your circumstances, then use Coddan's specialist international and identity-verification resources when you need more detailed guidance.

International Founder

If you are establishing a UK company from outside the UK, explore the formation route designed to connect company formation with the identity-verification considerations relevant to international founders.

Need Identity-Verification Guidance?

If your main question concerns director identity verification rather than the formation package itself, use Coddan's specialist identity-verification resources for the appropriate route.

Prefer to discuss your circumstances first? You can speak with our team before choosing a formation package. 033 0808 0089   |   info@coddan.co.uk

Once you place your order, we move from package selection to the practical work of preparing your formation. The exact steps can vary according to your chosen solution and circumstances, but the overall journey is designed to remain clear and manageable.

What if we need more information?

If something needs clarification before your order can progress, our team can contact you for the additional information or documentation required for your particular circumstances. You can also contact us directly if you have questions about your order.

Choosing a company formation provider is not only about submitting an incorporation application. The right level of support can also make it easier to understand applicable identity-verification requirements, address options and Companies House responsibilities as your company progresses.

Choose the level of support that suits you. You can use Coddan for straightforward online formation or draw on additional professional services when your circumstances require them.

Straightforward incorporation is not the right starting point for every founder. Your circumstances may require additional support alongside formation, whether because you are based overseas, need a professional address, require company secretarial assistance or want help with wider corporate compliance.

You do not need to understand every specialist service before placing your order. Start with the formation solution that fits your immediate needs, then use the appropriate Coddan specialist route when additional support is required.

International Directors & Overseas Founders

If your directors or founders are based outside the UK, use the specialist international route for formation and applicable identity-verification considerations.

Complex Identity Documents or Verification Questions

If your identity-verification circumstances are more complex, use the specialist identity-verification resources rather than trying to resolve every issue through the formation page.

Registered Office or Service Address

If you need a professional registered office, director service address or PSC service address, explore the address options available alongside your formation.

Company Secretary

If your company requires company secretarial support, this can be considered as an additional service rather than making the formation package unnecessarily complex.

VAT & EORI

If your business activities require VAT or EORI support, these can be addressed as additional services alongside your company formation.

Ongoing Filings & Corporate Compliance

Formation is only the beginning of the company's statutory life. If you need continuing support with Companies House filings, company secretarial matters or wider corporate compliance, you can add the appropriate service when required.

The important point: additional requirements do not mean you need to abandon a straightforward formation route. They simply mean that your formation may need to be connected with one or more specialist services.

Choose the formation package, address solution and level of professional support that matches your circumstances.

You can start with straightforward online formation, choose additional address or compliance support where you need it, and follow the applicable director identity-verification route as part of your formation journey.

Ready to Choose?

Compare the four formation solutions and select the option that best matches what you need today.

Need Help Before You Decide?

If you are unsure which package, address solution or verification route fits your circumstances, speak with our team before placing your order.

Start with what you need. You can add professional support later if your company's circumstances or compliance requirements change.