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Incorporate your UK company free.

No usage fees, no subscriptions, no hidden costs. Connect your Companies House Credit Account and file your incorporation straight to the official registry in minutes.

Company NameACME HOLDINGS LTD
Company TypePrivate Limited Company
WeFile Platform Fee£0
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Why form with WeFile?

A dedicated, straightforward platform designed to make UK incorporation completely frictionless.

Completely Free

WeFile charges absolutely nothing. No usage fees, no commissions, no forced upsells. Incorporation shouldn't carry hidden platform costs.

Direct CH Submission

Your company formation application is routed straight to Companies House via their official, secure XML Gateway for processing.

Fast Turnaround

Thanks to our electronic gateway integration, most routine incorporations are processed and complete within 1-3 business days.

Full Documentation

Upon successful incorporation, automatically receive your official Certificate of Incorporation and Memorandum of Association right in your dashboard.

How it works

Four simple steps to register your new UK company securely.

01

Create Account

Sign up for a free WeFile account. No credit card or memberships required to use this feature.

02

Enter Company Details

Fill in your company name, registered office, directors, shareholders, and share capital using our guided wizard.

03

Provide CH Credentials

Enter your Companies House Presenter ID and authentication code. CH will charge the £100 fee directly to your credit account.

04

Submit & Track

Submit your application. Track its progress instantly and download your official documents once incorporated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about company formation through WeFile.

WeFile currently supports the formation of Private Companies Limited by Shares only. All officers — including directors, shareholders, secretaries, and persons with significant control (PSCs) — must be individuals. Corporate directors, corporate shareholders, corporate secretaries, and corporate PSCs are not supported at this time.
Yes, WeFile does not charge any fee. The only cost is the standard £100 incorporation fee charged by Companies House directly to your credit account. We make zero commission or margin on formations.

A Companies House Credit Account (Presenter Account) is required for electronic filing and software submission. It allows Companies House to securely collect their statutory filing fees directly. It is completely free to apply for and set up.

Don't have one yet? It's free to apply.

Apply for a Companies House Credit Account
Companies House currently charges a standard £100 incorporation fee. This fee is not collected by WeFile; it is billed by Companies House directly to your provided Presenter Credit Account when you submit your application.
No, company formations are free for all registered users regardless of membership status. You do not need our £250/year Accountant Membership just to form a company.
Once Companies House accepts and processes your application, you will automatically receive digital copies of your official Certificate of Incorporation and Memorandum of Association as well as the Company Registration Number (CRN) and Company Authentication Code directly in your WeFile dashboard.
Most standard incorporations are reviewed and processed by Companies House within 1-3 business days after submission through our gateway.