Verity vs Firstbase (for UK founders)
Verity is the Founder Back Office — formation plus ongoing compliance and finance ops in one system.
Best for Verity
- UK company formation + Companies House compliance
- VAT/PAYE/year-end (annual accounts + CT600) handled end-to-end
- Switching an existing UK company to one back office
Best for Firstbase
- Founders seeking a US-first formation workflow
- US company formation with a US registered agent
- US-focused compliance and banking
Bottom line: Choose based on where you operate and what needs ongoing ownership.
Side-by-side comparison
| Outcome | Verity | Firstbase |
|---|---|---|
| New company formation | UK | US-first |
| Ongoing compliance calendar + reminders | US-first | |
| Companies House filings (ongoing) | US-first | |
| Bookkeeping handled end-to-end | US-first | |
| VAT filings (if registered) | US-first | |
| PAYE payroll (if applicable) | US-first | |
| Annual accounts preparation | US-first | |
| Corporation tax return (CT600) | US-first | |
| Switching/migration support | US-first | |
| One point of contact accountable for outcomes | US-first | |
| UK-first compliance focus | US-first |
What's different about Verity
Accountability model
One UK-based team owns your compliance, books, and filings end-to-end.
End-to-end scope
Formation + Companies House + VAT + PAYE + annual accounts + CT600, all under one system.
Jurisdiction alignment
Purpose-built for UK company law, HMRC requirements, and Companies House obligations.
Which is right for you?
"I want to form and run a UK company"
→ Choose Verity — UK-first formation and ongoing compliance.
"I want to form a US company"
→ Choose Firstbase — that's what Firstbase is designed for.
"I already have a UK company and need better compliance"
→ Choose Verity — Switch flow handles the transition.
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Last updated: 15 May 2026
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