Your first company shouldn't feel like guesswork
Get your UK Ltd incorporated correctly from day one—no admin mistakes, no missed deadlines, no "did I set this up wrong?" anxiety.
What you're avoiding
These are the most common (and expensive) mistakes first-time founders make when incorporating on their own or using the wrong service.
Misfiled articles of association
Wrong share structure can cost thousands to fix later and block fundraising
Real cost: £2,000-5,000 to restructure + 2-3 months delay
Missed confirmation statements
Miss your Companies House deadline and you'll face fines and potential strike-off
Real cost: £150-£1,500 in fines + company at risk
Bank-ready document confusion
UK banks reject applications without proper documentation—then you wait weeks to reapply
Real cost: 3-6 week delays opening your business account
'Did I set this up wrong?' anxiety
Constantly wondering if you've made a mistake that will haunt you during fundraising
Real cost: Stress + lost focus on building your product
The reality: 37% of first-time founders make at least one of these mistakes when incorporating DIY or using cheap services.
With Verity, you get it right the first time—no cleanup needed.
How Verity gets it right from day one
We've incorporated 500+ companies. Here's what we do differently to eliminate first-time founder mistakes.
Standard but correct structure
We use the same articles of association structure that works for 95% of UK startups—tested through hundreds of fundraises and due diligence processes.
Compliance calendar from day one
Your dashboard tracks every Companies House deadline (confirmation statement, accounts filing, PSC updates) with email reminders 30, 14, and 7 days before.
Bank-ready document package
Certificate of incorporation, articles of association, share certificates, director resolutions—formatted exactly how UK banks expect them.
Built by lawyers who've seen 500+ companies
Powered by Verity, whose legal team has handled formations and fundraises for YC companies, venture-backed startups, and bootstrapped businesses.
Everything a first-time founder needs
£399 one-time. No hidden fees. No monthly charges (unless you add Run later).
Setup (Day 1-5)
- UK Ltd incorporation (Companies House filing)
- Standard articles of association (investor-friendly)
- Share certificates for all founders
- Director service agreements
- Initial board resolutions
- Registered office address (for incorporation only)
Bank-ready documents (Day 5)
- Certificate of incorporation
- Certified articles of association
- Proof of registered office
- Director ID verification
- Bank application guidance
- List of startup-friendly UK banks
Dashboard access (Day 5)
- Compliance calendar with all deadlines
- Document vault (all your company docs)
- Next steps checklist
- Deadline email reminders
- Knowledge base access
- Support portal
First-timer bonuses
- VAT threshold explainer (when to register)
- PAYE explainer (when you need it)
- First invoice template
- Founder's guide to UK compliance
- SEIS/EIS readiness check
- 30-day email course: First-Time Founder Essentials
5 working days • Full refund before Companies House filing
Dead simple for first-timers
No legal knowledge required. No confusing forms. Just answer a few questions and we handle the rest.
Answer 5 simple questions (2 minutes)
Company name, your details, how many founders, any shareholders. We'll check name availability and guide you through any decisions.
Pro tip: Don't worry if you're not 100% sure on everything—we'll help you figure it out
Pay £399 + upload your ID (5 minutes)
Passport or driver's license for KYC (required by UK law). That's it. No confusing forms, no legal jargon.
Pro tip: We handle all the complicated Companies House paperwork
We incorporate your company (Days 1-3)
We file with Companies House, get your certificate of incorporation, and generate all your legal documents (articles, resolutions, share certificates).
Pro tip: You'll get email updates at every step
You get your bank-ready pack (Day 5)
Dashboard access with all your documents, compliance calendar set up, and a checklist of what to do next (open bank account, set up accounting, etc.).
Pro tip: Plus our 30-day email course: First-Time Founder Essentials
DIY vs Verity: What's different?
Companies House charges £12 to file. Here's what you're actually paying for.
Time saved: 8-12 hours of research, form-filling, and document preparation
Trusted by first-time founders
Join 200+ founders who launched their first company with confidence
First-time founders launched
Companies House rejections
Average setup time
Founder satisfaction
"I was terrified of messing up the incorporation. Verity held my hand through every step and now I have a properly set up company I can confidently build on."
Sarah Chen
First-time founder
TechFlow (YC S23)
"Saved me weeks of Googling 'how to incorporate UK company' and second-guessing every decision. Worth every penny for the peace of mind."
James Mitchell
Solo founder
Previously at Google
"The 30-day email course alone was worth it. I went from 'what's a confirmation statement?' to understanding exactly what I need to do and when."
Priya Sharma
First-time founder
HealthTech startup
Questions first-timers ask
Everything you're wondering about (we've heard it all before)
Still have questions?
Book a 15-minute call with our team. We'll walk you through exactly what happens and answer anything that's holding you back.
Email us: hello@verity.partnersStop second-guessing.
Start building.
Your first company shouldn't take weeks of research and stress. Get incorporated correctly in 5 days and move on to what matters: building your product.
Still nervous? That's normal for your first company. Here's the reality: you'll spend more time worrying about whether you're doing this right than it takes us to just do it right for you. Let's get this done today.