Corporate & Commercial

Company Formation

Company Formation

At Franklins Solicitors, our Corporate & Commercial team provides tailored advice to help you establish your company correctly and ensure ongoing compliance with the Companies Act 2006.

At Franklins Solicitors, our Corporate & Commercial team provides tailored advice to help you establish your company correctly and ensure ongoing compliance with the Companies Act 2006.

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What is Company Formation?

Company formation is the process of legally incorporating a new company with Companies House. The decisions made at this stage — from business structure to governance rules — will shape how your company operates and grows.

Getting it right from the outset is essential. Beyond simple registration, formation involves ensuring the correct documentation, governance and compliance measures are in place to protect directors, shareholders and the business itself.

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Our Company Formation Services

We provide end-to-end support, guiding you through every stage of incorporation and compliance.

Company Secretarial & Compliance

  • Maintaining statutory registers & company records

  • Drafting board minutes & shareholder resolutions

  • Filing annual confirmation statements and accounts

  • Managing director, shareholder, or registered office changes

  • Reviewing governance structures & articles of association

  • Advising on internal decision making processes

Setting Up a Limited Company

  • Choosing the right business structure

  • Preparing and filing incorporation documents with Companies House

  • Drafting tailored articles of association

  • Appointing directors and shareholders

  • Establishing share structures, rights and capital arrangements

  • Advising on tax and regulatory implications

Speak to our Corporate & Commercial Team

Whether you are setting up, scaling, buying, selling or protecting your business, our solicitors will help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

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Simon Long
Managing Partner
Andrea Smith
Equity Partner
Christopher Buck
Associate Partner
Robyn Jefferies
Solicitor
Marc Button
Solicitor
Tya Raikundalia
Solicitor
Amy Griggs
Trainee Solicitor
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Why Choose Franklins Solicitors for
Company Formation?

We have over 40 years’ experience in supporting businesses across Milton Keynes, Northampton and beyond. Our solicitors go beyond standard company registration to deliver strategic advice that sets your business up for success.

Tailored Legal Advice

Formation documents and governance built around your goals.

Complete Compliance Support

From filings to board governance, we keep you on solid ground.

Empowered Decision-Making

Guidance on statutory duties and internal frameworks.

Corporate Governance Expertise

Ensuring clarity for directors, shareholders and secretaries.

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Company Formation FAQs

How do I set up a company in the UK?2026-01-05T08:10:58+00:00

To set up a company, you need to choose a company structure, register your company name, prepare a memorandum and articles of association and submit the registration with Companies House. Our solicitors can guide you through every step.

What types of companies can I form?2026-01-05T08:11:20+00:00

You can form different types of companies, including private limited companies (Ltd), public limited companies (PLC), limited liability partnerships (LLP) and sole trader conversions. We advise on the structure that best suits your business goals.

Can you help with changing my company structure later?2026-01-05T08:11:58+00:00

Absolutely. Our solicitors can advise if you want to change your company structure, add shareholders, or update company documents to suit your business as it grows.

Can you help with registering my business for taxes and compliance?2026-01-05T08:11:38+00:00

Yes. As part of company formation, we can advise on VAT registration, corporation tax, PAYE registration and other compliance requirements to ensure your company operates legally from day one.

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