🇬🇧 United Kingdom · from £39 + Companies House fee

Sole Trader in UK

Simplest way to go self-employed. We handle the entire registration for you — fast, online and expert-led.

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The basics

What is Sole Trader?

Registering as a Sole Trader is the simplest way to work for yourself in the UK. You and the business are legally the same, with straightforward Self Assessment tax.

Sole Trader

Pricing

Simple United Kingdom formation pricing

Transparent pricing in GBP (£) — locally competitive, with no hidden fees. Pay by crypto, bank transfer or card at a secure UK checkout.

Starter
£39
+ Companies House fee

Everything you need to officially form your business.

  • Business name availability search
  • Articles of Organization prepared & filed
  • Registered Agent — 1 year FREE
  • Online order-status dashboard
  • Lifetime company alerts & reminders
  • Digital document storage
  • EIN / Federal Tax ID
  • Operating Agreement
  • Expedited filing
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Most Popular
Growth
£89
+ Companies House fee

Our most popular package — get set up to operate & bank.

  • Everything in Starter
  • EIN / Federal Tax ID number
  • Operating Agreement & Bylaws
  • Banking resolution
  • Expedited state filing
  • Business website + free domain (1 yr)
  • Annual report reminders
Get Started
Premium
£179
+ Companies House fee

The fastest, fully done-for-you launch with priority support.

  • Everything in Growth
  • Rush filing — fastest available
  • Business license & permit research
  • First annual report filed FREE
  • Business email + domain
  • Dedicated formation specialist
  • Priority phone & chat support
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Government & licence fees vary by jurisdiction and are shown before you pay.

How it works

Your United Kingdom formation, step by step

We handle the paperwork — you just approve and relax.

1

Your details

Tell us your company name, directors, shareholders and registered office — a 5-minute form.

2

Submit to Companies House

We check and file your incorporation electronically with Companies House.

3

Approved in ~24 hours

Companies House reviews and approves — usually within one working day.

4

Certificate & documents

You receive your Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum & Articles and company number.

5

Bank & VAT

Open a UK business bank account and register for VAT & PAYE if needed.

Why Code Craft

Why founders form with us

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Lowest-in-market pricing

Starter formation from just $39 + state fee — with a free year of registered agent service.

Fast, expedited filing

We file quickly and offer rush options so you can start operating and banking sooner.

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100% accuracy guarantee

Our specialists double-check every filing. If we make an error, we fix it free.

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Private & secure checkout

Pay by crypto or bank transfer with full privacy — your data is encrypted and never sold.

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Lifetime compliance alerts

Automatic reminders for annual reports and renewals so you never fall out of good standing.

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Real human support

A dedicated specialist and live chat — not a chatbot — whenever you need help.

Everything in one place

Add-ons & compliance

We don't just register your company — we help you run it.

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Registered Office Address

Keep your home address private.

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Director Service Address

A London address for your filings.

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VAT Registration

Register for VAT with HMRC.

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PAYE Setup

Run payroll for your team.

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Business Bank Account

Fast-track UK business banking.

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Confirmation Statement

Stay compliant with Companies House.

FAQ

Sole Trader — FAQ

From £39 + the Companies House fee (Starter), with Growth at £89 and Premium at £179. Everything is billed in Pounds Sterling (£) at our UK checkout.
Most UK limited companies are approved by Companies House within 24 hours. Premium includes same-day priority filing.
No — non-residents can form a UK limited company. You'll need a UK registered office address, which we can provide.
A registered office is your company's official public address; a director service address keeps your home address off the public register. Both are available as add-ons.
Yes — add VAT registration, PAYE and accounting at checkout and we'll set them up.
Just ID and proof of address for the directors/shareholders, plus your chosen company name and SIC code (business activity) — we guide you through it.

Register your Sole Trader

Form your business today — secure checkout, no hidden fees, free registered agent for a year.

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