Buy a ready made company. Start trading in days, not weeks.
Pre-registered, never-traded shelf companies in 67 jurisdictions. Choose the country and age you need, pass due diligence once, and take full ownership with a complete document pack.
- Never traded, no liabilities
- New and aged companies
- Written quote before you pay
- KYC-compliant transfer
At a glance
| Jurisdictions | 67 across 4 regions |
| Company age | New and aged, subject to availability |
| Typical transfer | Days after due diligence |
| What changes | Name, directors, shareholders, address |
| Pricing | On request, fixed in writing |
See how it works in 46 seconds
What a ready made company is, where we supply them, the six steps and what you receive.
Skip the queue. Keep the clean start.
A shelf company gives you an existing legal entity with its own company number and incorporation date, without the wait for a new registration.
Ownership in days
The company already exists. After due diligence, the transfer is usually a matter of days.
An established date
An earlier incorporation date can help with tenders, suppliers, landlords and counterparties.
Clean by design
Every company is dormant from day one: no trading, no debts, no contracts, no surprises.
Paperwork handled
We prepare the transfer documents, update the registers and make the filings for you.
67 jurisdictions
Pick the country that fits your market, your bank and your compliance position.
Support after handover
Registered office, company secretary, VAT, accounting and annual filings when you need them.
Where do you need your company?
These are the most requested countries. We cover 67 jurisdictions in total.
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1. What do you need the company for?
2. What matters most?
Find the right kind of shelf company
Aged shelf companies
Companies from one year to ten years old and more, kept dormant and in good standing.
Aged companiesVAT registered companies
Ready made companies in the UK and EU that already hold a VAT number, where available.
VAT registeredOffshore shelf companies
International business companies in established, well-known offshore centres.
OffshoreEU shelf companies
Limited companies in 27 EU member states for trading inside the single market.
EU companiesHolding companies
Clean entities for owning shares, property, intellectual property and investments.
All jurisdictionsAdd-on services
Registered office, secretary, name change, apostilles, VAT and accounting support.
Add-onsSix clear steps from enquiry to ownership
Free consultation
Tell us your goals, timeline and preferred country. We suggest suitable jurisdictions and company ages.
Choose your company
We send a current list of available companies with incorporation dates, plus a written quotation.
Due diligence
We verify identity, address and source of funds for every owner and director, as the law requires.
Agreement and payment
You sign the sale agreement. Nothing is payable until you have accepted the quotation in writing.
Transfer of ownership
Shares and directorships are transferred, and the public register is updated in your name.
Handover and aftercare
You receive the full document pack. We stay on hand for banking, VAT, addresses and annual filings.
A complete company document pack
- Certificate of incorporation and constitutional documents
- Share transfer documents and new share certificates
- Updated statutory registers of directors, shareholders and beneficial owners
- Board and shareholder resolutions for the change of ownership and officers
- Written non-trading confirmation: no activity, no debts, no liabilities
- Register filings made for you, with proof of filing
Optional extras
Add what you need, when you need it.
- Registered office and business address
- Company secretary or local director where the law requires one
- Change of company name
- Apostilled and legalised document sets
- VAT and tax registration support
- Bank and payment account introductions
- Accounting, annual returns and renewals
Ready made company or new incorporation?
Both are good routes. The right one depends on your deadline and on whether an earlier incorporation date matters to you.
| Ready made company | New incorporation | |
|---|---|---|
| Time to ownership | Days after due diligence | Days to several weeks, depending on country |
| Incorporation date | Already established, from months to years old | Starts today |
| Company number and documents | Already issued | Issued after registration |
| Name, directors, address | Changed to yours at transfer | Chosen at set-up |
| Trading history | None: clean, dormant company | None |
| Best for | Deadlines, tenders, contracts, credibility | No time pressure, lowest cost |
Buying a company should feel safe
The shelf company market has its share of vague sellers. These are the standards we hold ourselves to on every file.
Written quote first
You see the full, fixed price in writing before you commit to anything. No surprises later.
Never traded, in writing
Each company is sold with written confirmation that it has not traded and has no debts or liabilities.
Verifiable on the register
You can check the company on the official public register before and after the transfer.
Proper due diligence
We complete KYC and AML checks on every transfer. It protects you, the company and its future bank.
One named advisor
A single point of contact from first enquiry to handover, who knows your file.
Confidential handling
Your documents are handled under data protection law and used only for your transfer.
Simple packages, priced on request
New shelf company
Incorporated within the last 12 months.
- Never-traded company, under 1 year old
- Full statutory document pack
- Transfer of shares and directors
- Register filings made for you
Aged shelf company
One to five years since incorporation.
- Never-traded company, 1 to 5 years old
- Everything in Starter
- Change of name and registered office
- First-year compliance calendar
Vintage shelf company
Five years or more since incorporation.
- Never-traded company, 5+ years old
- Everything in Professional
- Bank account introduction support
- Ongoing annual compliance support
Prices depend on the jurisdiction, the age of the company and the services you add. You always receive a fixed quotation in writing before any payment is due.
Questions buyers ask first
What is a ready made company?
A ready made company, also called a shelf company, is a company that was incorporated in advance and then left dormant. It has never traded and has no debts, so its shares can be transferred to a new owner straight away.
Is it legal to buy a shelf company?
Yes. Buying the shares of a dormant company is a normal commercial transaction in every jurisdiction we cover. The seller must complete due diligence on the buyer and the change must be recorded on the company's registers.
How long does the transfer take?
Once due diligence is complete, many transfers finish within a few working days. Countries that need a notary or a court registration take longer. We give you a realistic timeline with your quotation.
Why buy an aged company?
Some tenders, suppliers, landlords and counterparties prefer a company with an earlier incorporation date. Age can support credibility, but it never guarantees a bank account, a licence or a contract.
Can I change the company name and directors?
Yes. The name, directors, shareholders and registered office are normally changed as part of the transfer, so the company is fully yours.
Does the company come with a bank account?
Not as standard. Banks carry out their own checks on the new owners. We explain which banks and payment institutions are realistic for your jurisdiction and activity, and can support the application.
How much does a ready made company cost?
Price on request. The cost depends on the jurisdiction, the age of the company and the services you add. You receive a fixed written quotation before paying anything.
What documents will you ask me for?
A passport or national identity card, recent proof of address, a short description of your planned business and information on your source of funds, for every owner and director.
Ready to take ownership of your company?
Tell us the jurisdiction, age and timeline you need. We reply with current availability and a written quotation.