Guides to buying a ready made company
Plain-English explanations from our advisors, so you know exactly what you are buying.
What is a shelf company?
The definition, the history and what 'clean' should really mean.
Read guideShelf company vs new incorporation
Speed, cost, age, flexibility and risk compared side by side.
Read guideAged vs new shelf companies
When company age adds value and where its limits are.
Read guideHow to buy a ready made company safely
A buyer's checklist, with the red flags to avoid.
Read guideOpening a bank account after purchase
What banks ask for and how to prepare a strong application.
Read guideHow to choose a jurisdiction
Six questions that narrow the list to the right country.
Read guideBuying a ready made company in the UK
Ready made company cost in the UK
What drives the price of a UK shelf company, and the running costs to budget for.
Read guideDormant companies for sale in the UK
What 'dormant' means at Companies House and HMRC, and how to check one before you buy.
Read guideHow to transfer ownership of a UK limited company
The documents, filings and stamp duty involved, step by step.
Read guideUsing a shelf company for tenders
When an established incorporation date helps a bid, and what buyers will still ask for.
Read guideCompanies House identity verification
What directors and PSCs of a newly acquired company need to do, and when.
Read guideReady to take ownership of your company?
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