We've been told that total process of verifications could resolve in 24 hour and it been over 2 weeks due to company house. UPDATE: They reached me out and they credited my account for dissolution so... See more
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The whole incorporation was faster and smoother than I expected. I submitted my details, the identity verification was clear and painless, and the company was registered within a day. Communication wa... See more
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Straightforward company set up, done quickly. I've had some delays around setting up banking as an international director but that's a separate issue. For 1st Formations, so far so good!
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I've had a good experience setting up my account was quicker than I thought. The customer service assistant was very helpful and explained every thing very clearly. Im glad I've chosen first form... See more
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Company details
- #2 of 10 best companies in Commercial Register
- #5 of 22 best companies in Business administration service
- #13 of 31 best companies in Business and IT Consulting agency
- #5 of 15 best companies in Business management consultant
- #32 of 122 best companies in Business-to-Business service
About 1st Formations
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1st Formations are leading online company formation agents in the UK. We provide a range of formation packages for incorporating companies limited by shares, limited by guarantee and limited liability partnerships.
We also provide a range of address services, including registered office, director's service address and mail-forwarding facilities, with our prestigious location in London's Covent Garden.
If you have any questions please contact us by telephone, e-mail or live online chat, and one of our highly knowledgeable team members will be happy to assist you.
We also provide a range of address services, including registered office, director's service address and mail-forwarding facilities, with our prestigious location in London's Covent Garden.
If you have any questions please contact us by telephone, e-mail or live online chat, and one of our highly knowledgeable team members will be happy to assist you.
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71-75 Shelton Street, WC2H 9JQ, London, United Kingdom
- 020 3897 2233
- www.1stformations.co.uk
4.8
Excellent
23k reviews
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Very useful service
Very useful service, like the scanning and saving in a secure folder!
1 July 2026
Unprompted review
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! - Shan at 1st Formations.
Great customer support!
Thank you so much for the great customer service. Highly recommended company!
6 July 2026
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Thank you very much for your kind comments! - Shan at 1st Formations.
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Thank you for your kind rating, Ahmed! - Shan at 1st Formations.
I had a good experience overall
I had a good experience overall. I would have given 5 stars, but i had to query a "free service" i still had not received within 6 days of my incorporation. In their defense, I reached out to a very responsive customer support, and my problem was resolved within 24hrs.
However 1stFormations could solve this problem in their on boarding document. Adding some clear timeframe ranges on services that are supplied by external entities. Of course, this would be guided on what service level agreements have been set with these entities, but adding the timeframe info would go along way to help avoiding future confusion.
2 July 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Nicole! - Shan at 1st Formations.
Very easy to use and get started!
24 June 2026
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We are so glad we could be of help, Alexa! - Shan at 1st Formations.
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You are very welcome, Stephen. Thank you for your kind review! – Shan at 1st Formations.
fast service
6 July 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Yasin! - Shan at 1st Formations.
this comany its amazing great and…
this comany its amazing great and perfekt thank a lot for everytihng
6 July 2026
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We are so glad we could be of help, Idris! - Shan at 1st Formations.
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Thank you very much for your kind comments, Franklin! - Shan at 1st Formations.
Good Services.
6 July 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! - Shan at 1st Formations.
my experience
The flows were well-directed; I understood and met the expectations without difficulty.
6 July 2026
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Thank you for your kind rating, Ugur! - Shan at 1st Formations.
The live chat service with staff makesto be reassured regarding our questions
The live chat service with staff makes up for the AI, and the person I spoke with was very friendly.
She responded quickly and put my mind at ease!
Don't hesitate to reach out to them :-)
7 July 2026
Unprompted review
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You are very welcome, Sandra! Thank you for your kind review! – Shan at 1st Formations.
1st Formations' services are…
1st Formations' services are hassle-free, and their communication was instantaneous and straightforward.
2 July 2026
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We are so glad we could be of help, Michael! - Shan at 1st Formations.
Quick and easy
The process was quick and easy, with plenty of communication and instructions along the way.
6 July 2026
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You are very welcome, Mike. Thank you for your kind review! – Shan at 1st Formations.
The whole experience from start to…
The whole experience from start to finish was amazing and got help when we needed it along the way. The customer service was outstanding and would highly recommend this company to anyone.
2 July 2026
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We are so glad we could be of help, Luke! - Shan at 1st Formations.
Excellent service from start to finish
Excellent service from start to finish. The company registration process was straightforward, fast, and easy to follow. The instructions were clear, and everything was completed efficiently. I highly recommend 1st Formations to anyone looking to set up a company quickly and professionally.
3 July 2026
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Thank you for your kind review, Tayyip! We are so happy to hear you would recommend us! - Sophia at 1st Formations
Reply from 1st Formations
Thank you for your review, Rajendrakumar.
I am very sorry to hear that you have had such a frustrating experience when using our services. We set a high standard for ourselves, and we are so sorry to hear this was not met in your interaction with our business.
We will need to investigate this matter for the purpose of resolving it to your satisfaction. I will email you shortly to open a line of communication and to discuss the matter. In the meantime, please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Kind regards,
Sophia Petrou
Head of Customer Services
Excellent service from 1st Formations
Excellent service from 1st Formations. The company formation process was smooth, and the compliance checks were handled professionally. Communication was clear throughout the process, and my company was successfully incorporated. I would happily recommend 1st Formations to anyone looking to register a UK company.
3 July 2026
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Thank you for your review, Mukleshur! We are delighted that you would recommend us! - Sophia at 1st Formations
Simple way to get my company
Simple, straightforward, quick process all the way, nothing to complain.
1 July 2026
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Thank you for your kind comments, Fernando! - Sophia at 1st Formations
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Thank you for your kind review, Christophe! - Sophia at 1st Formations
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