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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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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From the moment I reached out to 1st Formations with regard to setting up a business, help was at hand. Being new to this world was very scary at first until I fell into the hands of Helena French, wh... See more
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From start to finish was simple and well explained. A smooth transition, only slightly hampered with delays at Companies House which was nothing to do with 1st formations and they kept me up to speed... See more
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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
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User friendly application form
User friendly application form.
Straight forward application process.
Reasonable fee
Timely completion of the task
June 18, 2026
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We are so glad we could be of help! - Shan at 1st Formations.
Very professional and prompt service
Very professional and prompt service, I have no hesitation in recommending them
June 18, 2026
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Thank you very much for your kind comments, Richard! - Shan at 1st Formations.
Great Service
Great service and help to get your company address started
May 19, 2026
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Thank you very much for your kind comments, Maro! - Shan at 1st Formations.
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We are so glad we could be of help, Salah! - Shan at 1st Formations.
Lightning quick service from Libby
Lightning quick service from Libby, so helpful and resourceful. I have been with 1st Formations for several years and their service and support is exceptional.
June 18, 2026
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We are so glad we could be of help! - Shan at 1st Formations.
BRILANT VERY HELPFUL
June 18, 2026
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Thank you very much for your kind comments, Aldi! - Shan at 1st Formations.
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Anna! - Shan at 1st Formations.
Phenomenal experience with our business address.
It has been phenomenal. As much as it takes quiet a bit of time to receive your mail, but the second it reaches the office, 1st Formations sends you a notification to let you know that it has arrived and you can take it from there...Which has been an absolute game-changer for us.
Thank you so much for that.
June 16, 2026
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We are so glad we could be of help, Mustapha! - Shan at 1st Formations.
Awesome customer service / support in…
Awesome customer service / support in setting up the services I needed during a period of Companies House downtime
June 16, 2026
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Thank you for your kind rating, Steph! - Shan at 1st Formations.
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You are very welcome, Jeroen. Thank you for your kind review! – Shan at 1st Formations.
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Thank you for your wonderful review! - Shan at 1st Formations.
Excellent support for new company…
Excellent support for new company development.
Extremely efficient assistance from George Walker who assisted with resolving company information. Really appreciated . Much more than just a formation company.
June 15, 2026
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Thank you very much for your kind comments, Richard! - Shan at 1st Formations.
Everything waGreat recommendations perfectly easy and fast.
Everything was perfectly easy and fast.
Great recommendation!
June 9, 2026
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We are so glad we could be of help, Marko! - Shan at 1st Formations.
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Thank you for your kind rating, Umme! - Shan at 1st Formations.
Highly recommended!
I am grateful for the professional, fast and organized service.. Highly recommended.
June 9, 2026
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Thank you very much for your kind comments! - Shan at 1st Formations.
Great service and setup.
Great experience setting up a company with 1stF, easy online workflow and the customer services was really responsive when I asked whether i could change some naming conventions with the company name. Took 24 hours before the company formation was completed so happy with the service.
June 9, 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! - Shan at 1st Formations.
1st company is top
1st, formation is a serious and good company forming office. Go ahead like this...
June 13, 2026
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Thank you for your kind rating! - Shan at 1st Formations.
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Thank you very much for your kind comments, Aswin! - Shan at 1st Formations.
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We are so pleased that you have found our services excellent, Jill! - Shan at 1st Formations.
The greatest experience was good service and fast service
The greatest experience was good service and the company registration in a few days, it was so easy and fast. I loved it and enjoyed it, and now the company is about to lunch it's first app in a few working days.
June 8, 2026
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Thank you very much for your kind comments, Vandan! - Shan at 1st Formations.
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