1st Formations is aimed at businesses wanting guided online incorporation. Its core offer includes Online formation workflow, Optional address services and Digital company documents. A practical strength is straightforward setup route. Check package extras can increase the total cost before choosing it.
Who it suits
Businesses wanting guided online incorporation
Cost and commercial model
From £102.99 incl. £100 Companies House fee
Pricing basis: one-off formation package.
Digital package shown at £102.99 including the £100 Companies House incorporation fee. Higher packages cost more.
VAT/tax note: Included as stated on package page.
Key capabilities
- Online formation workflow
- Optional address services
- Digital company documents
- Support resources
Comparison checkpoints
- Capability
- Online formation workflow
- Capability
- Optional address services
- Capability
- Digital company documents
- Capability
- Support resources
- Main watch-out
- Package extras can increase the total cost
Eligibility and commitment
Available to relevant UK business customers subject to the provider’s current eligibility and product terms.
One-off
Reasons to consider it
- Straightforward setup route
- Useful optional extras for some founders
Limitations and checks
- Package extras can increase the total cost
- You still need to understand your own legal and tax responsibilities
Verification
BizDeck checked this offering on 2026-09-02. The provider still had a UK business-facing purchase, application, subscription, quotation or enquiry route at that point. Pricing and availability can change.
Key comparison facts
- Capability
- Online formation workflow
- Capability
- Optional address services
- Capability
- Digital company documents
- Capability
- Support resources
- Main watch-out
- Package extras can increase the total cost
Key capabilities
- Online formation workflow
- Optional address services
- Digital company documents
- Support resources
Cost & commercial terms
From £102.99 incl. £100 Companies House fee
Digital package shown at £102.99 including the £100 Companies House incorporation fee. Higher packages cost more.
- Pricing basis
- one-off formation package
- VAT/tax note
- Included as stated on package page
- Commitment
- One-off
- Eligibility
- Available to relevant UK business customers subject to the provider’s current eligibility and product terms.
- How to obtain
- buy
Price checked 2 Sep 2026. Check current provider price/terms →
Pros and limitations
Reasons to consider it
- Straightforward setup route
- Useful optional extras for some founders
Things to check
- Package extras can increase the total cost
- You still need to understand your own legal and tax responsibilities
Questions to ask before choosing
- How well does 1st Formations fit your actual formation package inclusions?
- What will the total cost be once you account for registered address needs?
- What should you understand about ongoing filing responsibilities before committing?
- Which important capabilities are included as standard and which require an add-on or higher plan?
- How easy would it be to switch, export your data or change supplier later?
Verification
BizDeck checked this as a current UK business-facing offering on 2 September 2026. Provider terms can change after review.
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