Dormant Company Formation
Secure your preferred company name now and activate it when you're ready to trade. A dormant formation gives you legal name protection without any requirement to begin trading.
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Who this is for
- You want to reserve a company name before you're ready to trade
- You're planning a future business and want to lock down the name today
- You need a holding company with no trading activity
What's included
- Name reservation via incorporation
- No trading activity required
- Annual filing reminders included
- Easy activation when ready to trade
What you'll need
- 1Proposed company name
- 2Name and address of at least one director
- 3A UK registered office address
How it works
01
Complete the form
Answer a few simple questions about your filing requirements.
02
We file for you
Our team reviews and submits your filing electronically.
03
Confirmation
Receive your filing confirmation and any official documents.
Why efilings.uk
- Same-day incorporation in most cases — name secured within hours
- Annual filing reminders included at no extra cost
- Seamless activation when you're ready to begin trading
Official guidance
Check the primary government guidance for this filing before you start.