Why Company Formation Fees matter?
Setting up a company is an exciting milestone – but one important practical question any founder faces is: how much will it cost? When registering a company with Easy Digital Company (EDC), understanding company formation fees and related costs is key. This guide covers EDC’s pricing structure, included services, and how to choose the right company registration package.
To bring your company into existence, there a range of statutory costs that are official government formation fees payable to Companies House, and also service charges from formation providers, who take care of the necessary paperwork, compliance checks and submissions on your behalf.
Let’s start with the must-pay formation fees to get started. If you are registering directly with Companies House, you can expect to pay some of the following formation fees as of 1 Feb 2026.
| Service | Channel | New Fee |
| Incorporation | Digital | £100 |
| Incorporation | Paper | £124 |
| Incorporation (same day) | Digital (software only) | £156 |
| Change of name (same day) | Digital | £85 |
| Voluntary strike off | Digital | £13 |
| Voluntary strike off | Paper | £18 |
You might want to opt for a company formation agent in the UK, who will oversee the entire incorporation process, ensure a successful registration and save you time and administrative effort.
When you opt for a registration service with Easy Digital Company, you’ll be paying both the statutory fees and the service fees for assistance, support and optional value-adds.
Company Formation Packages at Easy Digital Company
Essential Package - £145.00 + VAT
This is EDC’S standard incorporation package which includes the following:
- Registration of your company with Companies House
- Official filing fee included in the price
- Email copy of Certificate of Incorporation
- Companies House authentication code
This package gets your company officially set up and ready to trade without any extras. It’s suitable if you want a simple, streamlined formation at a predictable cost. There are some optional add-ons that you can select, such as:
Pre-submission Quality Check (£4.99) – your incorporation details by our team to ensure they comply with Companies House guidelines and avoid any errors that may result in a void submission.
Same-day Incorporation (£170) – fast track your application with Companies House by providing all the information by 2pm.
Closing down protection (£65.99) – this package is valid for 12 months and if you decide your company is no longer required. Our team will close the company for you and this package includes the Companies House fee, completion and filing of the DS01 form, board resolution for dissolution approval, and ongoing use of our registered and business address service (if purchased) until company closure.
Confirmation Statement filing (£85.00) – we will file your confirmation statement to Companies House on your behalf.
Mid-Tier and Enhanced Options:
EDC offers additional packages that bundle more services into a single price. The Recommended Package (£53.40 + VAT), which covers the essential package and also includes the following:
- HMRC UTR number
- Virtual mail forwarding service - business mail will be scanned and sent to you on the day
- Registered office business address in the heart of London, Eastcheap, EC3 - keep your home address off public records so that only your business address shows
- Up to two director’s addresses included
The Pro Package (£66 + VAT), which covers both the essential and recommended package features. It also offers business address service, which can give your company a more professional image, as you’ll be able to showcase this business address on your website, business cards etc. The mail handling service also allows for non-statutory business mail to be scanned and forwarded to you.
Exclusive Package - £270 + VAT
EDC’s most comprehensive option is the Exclusive package. This tier bundles:
- Full company formation
- Registered address service
- Business address service
- Managed confirmation statement filing
- Closing down protection
- Pre submission quality check
Are EDC company formation fees worth it?
Using a registered company formation agent such as EDC offers several advantages:
- Peace of mind with compliance and paperwork handled for you
- Incorporation process being faster as it’s handled by our experts
- Optional support services for ongoing company management such as annual accounts and tax return filing, confirmation statements
- Registered and business address services which helps protect your privacy
Planning your costs before you commit
Understanding company formation fees can help you eliminate potential surprises during the start-up process. With EDC, you can choose a package that matches your budget and future needs, whether it’s the essential company incorporation package or the fully bunded service that offers ongoing support. It’s important to read package details and the relevant terms and conditions, so you know exactly what’s included in the package you’re purchasing and the optional services that are available to you. From formation to filing, we've got you covered. Contact us today.
