I am simply impressed with the speed and the professionalism of the 1st Formations. I needed to set up a company as a non-resident and did a through research of both formation companies and the option... See more
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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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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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Matt was very helpful and informative. He responded swiftly and clearly to my queries and I’m sure I’ll be using 1st Formations in the future to set up the limited company.
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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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After a frustrating experience wA Refreshingly Smooth Company Formation Experience ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ith…
After a frustrating experience with another company formation provider, 1st Formations was a breath of fresh air. The entire process was smooth, verification was handled efficiently, and communication was clear every step of the way. My company was incorporated without unnecessary delays, and the support team was professional and responsive. I highly recommend 1st Formations to anyone looking for a trustworthy company formation service.
25 June 2026
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Thank you very much for your kind comments, Mustapha! - Shan at 1st Formations.
Really on the button company for…
Really on the button company for registration of Ltd Co
I recommend them highly I had to change details at short notice and they helped me immediately
Special thanks to Josh
Great Customer Support
Thanks
26 June 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Robert! - Shan at 1st Formations.
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We are so glad we could be of help! - Shan at 1st Formations.
Seamless registration end to end....I…
Seamless registration end to end....I recommend anytime
22 June 2026
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Thank you for your kind rating, Oladimeji! - Shan at 1st Formations.
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! - Shan at 1st Formations.
Great support!
22 June 2026
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You are very welcome, Fawad. Thank you for your kind review! – Shan at 1st Formations.
Its very easy to register a company…
Its very easy to register a company with 1st Formations. Thank you.
23 June 2026
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We are so glad we could be of help, Deepa! - Shan at 1st Formations.
The speed and how will they are to…
The speed and how will they are to solve any issue you might find of the way
25 June 2026
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Thank you for your kind rating, Manuel! - Shan at 1st Formations.
Highly recommend
They are great. From mail forwarding to filing and reminders to business guidance and hosting calls (educational). I am really pleased to have 1st Formations. Highly recommend.
25 June 2026
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You are very welcome, Tom. Thank you for your kind review! – Shan at 1st Formations.
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Thank you for your wonderful review, Ronan! - Shan at 1st Formations.
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Thank you very much for your kind comments, Paul! - Shan at 1st Formations.
The service in general is good just the add on which is issue
The service in general is good
Took a while to receive multiplie emails to progress and one month on still waiting for email of the business banking to set that up you get what you pay for maybe I am just having a bad experience I would recommend
24 June 2026
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Reply from 1st Formations
Dear Jordan,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to hear about your frustrations regarding the business bank referral.
We are pleased to hear from your review that you have found our services good overall. In relation to the banking referrals included within your package, these are provided as a complimentary courtesy and are completely free of charge. They are intended as general introductions only, with any application and account opening process being completed directly with the bank, as advertised in your formation package.
We are sorry to hear that our banking referral partner did not reach out to you as expected. We have escalated this with our referrals team to investigate what happened and whether any communication may have been missed.
Thank you for taking the time to speak with me. I am pleased that we were able to escalate the referral on your behalf, and we have requested that our referral partner contact you again as soon as possible.
Please accept our apologies once more for any inconvenience caused.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to get in touch.
Kind regards,
Shan Creed
Service Improvement Manager
Great service
Great service, masters of their craft, fast efficient and good communication.
22 June 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Clolin! - Shan at 1st Formations.
Everything was excellent
Everything was excellent, thanks for your professional services
24 June 2026
Unprompted review
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We are so glad we could be of help, Ahmed! - Shan at 1st Formations.
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Thank you very much for your kind comments! - Shan at 1st Formations.
Whenever I have had to ask for advice…
Whenever I have had to ask for advice 1st Formations have been excellent and George was very helpful, with my request for assistance.
22 June 2026
Unprompted review
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Thank you for your wonderful review, Darrell! - Shan at 1st Formations.
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You are very welcome, John. Thank you for your kind review! – Shan at 1st Formations.
The process was smooth
The process was smooth, communication was clear, and everything was handled professionally and on time. The team was responsive and helpful throughout. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable service.
19 June 2026
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Thank you for your wonderful review, Joshua! - Shan at 1st Formations.
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Thank you for your wonderful review! - Shan at 1st Formations.
Amazing super easy and got 6 months…
Amazing super easy and got 6 months free xero fairplay
19 June 2026
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We are so glad that you are happy with our service, Leon! - Shan at 1st Formations.
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