Purchase a dormant limited company with no trading history, ready for you to take over and manage immediately.
A shelf company—also known as a ready-made company—is a company that has been incorporated but has never traded. It is ideal if you need a company number immediately or want to operate using a company that appears more established due to its age on the Companies House register.
When you buy an off-the-shelf company from Companies MadeSimple, you receive a fully compliant, dormant company that has been properly maintained over the years. All shelf companies are fully up to date with their Dormant Company Accounts and Confirmation Statement filings.
Speed: The process is quick and simple, with an existing company number available immediately
Credibility: An older incorporation date can enhance trust with clients, suppliers, and investors
Eligibility: Some jurisdictions and contracts require companies to have been established for a minimum period
Because the company has already been incorporated, there’s no need to go through the formation process. You can begin using the company straight away. Even if you later change the company name, the original incorporation date remains unchanged.
At Companies MadeSimple, we offer a selection of shelf companies that provide a sense of stability and professionalism. Companies with a longer history often appear more reliable and prestigious to customers and partners.
Select Buy Now for either the Standard or Premium package, choosing the desired year of incorporation
We will email you a shelf company template to complete with your chosen company name
Once returned, we will process the required director and shareholder appointments and resignations
(Please note: the company name is not reserved until the template is returned)
We will complete the J30 Stock Transfer Form
With the Premium package, we will also file a Confirmation Statement to update Companies House with the new shareholding details
Premium customers can use our N1 address as the Registered Office and Director(s) Service Address
Official mail from HMRC, Companies House, and Government Gateway will be opened, scanned, and securely forwarded
Shelf company names are available on a first-come, first-served basis
Electronic copy of the original Certificate of Incorporation
Electronic copy of the Memorandum & Articles of Association
J30 Stock Transfer Form
Access to an online admin portal to manage your company
Up-to-date Dormant Company Accounts and Confirmation Statement filings