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Same-day Companies House filing

An urgent Companies House filing path on a business day — for complete files before the cut-off (usually 3:00pm UK time) when you need the company number immediately.

From£102

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Same-day UK company incorporation filing at Companies House
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See also UK company formation, 2026 cost breakdown, and packages.

Who needs the same-day window?

Anyone with a payment-gateway, store or contract deadline that requires a certificate dated today; a banking application that will not hold a place without a company number; or days before a long UK public holiday.

How the urgent path works in practice

  • Complete the formation package and ACSP identity verification
  • Confirm the name, shares and documents before the window opens
  • Pay £100 for the urgent-path fee + government fees
  • File IN01 within the same-day window
  • Receive the certificate and CRN when Companies House issues them

When paying for speed is worth it

  • A hard deadline to activate a payment gateway or store tied to a CRN
  • A contract or supply that requires a certificate of incorporation dated today
  • A digital banking application that will not hold a slot without a live company number
  • Days before a long UK holiday so the file is not delayed by a week

Checklist before we open the Same-Day window

  • Final name agreed and checked
  • Passports and proof of address ready and clear
  • Director/shareholder shares settled with no last-minute changes
  • Payment complete for the formation package + £100 urgent path + government fees
  • You are reachable during UK business hours for any verification query

What we do not promise

Companies House issue timing depends on their system and can delay on busy days or when further information is requested. What we deliver: preparing the file and filing it on the fast path within the agreed window, and telling you immediately of any obstacle before the cut-off passes.

Pricing and how it relates to standard formation

£100 service fee for the urgent path, on top of the chosen formation package and government fees. If the file arrives after the window closes, we move to filing on the next business day on the standard path unless you ask to reschedule Same-Day.

FAQ about this service

Are Saturday and Sunday included?

No. The urgent path is Companies House business days only. UK public holidays take the day out of scope.

Identity verification is delayed — what happens?

The urgent path pauses. We finish verification then file in the next available window; it may become the following same-day slot.

Does it cover renaming an existing company?

No. This service is for forming a new entity. Name or data changes after formation are a different filing path.

Does Same-Day replace a formation package?

No. You need a formation package (digital or higher), then add £100 for the urgent path and government fees.

When should I send the file?

Preferably prepare everything hours before the cut-off (usually 3pm UK) so there is time for review and verification.

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