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Your Business Deserves a Strong Foundation
Starting a business is one of the most exciting decisions you'll ever make — but getting the foundations wrong can cost you thousands in tax, penalties, and lost opportunities. At Barnett & Co, our company formation service ensures everything is set up correctly from the start.
From choosing the right business structure to registering with HMRC and setting up cloud accounting, we handle the complexity so you can focus on what matters — building your business. Based in Crewe, we support startups and new businesses across the entire UK.
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Set up your limited company correctly in Crewe & Cheshire
Forming a limited company is one of the most important financial decisions you'll make. Done right, it can significantly reduce your tax bill, protect your personal assets, and give your business a more professional image. At Barnett & Co, we handle the entire formation process and make sure your company is structured for long-term success.
Many people rush into forming a limited company through an online formation service without understanding the tax, accounting and legal obligations that come with it. We take a different approach — we discuss your specific situation first, advise on the best structure, then handle the full setup and ensure everything is registered correctly with Companies House and HMRC.
What's included in our company formation service?
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Companies House registration (same-day if needed)
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Advice on share structure, articles of association and director appointments
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HMRC corporation tax registration
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PAYE scheme setup for director salary
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VAT registration (where applicable)
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Xero, Sage or accounting software setup and configuration
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First-year tax planning — salary vs dividend strategy
Sole trader vs limited company — which is right for you?
This is one of the most common questions we're asked. The right answer depends on your income level, risk profile, sector and growth plans. As a rough guide, once self-employed profits exceed around £30,000–£35,000, the tax savings from operating through a limited company often outweigh the additional administrative burden. We'll run the numbers for your specific situation.
IR35 and contractor structures
If you're a contractor, the way your company is structured and contracts are worded can have a significant impact on your IR35 status. We advise on contractor-specific structures and ensure your company is set up in a way that supports a legitimate outside-IR35 position where appropriate.
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Why choose us
What makes our company formation service different
Same-day registration available
We can register your company with Companies House within hours when you need to start trading quickly.
Tax-efficient structure
We advise on the optimal salary and dividend strategy from day one, so you start saving tax immediately.
End-to-end setup
From Companies House to HMRC, PAYE, VAT, banking, Xero and Sage — we handle every step so nothing is missed.
