Company Formation
Fast and straightforward company formation
We help entrepreneurs and business owners register sole trader businesses and limited companies quickly and correctly. We advise on the right legal structure, prepare the necessary documents, and handle registration with Companies House and HMRC on your behalf.
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Aberdeen
Stirling
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Legal structures and registration
We guide you through the full company formation process, from choosing the right structure to completing registration. We manage all correspondence with Companies House and HMRC.
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Sole Trader Registration
Registering as self-employed with HMRC is straightforward, but choosing the right tax basis and understanding your obligations from day one makes a real difference. We get you set up correctly and advise on record-keeping from the start.
Limited Company Formation
We handle Companies House incorporation, prepare your articles of association, and set up your company with HMRC for corporation tax, PAYE if needed, and VAT if applicable.
Partnerships and LLPs
Registration of general partnerships and limited liability partnerships. We advise on partnership agreements and the tax implications of different structures.
VAT and PAYE Registration
We handle your VAT registration with HMRC, advise on the right VAT scheme for your business, and set up your employer PAYE scheme if you plan to take on staff.
Why trust us?
Getting your business structure wrong at the outset can be costly to fix. Choosing the wrong tax treatment or missing a registration deadline can create unnecessary HMRC complications.
Right structure from day one
We advise on whether to trade as a sole trader, limited company, or partnership based on your industry, income expectations, and longer-term plans.
Speed and accuracy
We know exactly what Companies House and HMRC need. Applications are submitted correctly first time and processed as quickly as possible.
Accounting from day one
Once your business is registered, we move straight into setting up your bookkeeping and accounting so you are compliant from the very first day of trading.
Starting a business in Scotland — done properly, from day one
The first decisions you make when setting up a business matter more than most people realise. The legal structure you choose, the tax basis you adopt, and the registrations you complete in your first weeks all have lasting consequences — some of them positive, some of them expensive to unwind.
ITS Accounting helps entrepreneurs and business owners across Scotland get the foundations right. We start with a conversation about your business — what it does, how you plan to grow it, whether you are going it alone or with partners, and what your income expectations look like. Based on that, we advise on the right legal structure and the right tax treatment from the outset.
We then handle everything: Companies House incorporation if you are forming a limited company, self-employed registration with HMRC for sole traders, VAT registration if you meet the threshold or want to register voluntarily, and PAYE set-up if you plan to take on staff. We prepare your articles of association, your shareholder agreements where relevant, and your initial bookkeeping setup in cloud-based software.
Starting right means you are not spending money later fixing what was done wrong at the beginning. It means your first year of trading is one of growth, not administration. And it means you have an accountant who already understands your business when the first deadline arrives.
Edinburgh is one of the best places in the UK to start a business. Let us help you make the most of it.
How long does it take to form a limited company?
Online incorporation through Companies House is usually completed within 24 hours. Postal applications take longer.
Can non-UK residents form a company in Scotland?
Yes. There are no nationality or residency requirements to form a UK company. We can assist overseas clients with the process.
What are the costs?
Companies House charges a small incorporation fee. Our professional fees cover the full registration process including HMRC set-up. Contact us for a quote.