Companies MadeSimple review

Package price from £104.99 is the entry figure, and the state fee is included in it, so there is no separate government charge to add. Compare that with €78.05 across the brands on the site, where cheaper options exist but often exclude the state fee.

Yes, the state fee is included in the package price, which is what separates this from providers that quote the formation fee alone. On the wider site, most companies-formation providers list the state fee as a separate charge, so the £104.99 figure is the number to compare.

The registered office service is included in higher tiers, so it depends on the package you pick rather than coming with entry-level price of £104.99. Founders who need an address in GB should choose a higher tier from the start.

Turnaround is 1 a day for the basic limited company package. That speed comes with phone, email and help centre on hand if anything needs checking, though the entry price of £104.99 is the cost to weigh.

Coverage is GB, so this is a UK-only formation service and the £104.99 price applies to a UK limited company. Founders who need another jurisdiction should look at a provider that covers more markets.

It is aimed at beginners and small business, which suits a first-time founder who wants the process explained and the state fee folded into the price. Experienced incorporators who already know exactly what they need may find the £104.99 entry cost more than they want to pay.

Support runs on phone, email and help centre, so questions go to a help centre, email or a phone call. That mix suits founders who would rather ask a person about a filing than read documentation, especially while the registered office service is part of the tier chosen.

At £104.99 it sits above the €78.05 median for the brands tracked, so the price is the trade-off. ANNA Money lists £19 and myGreekTax €69, both lower, though neither matches the included state fee.