Rapid Formations review

Updated September 28, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026

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Our verdict

Rapid Formations forms GB companies for beginners and small businesses, with packages starting from £2.99. The entry price is the draw, and the state fee is not included in it, so buyers should read the quote as the package rather than the whole cost.

Key facts

Best for
A first-time founder forming a GB company on a tight budget who will pay the state fee separately.
Package price from
£2.99 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
State fee included
No (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Registered agent
registered office address in paid Privacy package only (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Turnaround time
0.13 to 1 day (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Jurisdictions
GB (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Legal entity
Rapid Formations Ltd (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Headquarters
United Kingdom (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Support channels
Phone, Chat, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Audience
Beginners, Small business
Official website
rapidformations.co.uk

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Packages start at £2.99, which places Rapid Formations 17 of 70 brands on entry price.
  • Turnaround of 0.13 to 1 keeps registration at the quick end.
  • Support runs on phone, chat and help centre, so phone and chat sit alongside a help centre.
  • The stated audience is beginners and small business, so the package list is built around first-time founders.

Cons

  • The state fee is listed as not included, so the £2.99 entry price does not cover the whole cost of setting up.
  • A registered office address sits in the paid Privacy package only, per registered office address in paid Privacy package only.
  • Coverage is a single market, GB only, so an overseas entity means looking elsewhere.
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Who it suits

  • Beginners and small businesses forming a first company, the audience Rapid Formations names for itself.
  • Buyers who want a person on the other end of a question, since phone, chat and help centre covers phone and chat.
  • UK setups that fit GB and a team based in the United Kingdom.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Buyers forming outside the UK, since GB covers GB alone, while myGreekTax quotes from €69 in another currency.
  • Buyers who want a registered office address in the entry package, since registered office address in paid Privacy package only keeps it in the paid Privacy package, and who prefer the £19 entry price at ANNA Money as a second quote.
  • Shoppers who filter on the lowest headline figure alone, since Aspire lists $0 for its entry package.

The company behind it

The legal entity is Rapid Formations Ltd, based in the United Kingdom, and it sells formation packages to a beginner and small-business audience. Support runs on phone, chat and help centre, so a first-time founder can call or chat instead of waiting on email. The package list centres on the basic steps of setting up a company, which lines up with the audience the company names for itself.

How Rapid Formations compares

Where Rapid Formations is available

Available
United Kingdom

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Rapid Formations package cost?+

Packages start at £2.99. That entry figure sits under the €78.05 median package price across the site, and Rapid Formations ranks 17 of 70 brands on this measure. The state fee is listed as not included, so budget for it on top.

Does the package price include the government fee?+

The state fee is listed as not included, so a package starting at £2.99 is not the full cost of forming a company. Buyers weighing services on headline price should add that charge to each quote before deciding which package is cheaper in practice.

Is a registered office address included?+

It depends on the package. Per registered office address in paid Privacy package only, a registered office address is part of the paid Privacy package only, so a buyer on an entry package at £2.99 should check whether an address is needed and arrange one separately if it is.

How fast is the turnaround?+

Turnaround is given as 0.13 to 1. That range is the stated registration speed and matters most to buyers who need the company in place quickly, though the state fee and the Privacy package address still apply on top of the £2.99 entry price.

Who is Rapid Formations built for?+

The stated audience is beginners and small business, so the service is shaped for first-time founders and small businesses. The package structure follows that, and help is offered through phone, chat and help centre for people setting up a company for the first time and wanting a person to ask.

Can I reach support by phone?+

Yes. phone, chat and help centre covers phone, chat and a help centre, so there is a direct route to the team as well as self-service material. The legal entity behind the service is Rapid Formations Ltd, based in the United Kingdom, which is where the team works from.

Which countries can I form a company in?+

Coverage is listed as GB, and the company is based in the United Kingdom, so formation here is aimed at GB buyers. A provider from another market, such as myGreekTax at €69, sits in a different currency and a different set of packages.

Sources

Compiled from 4 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.

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