Updated October 18, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team
Rapid Formations vs Registered Office
Rapid Formations
Higher score in this comparison
Registered Office
What sets them apart
| Compare | Rapid FormationsReviewVisitVisit | Registered OfficeReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Package price from | £2.99Lower | £49.99 |
| Registered agent | registered office address in paid Privacy package only | Add-on for extra GBP 10 |
| Turnaround time | 0.13 to 1 dayLower | 1 day |
| Jurisdictions | GB | United Kingdom |
| State fee included | No | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 14 days |
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Key differences
- Rapid Formations scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.2.
- Package price from is lower at Rapid Formations: £2.99 vs £49.99.
- Turnaround time is lower at Rapid Formations: 0.13 to 1 day vs 1 day.
- Jurisdictions: only Rapid Formations offers GB.
- Jurisdictions: only Registered Office offers United Kingdom.
- Support channels: only Registered Office offers Email.
- Audience: only Rapid Formations offers Beginners.
Our verdict on each
Rapid Formations
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.
Registered Office
Registered Office suits small businesses seeking company formation and registered-office support in the United Kingdom. Its package starts at £49.99, while registered-agent service is an add-on, so compare the package price with that extra cost before deciding whether its offer fits your needs.
Score breakdown
| Area | Rapid Formations | Registered Office |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Entry packages start at £2.99, and the state fee is listed as not included, so the quoted price is not the full bill. | 9.2HigherThe package starts at £49.99; registered-agent service is an add-on. |
| Offer | 9.4Higher | 9.3The stated turnaround is 1, and the service covers the United Kingdom. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.0Registered Office (UK) Ltd lists email, chat, phone, and help-centre support. |
How they place
| Ranking | Rapid Formations | Registered Office |
|---|---|---|
| Company formation services | 6 of 180 | 5 of 180 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Rapid Formations | Registered Office |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Beginners, Small businessCovers more | Small business |
| Legal entity | Rapid Formations Ltd | Registered Office (UK) Ltd |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2014 |
| Support channels | Phone, Chat, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Rapid Formations | Registered Office | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Package price from | £2.99below the median | £49.99highest quarter | £14.99 |
| Turnaround time | 0.13 to 1 daylowest quarter | 1 dayat the median | 1 |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 14 daysbelow the median | 30 days |
Median across 45 listed software products.
Pros and cons
Rapid Formations
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.
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.
Registered Office
Pros
- The package starts at £49.99.
- The stated turnaround is 1 for its United Kingdom jurisdiction.
Cons
- Registered agent included: the service is an add-on rather than part of the package.
Who each suits
Rapid Formations
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.
Registered Office
Who it suits
- Small businesses forming a company in the United Kingdom.
- Businesses that want a stated turnaround and multiple support channels.
Who should look elsewhere
- Businesses that want registered-agent service included in the package; NCH lists a year of agent service.
- Businesses comparing Belize formation; BCIncorp lists a package price from $1,300.
Country by country
| Country | Rapid Formations | Registered Office |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Rapid Formations
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.
Registered Office
What does the package cost?+
The package starts at £49.99. Registered-agent service is an add-on for an extra cost, so account for that separately if you need it. The available details do not specify renewal pricing.
Is a registered agent included?+
Registered-agent service is available as an add-on for an extra cost, rather than being included in the package. The available details do not state the add-on price, so check that cost when comparing options.