Least painful signup process?

[Beagle]

Hi,

A quick one - I’m about to re-enter the world of contracting after a ~5 year hiatus. Contract is secured and I can justify ltd company route, just need to sort out who I’m going to go with for accountancy services etc. Who has the slickest / min. hassle sign-up process out of companies like SJD / Brookson etc? Where should I go for the least pain getting a business bank account setup (stressful iirc)?


thx

[SueEllen]

1. Use the search facility
2. There are a list of accountants recommended that are more expansive then the ones you have listed and are cheaper depending on what you need. To find them use the search facility
3. Phone up HSBC and ask them what stuff need to take with you to open a bank account. Then go to your local branch with the documents and you should get an appointment the same day. It maybe in an hour or in 3 hours so take reading material with you if there are no shops around. Oh and you can use google to find the info about HSBC.

[Turion]

Hi,

A quick one - I’m about to re-enter the world of contracting after a ~5 year hiatus. Contract is secured and I can justify ltd company route, just need to sort out who I’m going to go with for accountancy services etc. Who has the slickest / min. hassle sign-up process out of companies like SJD / Brookson etc? Where should I go for the least pain getting a business bank account setup (stressful iirc)?


thx

Nice timing Take it you haven't just quit a nice secure permie gig.

[Old Greg]

I had 30 minutes spare to get this sorted when I started last year, and was sat in my work car park with my mobile in one hand. SJD did the lot for me. I'm pretty sure I could ha ve got it done cheaper, but it couldn't have been any slicker. They came out to visit me a week or so later to take me through what needed doing and to advise on tax matters.

[DiscoStu]

I used Nixon Williams and it was completely painless. Can't recommend them enough.

[Beagle]

Nice timing Take it you haven't just quit a nice secure permie gig.

not by choice... :-S

[pleomax]

Can you not just walk into your local branch of high street bank and open a business account?

[Alan @ BroomeAffinity]

Its not difficult. Appoint an accountant and they can take care of it.

We can set up a company inside 2 hours and apply for the bank account same day and provided we can get the necessary anti-money-laundering ID normally have a bank account for you within the week. I am sure other accountants will be able to do the same but our start-up process is really slick.

If you'd prefer to open your own bank a/c generally all you'll need to take to the bank is your Cert of Incorp; your passport or driving licence and a utility bill.

[d000hg]

I went with Quay and they have been fine so far.
My business account is with Abbey because they do most things I need for free and have decent online services. I just had to fill in one form, easy.

[London75]

I used Nixon Williams and it was completely painless. Can't recommend them enough.

Me too