{"id":8728,"date":"2026-06-18T14:11:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T14:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mintformations.co.uk\/blog\/?p=8728"},"modified":"2026-06-18T14:11:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T14:11:20","slug":"top-uk-company-formation-agents-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mintformations.co.uk\/blog\/top-uk-company-formation-agents-for-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Top UK Company Formation Agents for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"intro-note\"><em>A practical comparison from Mint \u2014 written from the perspective of formation specialists who work with founders every day. We rank ourselves first. We also explain exactly why, and where other providers are a better fit.<\/em><\/div>\n<p>Forming a UK limited company is completed via Companies House, but most founders use an agent to save time and avoid costly mistakes \u2014 especially once you factor in registered office addresses, ID verification, HMRC registrations, and ongoing filings.<\/p>\n<p>One important change for 2026: Companies House increased the digital incorporation fee to \u00a3100 from 1 February 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The market has also shifted significantly. Digital banks \u2014 including Tide and ANNA Money \u2014 now offer company formation as part of opening a business account, often at heavily subsidised prices. Understanding what these services include, and what they structurally cannot offer, is now one of the most important things to know before choosing where to register.<\/p>\n<p><!-- What to look for --><\/p>\n<section id=\"what-to-look-for\">\n<h2>What to Look For When Comparing Formation Agents<\/h2>\n<div class=\"criteria-grid\">\n<div class=\"criteria-card\">\n<h4>Company types supported<\/h4>\n<p>Can they form LLPs, companies limited by guarantee, and charities \u2014 or only standard LTDs?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"criteria-card\">\n<h4>International founders<\/h4>\n<p>Do they support non-UK residents? Tide does not offer formation to overseas founders at all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"criteria-card\">\n<h4>Multiple directors &amp; shareholders<\/h4>\n<p>Can they handle co-founders and complex structures, or only single-director companies?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"criteria-card\">\n<h4>Human review before submission<\/h4>\n<p>Does a qualified person check your application before it reaches Companies House?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"criteria-card\">\n<h4>Ongoing services<\/h4>\n<p>Can they handle director changes, share transfers, and HMRC queries after formation \u2014 or does their service end at the certificate?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"criteria-card\">\n<h4>Reviews \u2014 what are they measuring?<\/h4>\n<p>Some providers have high scores from banking customers, not formation customers. These are different things.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- Rankings --><\/p>\n<section id=\"rankings\">\n<h2>Quick Rankings for 2026<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"rankings-list\">\n<li class=\"top\"><span class=\"rank-num\">1<\/span>\n<div><span class=\"rank-name\">Mint Formations<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"rank-desc\">Best all-round fit for founders who value responsive human support \u2014 especially international founders<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"rank-num\">2<\/span>\n<div><span class=\"rank-name\">1st Formations<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"rank-desc\">Strong all-rounder, deeper compliance extras \u2014 also operates as Rapid Formations (same company)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"rank-num\">3<\/span>\n<div><span class=\"rank-name\">Quality Company Formations<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"rank-desc\">Best for technical filings and complex company changes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"rank-num\">4<\/span>\n<div><span class=\"rank-name\">Your Company Formations<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"rank-desc\">Best for address services and high review volume<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"rank-num\">5<\/span>\n<div><span class=\"rank-name\">Companies Made Simple<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"rank-desc\">Best for freelancers who want a straightforward, recognised brand<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"rank-num\">6<\/span>\n<div><span class=\"rank-name\">Online Filings<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"rank-desc\">Best for confident self-service users<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"warn-item\"><span class=\"rank-num\">7<\/span>\n<div><span class=\"rank-name\">Tide<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"rank-desc\">\u26a0 Single director\/shareholder only, UK residents only \u2014 if you have a co-founder, Tide cannot form your company<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"warn-item\"><span class=\"rank-num\">8<\/span>\n<div><span class=\"rank-name\">ANNA Money<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"rank-desc\">\u26a0 LTD only, UK residents only \u2014 banking platform with formation added<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"rank-num\">9<\/span>\n<div><span class=\"rank-name\">1st Choice Formations<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"rank-desc\">Best for simple, first-time setups<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"rank-num\">10<\/span>\n<div><span class=\"rank-name\">DNS Accountants<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"rank-desc\">Best if you want an accountant-led model<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"rank-num\">11<\/span>\n<div><span class=\"rank-name\">Coddan<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"rank-desc\">Best for niche use cases like ready-made companies<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<hr class=\"agent-divider\" \/>\n<p><!-- MINT --><\/p>\n<div id=\"mint\" class=\"agent-section\">\n<div class=\"agent-header\"><span class=\"agent-rank\">#1<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Mint Formations<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"agent-best\">Best for: international founders &amp; human support<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Mint is built around the reality that incorporation itself is rarely the hard part. The friction usually comes from identity checks, structure decisions, understanding what needs filing and when, and having someone answer questions quickly when something blocks progress.<\/p>\n<p>Over 15 years and 40,000+ companies formed, we have seen every variation of these challenges \u2014 and built a team and process specifically designed to handle them.<\/p>\n<h3>What the reviews actually tell you<\/h3>\n<p>Mint&#8217;s 1,100+ reviews on Reviews.io \u2014 alongside 264+ on Google \u2014 are written specifically by founders describing their formation and ongoing support experience. The feedback most often highlights response times, clarity of communication, and support through complex setup issues, including identity verification and international formation.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike some competitors whose review scores predominantly reflect their banking customers&#8217; app experience, Mint&#8217;s reviews reflect real formation and post-formation support.<\/p>\n<h3>Mint vs Companies House direct<\/h3>\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\n<table style=\"border: none;\" border=\"0\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Feature<\/th>\n<th><center>Companies House (Direct)<\/center><\/th>\n<th><center>Mint Formations<\/center><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Total cost<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">\u00a3100<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">From \u00a3104.99 (\u00a34.99 + \u00a3100 CH fee)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Home address kept private<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><span class=\"cross\">\u2717<\/span><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span> From Privacy package<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Application checked before filing<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><span class=\"cross\">\u2717<\/span><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SIC code &amp; share structure guidance<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><span class=\"cross\">\u2717<\/span><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Support during registration<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><span class=\"cross\">\u2717<\/span><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Support after registration<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><span class=\"cross\">\u2717<\/span><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span> Lifetime<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Non-UK resident support<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><span class=\"cross\">\u2717<\/span><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span> Specialist service<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Real person to call<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><span class=\"cross\">\u2717<\/span><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Banking introductions<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><span class=\"cross\">\u2717<\/span><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span> 9+ bank partners<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Accountancy service<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><span class=\"cross\">\u2717<\/span><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span> From \u00a379\/month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Authorised ACSP agent<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><span class=\"cross\">\u2717<\/span><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"callout callout-mint\"><strong>Why Mint differs from banks entering the formation market<\/strong><br \/>\nTide and ANNA Money offer formation at subsidised prices \u2014 formation is their customer acquisition tool, not their core service. Tide supports single-shareholder companies only and UK residents only. ANNA supports LTD companies only and UK residents only. Neither offers the full range of ongoing Companies House and HMRC services that every growing business needs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"><a style=\"color: var(--mint-dark); font-weight: 600;\" href=\"\/compare\/anna\/\">Full comparison: Mint vs ANNA Money \u2192<\/a> \u00a0|\u00a0<a style=\"color: var(--mint-dark); font-weight: 600;\" href=\"\/compare\/tide\/\">Full comparison: Mint vs Tide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"agent-divider\" \/>\n<p><!-- 1ST FORMATIONS --><\/p>\n<div id=\"first-formations\" class=\"agent-section\">\n<div class=\"agent-header\"><span class=\"agent-rank\">#2<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>1st Formations<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"agent-best\">Best for: well-established agent with compliance extras<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"pricing-badge\">From \u00a3102.99 (includes \u00a3100 CH fee) \u00b7 Rapid from \u00a32.99 + \u00a3100 CH fee<\/span><\/p>\n<p>One of the most established company formation providers in the UK, 1st Formations offers a broad service range and an extensive library of guidance content.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; color: #6b7280; font-style: italic;\">Note: 1st Formations and Rapid Formations operate under the same parent company, sharing the same team and registered address. We list them as a single entry.<\/p>\n<h3>What they do well<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"check-list\">\n<li>Strong compliance add-ons and multiple package options<\/li>\n<li>Prestigious Covent Garden registered office address<\/li>\n<li>Solid company secretary and confirmation statement service<\/li>\n<li>B Corp certified; 750,000+ companies formed across both brands<\/li>\n<li>Good library of self-service guidance content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What to note<\/h3>\n<p>Formation is handled well and the experience is reliable. More package-based than relationship-based. Support is professional but less personal than Mint&#8217;s phone-first, named-agent approach. Tends to appeal to founders who prefer a structured, self-service model with extensive add-on options.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"agent-divider\" \/>\n<p><!-- QCF --><\/p>\n<div id=\"qcf\" class=\"agent-section\">\n<div class=\"agent-header\"><span class=\"agent-rank\">#3<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Quality Company Formations<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"agent-best\">Best for: technical filings and complex company changes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Often used by accountants, legal professionals, and experienced founders with specific structural or technical requirements.<\/p>\n<h3>What they do well<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"check-list\">\n<li>Wide range of company structures including LLPs, charities, and flat management<\/li>\n<li>Manual pre-submission review reduces rejection rates from 10% to ~1%<\/li>\n<li>Strong compliance support and specialist filing capability<\/li>\n<li>Support for non-UK residents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What to note<\/h3>\n<p>Strong on execution and accuracy. Mint, by contrast, is designed around guiding founders through the formation process \u2014 particularly where explanation and human support are valued alongside technical accuracy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"agent-divider\" \/>\n<p><!-- YCF --><\/p>\n<div id=\"ycf\" class=\"agent-section\">\n<div class=\"agent-header\"><span class=\"agent-rank\">#4<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Your Company Formations<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"agent-best\">Best for: high review volume and fast processing<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"pricing-badge\">From \u00a3102.48 (includes \u00a3100 CH fee)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>A long-standing name in the UK formation market with one of the highest Google review volumes of any UK formation agent (5,500+ reviews at time of writing).<\/p>\n<h3>What they do well<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"check-list\">\n<li>Strong social proof \u2014 the highest Google review volume in the sector<\/li>\n<li>Fast processing, typically within 3 working hours<\/li>\n<li>Cashback incentives up to \u00a3155 through banking partners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What to note<\/h3>\n<p>Typically selected by founders who are comfortable managing company administration independently once the company is live. Ongoing support is more limited than Mint&#8217;s lifetime model. Reviews are genuine but reflect the formation moment, not ongoing relationship.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"agent-divider\" \/>\n<p><!-- CMS --><\/p>\n<div id=\"cms\" class=\"agent-section\">\n<div class=\"agent-header\"><span class=\"agent-rank\">#5<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Companies Made Simple<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"agent-best\">Best for: freelancers, 20-year track record, transparent pricing<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"pricing-badge\">From \u00a3109.99 (includes \u00a3100 CH fee)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>With over 1 million companies registered since 2002, Companies Made Simple is one of the market&#8217;s most experienced operators. Their headline prices include the \u00a3100 Companies House fee \u2014 which makes pricing comparison straightforward.<\/p>\n<h3>What they do well<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"check-list\">\n<li>1 million+ companies formed since 2002 \u2014 genuine track record<\/li>\n<li>Transparent all-in pricing including CH fee<\/li>\n<li>Proprietary CoSec compliance platform<\/li>\n<li>London meeting room access for clients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What to note<\/h3>\n<p>A reliable, process-driven option. More of a registration model than a guided one. Mint&#8217;s positioning is more focused on founder support, particularly where founders want guidance beyond basic registration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"agent-divider\" \/>\n<p><!-- ONLINE FILINGS --><\/p>\n<div id=\"online-filings\" class=\"agent-section\">\n<div class=\"agent-header\"><span class=\"agent-rank\">#6<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Online Filings<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"agent-best\">Best for: confident self-service users<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Online Filings positions itself as a digital filing platform rather than a guided formation service. Suited to founders who already understand their statutory obligations and prefer to manage filings through an online dashboard.<\/p>\n<h3>What to note<\/h3>\n<p>Self-serve by design. Mint is more commonly chosen by founders who want context, explanation, and human support alongside the mechanics of incorporation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"agent-divider\" \/>\n<p><!-- TIDE --><\/p>\n<div id=\"tide\" class=\"agent-section\">\n<div class=\"agent-header\"><span class=\"agent-rank bank\">#7 Bank<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Tide<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"agent-best\" style=\"background: var(--warn-light); color: var(--warn);\">Read the limitation before proceeding<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"pricing-badge\">\u00a314.99 all-in (includes \u00a3100 CH fee)<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"warn-badge\">\u26a0 Critical limitation<\/div>\n<div class=\"callout callout-warn\"><strong>Tide only supports companies with a single director and a single shareholder.<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you have a co-founder \u2014 or anyone else who will hold shares \u2014 Tide cannot form your company. This applies regardless of which Tide plan you choose.<\/div>\n<p>Tide is primarily a digital banking platform that added company formation to acquire banking customers. Their \u00a314.99 all-in price is the lowest on the market \u2014 subsidised because the banking relationship is where Tide generates revenue. Mint works with Tide as a banking partner and refers founders to Tide for business accounts when it suits their situation.<\/p>\n<h3>What Tide does well<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"check-list\">\n<li>Lowest formation price on the market<\/li>\n<li>Seamless banking integration \u2014 formation and account open together<\/li>\n<li>Fast \u2014 registration within one working day<\/li>\n<li>Good Making Tax Digital and invoicing tools in-app<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Key limitations<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"cross-list\">\n<li><strong>Single director and shareholder only<\/strong> \u2014 co-founders cannot use Tide<\/li>\n<li><strong>UK residents only<\/strong> \u2014 overseas founders cannot form through Tide<\/li>\n<li>LTD companies only \u2014 no LLPs, charities, or complex structures<\/li>\n<li>No ongoing Companies House services (director changes, share transfers, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>No VAT or PAYE registration support<\/li>\n<li>In-app chat only \u2014 no phone support for formation<\/li>\n<li>No accountancy service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a style=\"color: var(--mint-dark); font-weight: 600;\" href=\"\/compare\/tide\/\">Full comparison: Mint vs Tide \u2192<\/a> \u00a0|\u00a0 <a style=\"color: var(--mint-dark); font-weight: 600;\" href=\"\/blog\/tide-company-formation-review\/\">Tide formation review \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"agent-divider\" \/>\n<p><!-- ANNA --><\/p>\n<div id=\"anna\" class=\"agent-section\">\n<div class=\"agent-header\"><span class=\"agent-rank bank\">#8 Bank<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>ANNA Money<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"agent-best\" style=\"background: var(--warn-light); color: var(--warn);\">Important limitations to note<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"pricing-badge\">From \u00a319 + \u00a3100 CH fee (Just Register plan)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>ANNA Money is primarily a digital banking platform. Company formation is a customer acquisition tool \u2014 it explains why the entry price is set where it is. Mint works with ANNA as a banking partner and refers founders to ANNA for business accounts when it suits their situation.<\/p>\n<h3>What ANNA does well<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"check-list\">\n<li>Competitive entry price (\u00a319 for basic formation)<\/li>\n<li>Banking integration \u2014 formation and account open together<\/li>\n<li>App-based admin tools (invoicing, receipts, expenses)<\/li>\n<li>Same-day incorporation available before 3pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Key limitations<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"cross-list\">\n<li><strong>LTD companies only<\/strong> \u2014 no LLPs, no charities, no companies limited by guarantee<\/li>\n<li><strong>UK residents only<\/strong> \u2014 non-UK residents cannot form through ANNA<\/li>\n<li>Maximum 4 directors\/shareholders<\/li>\n<li>No human pre-submission review of applications<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Total Support&#8221; at \u00a3399\/year is AI software (Auto Accountant) \u2014 not a human accountant<\/li>\n<li>No ongoing Companies House services after formation<\/li>\n<li>Reviews predominantly from banking customers, not formation customers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a style=\"color: var(--mint-dark); font-weight: 600;\" href=\"\/compare\/anna\/\">Full comparison: Mint vs ANNA Money \u2192<\/a> \u00a0|\u00a0 <a style=\"color: var(--mint-dark); font-weight: 600;\" href=\"\/blog\/anna-money-company-formation-review\/\">ANNA formation review \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"agent-divider\" \/>\n<p><!-- 1ST CHOICE --><\/p>\n<div id=\"first-choice\" class=\"agent-section\">\n<div class=\"agent-header\"><span class=\"agent-rank\">#9<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>1st Choice Formations<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"agent-best\">Best for: simple, first-time setups<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Geared toward founders setting up a simple company for the first time who want an accessible, easy-to-navigate route to incorporation. Suits minimal-requirement setups where speed is the main priority.<\/p>\n<p>Mint is typically selected by founders who want more guidance, flexibility, and support as their business develops beyond the initial registration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"agent-divider\" \/>\n<p><!-- DNS --><\/p>\n<div id=\"dns\" class=\"agent-section\">\n<div class=\"agent-header\"><span class=\"agent-rank\">#10<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>DNS Accountants<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"agent-best\">Best for: accountant-led formation model<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>DNS Accountants approaches formation from an accounting perspective, which suits founders who want compliance and tax considerations built into the formation process from the start.<\/p>\n<p>Mint&#8217;s approach combines formation expertise with human accountancy services (from \u00a379\/month) alongside full Companies House and HMRC support \u2014 for those who want both the formation specialist and the accountant in one place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"agent-divider\" \/>\n<p><!-- CODDAN --><\/p>\n<div id=\"coddan\" class=\"agent-section\">\n<div class=\"agent-header\"><span class=\"agent-rank\">#11<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Coddan<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"agent-best\">Best for: niche and specialist requirements<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Coddan handles specialist formations and ready-made company purchases. Suited to founders with specific requirements that standard agents do not cover, such as shelf companies or unusual corporate structures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"agent-divider\" \/>\n<p><!-- Final note --><\/p>\n<section id=\"final-note\">\n<h2>Final Note for 2026 Founders<\/h2>\n<p>The 2026 market has split into two distinct types of provider: formation specialists and banking platforms that have added formation as a feature.<\/p>\n<p>If you are comparing agents, the questions that matter most are not about price \u2014 they are about what you need on the day you register and in the years that follow:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"plain-list\">\n<li>Do you have a co-founder? <strong>Tide cannot form your company.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Are you based outside the UK? <strong>Neither Tide nor ANNA can form your company.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Do you need an LLP, charity, or complex structure? <strong>ANNA cannot help you.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Do you want a real accountant rather than AI software? <strong>Neither Tide nor ANNA offers this.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Do you need ongoing Companies House services? <strong>Neither bank offers the full range.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Company formation is the beginning of ongoing compliance. The best agent is not necessarily the cheapest on day one \u2014 it is the one that is still there, and still useful, in year three.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- CTA --><\/p>\n<div id=\"register\" class=\"cta-block\">\n<h2>Ready to Register with Mint?<\/h2>\n<p>From \u00a34.99 plus the \u00a3100 Companies House fee \u2014 with a real person checking your application, your home address kept private, and lifetime support as standard.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mintformations.co.uk\/company-formation\/packages\/compare-packages\/\">Compare our packages \u2192<\/a><!--<a class=\"btn btn-outline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mintformations.co.uk\/ukcompany-registration-contact\/\">Talk to us first<\/a>\n<span class=\"cta-phone\">020 7112 8684<\/span>--><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Related\n\n\n<div class=\"related\">\n\n\n<h3>Related reading<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"\/compare\/anna\/\">Mint vs ANNA Money: How Does a Formation Specialist Compare to a Bank? \u2192<\/a><a href=\"\/compare\/tide\/\">Mint vs Tide: How Does a Formation Specialist Compare to a Bank? \u2192<\/a><a href=\"\/compare\/companies-house\/\">Mint vs Companies House: What You Don't Get When You Register Direct \u2192<\/a><a href=\"\/blog\/anna-money-company-formation-review\/\">ANNA Money Company Formation Review \u2192<\/a><a href=\"\/blog\/tide-company-formation-review\/\">Tide Company Formation Review \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n--><\/p>\n<p class=\"footnote\">Mint Formations is an authorised Companies House formation agent (ACSP) with 40,000+ companies formed over 15 years. Rankings and competitor information are based on publicly available data at time of writing and reflect our perspective as formation specialists. Last updated 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A practical comparison from Mint \u2014 written from the perspective of formation specialists who work with founders every day. We rank ourselves first. We also explain exactly why, and where other providers are a better fit. 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