Company Formation & Trade Mark Registration

Launch Your Business with Confidence and Protect Your Brand Identity

Starting a business involves more than just an idea—it requires legal compliance, financial planning, and brand protection. Our Company Formation & Trade Mark Registration services ensure your business is set up correctly from day one, with full legal protection for your brand name, logo, and intellectual property.

Whether you’re a startup, freelancer, or expanding business, we handle all the paperwork, registrations, and legal requirements so you can focus on growth.

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Our Company Formation Services

We guide you through every step of registering your business in the UK, ensuring compliance with Companies House and HMRC.

1. Business Structure Guidance

Choosing the right legal structure impacts tax, liability, and funding opportunities. We help you decide between:

  • Sole Trader – Simple setup, full personal liability.
  • Limited Company (Ltd) – Separate legal entity, tax-efficient.
  • Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) – Ideal for professional services firms.
  • Public Limited Company (PLC) – For businesses planning to list on the stock exchange.

2. Company Name Registration

  • Name availability check (to avoid conflicts).
  • Companies House submission with required documents (Memorandum & Articles of Association).
  • Same-day electronic registration (for faster processing).

3. Legal & Compliance Requirements

  • Registered office address service (if needed).
  • Director & shareholder details submission.
  • Corporation Tax registration with HMRC.
  • Confirmation Statement (CS01) filing reminders.

4. Business Bank Account Setup

We partner with leading UK banks to help you open a business account quickly, even as a new company.

Our Trade Mark Registration Services

Protecting your brand name, logo, and slogan prevents competitors from copying your identity.

1. Trade Mark Search & Consultation

  • Comprehensive search across UKIPO (UK Intellectual Property Office) and EUIPO (EU).
  • Risk assessment to avoid infringement issues.

2. Trade Mark Application Process

  • Filing under the right classes (e.g., Class 35 for advertising, Class 25 for clothing).
  • UK, EU, or International registration (Madrid Protocol for global protection).
  • Handling objections or oppositions from IPO.

3. Ongoing Trade Mark Protection

  • Renewal reminders (trade marks expire every 10 years).
  • Monitoring for infringements and legal enforcement support.

Contact

  • Manchester, United Kingdom
  • 0161 526 9044
  • info@probooksassociates.co.uk