Company Formation Barnstaple
Your limited company, formed and ready from day one.
Setting up a limited company in Barnstaple involves more than filing with Companies House. HMRC registration, the right share structure, and knowing what your obligations are from month one — it all needs sorting at the start, not six months later. Fixed monthly fee, ICAEW chartered, same-day replies.
- Ltd company incorporated and HMRC registered without the back-and-forth
- Share structure, director loans and dividends set up correctly from the start
- Ongoing accounting in place so nothing is left to chance after formation
- A named chartered accountant in Barnstaple who answers questions the day you ask them
No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with a properly formed company, clean books and nothing owed.
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Fixed pricing. Same-day reply.
What our clients say
★★★★★
Built a Company With No Stress
“He was always one click away from every possible question we could throw at him.”
★★★★★
Competitive Rates, Job Done Calmly
“He’s on the ball, quick at responding, patient with me and got the job done stress free, plus his rates are very competitive.”
★★★★★
Switched Accountants, Already Saving Money
“I have found them efficient, friendly and professional, and they’re already saving me money.”
★★★★★
Fast Work, Even on Short Notice
“Great work by Kieran sorting out my business accounts really fast and at short notice on multiple occasions.”
Sound familiar?
Not sure where to start with setting up a company?
Most people forming a limited company in Barnstaple know they need to register somewhere — they are less certain about what comes after. Corporation tax registration, VAT thresholds, payroll for directors, confirmation statements. The formation itself takes minutes; the obligations that follow it last as long as the company does. Getting the structure right at the start saves considerably more work later.
- Uncertainty about sole trader versus limited company and which actually makes sense
- No clarity on what HMRC obligations start from the moment the company is formed
- Formation done, but no accounting in place and deadlines already beginning to accumulate
What sorted looks like
The right structure chosen for your circumstances, not the default one. HMRC registrations handled before the obligations pile up. Ongoing bookkeeping and tax in place from day one so nothing quietly goes overdue.
- Sole trader versus Ltd assessed properly — the right answer for your situation
- Corporation tax, VAT and PAYE registrations handled so nothing is missed at the start
- Accounting in place from formation — no gap between incorporation and compliance
- A fixed monthly fee covering formation and ongoing accounting, agreed before anything starts
What Barnstaple business owners say
We handle company formations and ongoing accounting for small businesses across Barnstaple and North Devon. Here are two clients who started exactly where you are now.
What a guy!! Excellent, fast and reliable. Kieran has been very professional, caring, patient and efficient throughout the entire process of building our company. He was always one click away from every possible question we could throw at him.
Kieran at Swift is super! He helped and bailed me out of the last minute panic of tax and Companies House returns. He’s on the ball, quick at responding, patient with me and got the job done stress free, plus his rates are very competitive.
What your monthly fee covers
Company formation is the start, not the end. Here is what is included from day one, for one fixed monthly cost with no hidden extras.
Company Formation and Registration
Your limited company incorporated at Companies House with the right share structure from the outset. Corporation tax registration with HMRC handled at the same time, so you are not left scrambling after the certificate arrives. Director responsibilities and filing obligations explained clearly before you sign anything.
Sorted at the startOngoing Bookkeeping and Accounts
Monthly bookkeeping on Xero keeps your records current and your tax position visible throughout the year. Annual accounts, the CT600 and the Companies House confirmation statement are all handled as a matter of course. No surprises when the year-end arrives.
Fixed monthly feeVAT, Payroll and Director Tax
VAT registration and quarterly returns handled if your turnover requires it, Making Tax Digital compliant as standard. Payroll for directors and employees including RTI submissions. Self assessment for directors filed accurately and on time so you know what you personally owe well before HMRC asks.
All included, no extrasBusinesses across Barnstaple trust Swift
Sole traders going limited, brand-new startups, and established small companies needing a better accountant. Usually arriving with a question and leaving with considerably less to worry about.
Switched Accountants and Already Saving Money
“Having only recently switched my business to Swift from another accountant, I have found them efficient, friendly and professional, and they’re already saving me money! Would recommend. Nic Paton, Cormorant Media”
Knowledgeable, Efficient and Genuinely Helpful
“Kieran was really helpful and very knowledgeable with my circumstance, he gave me great advice and was very efficient with getting my tax’s submitted, really glad I found Swift and will definitely be using for future accounting.”
Excellent HMRC Support, Everything Clearly Explained
“Swift accounting and bookkeeping services have helped support my educational animal encounter business with excellent financial advice and HMRC support. Kieran was clear with information and explained everything in a way that I could understand.”
Why Barnstaple businesses choose Swift
There is no shortage of accountants. Here is what is different about working with one who is based in Barnstaple, is ICAEW chartered, and already knows how small Ltd companies work.
Formation done properly, not just quickly
Share structure, director arrangements, HMRC registrations — these choices matter more at the start than they seem to. Getting them right in week one avoids restructuring costs later. We ask the questions most formation services skip, because we are going to be your accountant afterwards.
Questions answered the day you ask them
When you are setting up a company, questions come up daily. Whether a cost is deductible, whether you need to register for VAT, whether you should be on the payroll. Questions get answered the day you ask them — not queued, not passed to a junior, not left until the next scheduled call.
Local to Barnstaple, no extra charge
Swift is based in Barnstaple. Kieran Stocker is an ICAEW chartered accountant who knows North Devon businesses and works with them every day. Cloud-based tools mean everything runs efficiently, but you are dealing with someone local who can be reached when it matters.
Up and running in four steps
From your first enquiry to your company formed and your accounting in place — straightforward and handled at our end, not yours.
Send your enquiry
Fill in the form on this page with a brief note about what you need. Kieran reads every enquiry and responds the same day. No automated acknowledgement, no holding queue.
A short discovery call
Around twenty minutes to understand your situation — whether a limited company is genuinely the right move, what your obligations will be, and what everything costs. You will leave the call with a clear answer on structure and a fixed monthly price.
We handle the incorporation
Companies House filing, HMRC registrations and Xero setup are all handled. You confirm you want to proceed and we do the rest. Your certificate of incorporation arrives without you having to navigate government portals.
Ongoing — nothing left to chance
From here, your bookkeeping is current every month, your tax position is visible throughout the year, and every statutory deadline is handled before it becomes a problem. You run the business. The compliance is managed.
“I’ve been using Swift Accounting for two years now after my previous accountant retired and recommended Kieran. Excellent and prompt service, great communications and above all really helpful. Highly recommend.”
Questions people ask before forming a company
Get your company formed and stay compliant.
Fixed monthly fee. Ltd company formed correctly. HMRC obligations handled from day one. Same-day replies. No lock-in.