A ready-made company (shelf company) is a fully registered British Limited company that exists on the Companies House register but has never traded. You buy an established, clean company with a history – and start doing business immediately, without waiting for a new registration.

Why a ready-made company?

Companies currently available

Below is an overview of ready-made companies available for transfer. The data is updated regularly. Every company has been vetted and is ready for immediate transfer. Click a company number to view the current record in the British Companies House register.

Note: The entries below are samples. Please verify current availability and prices with us – the list changes regularly. Contact us for the current offer.

Company name	Company number	Incorporation date	Age	Price	Status
Tay Commerce Ltd	SC763104	15 Sep 2022	approx. 2 years	£1,500	✅ Available
Monarch Trade Ltd	SC781002	3 Apr 2023	approx. 2 years	£1,500	✅ Available
Caledonian Ventures Ltd	SC712445	8 Mar 2021	approx. 4 years	£2,000	✅ Available
Thistle Consulting Ltd	SC729867	12 Dec 2020	approx. 5 years	£2,500	✅ Available
Highland Capital Ltd	SC741203	22 Jan 2020	approx. 5 years	£2,800	✅ Available
North Star Holdings Ltd	SC755891	5 Jun 2019	approx. 6 years	£3,500	✅ Available
Forth Bridge Investments Ltd	SC698712	18 Nov 2018	approx. 7 years	£4,500	✅ Available
Auld Capital Ltd	SC672831	14 Feb 2017	approx. 9 years	£6,000	✅ Available
Ben Nevis Business Ltd	SC688940	20 Jul 2016	approx. 9 years	£7,500	✅ Available
Sterling Advisory Ltd	SC645112	2 Oct 2015	approx. 10 years	£10,000	✅ Available

What is included in the price

• Transfer of 100% of the shares to you
• Appointment of you as the new director and resignation of the existing one
• Change of registered office to an address provided by us (or your own)
• Optional: change of company name (£8 Companies House fee + our work)
• New Memorandum & Articles of Association tailored to your needs
• Director identity verification through our ACSP registration
• Complete transfer documentation

How the transfer works

1. Contact us – we select a suitable company based on your requirements (industry, age, price)
2. Identity verification – as an ACSP we carry out the statutory verification of your identity (KYC/AML)
3. Signing the transfer agreement – stock transfer form and accompanying documentation
4. Filing the changes with Companies House – new director, PSC and, where applicable, a new registered office
5. Handover of documents – you receive the complete company file
6. Follow-up services – we set up accounting, HMRC registrations and everything needed for immediate operation

Frequently asked questions

Why are older companies more expensive?

The age of a company on the register is seen as an indicator of stability and credibility. Banks, payment gateways and business partners prefer companies with a longer history. An older ready-made company therefore makes opening bank accounts and concluding commercial contracts considerably easier.

Is a ready-made company legal?

Yes, entirely. A change of ownership structure is a standard legal act anchored in the UK Companies Act 2006. The key point is that the company must have no previous trading history – which we always verify before offering it to a client.

Can I change the name of a ready-made company?

Yes. The name change is filed directly with Companies House and usually takes 24–48 hours. The age of the company (the original incorporation date) does not change – the register keeps the original date of incorporation, which is the basis of its value.

What guarantee of a clean history do I get?

Before offering any company we run checks at Companies House (no charges, penalties or litigation), with HMRC (no tax liabilities) and with credit agencies. You receive the results of these checks together with the documentation.