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If you're in the UK, Companies House have a web page that explains the basics of setting up a limited company.

http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/infoAndGuide/companyRegistr...

You can also use their WebCHeck service to find out whether the name you want is taken or not.

http://wck2.companieshouse.gov.uk/

For the UK, also worth noting that it's worth getting the printed certificate of incorporation, since you will need that in order to open a bank account.

Barclays let me open a business account with a PDF of my certificate of incorporation.

Same for me with Cater Allen.

Thanks, that's handy to know. In a bizarre coincidence I was in the middle of setting up a company when I saw your article.

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