CFS International Formations Limited

CFS International Formations Limited: UK and offshore company formation

CFS International Formations Limited is a UK-based company formation agent operating in both the British and international markets. The company presents itself as a Companies House authorised agent and states it has incorporated over 150,000 companies over more than 25 years in business. Its offering combines UK company incorporation with the creation of structures in offshore jurisdictions, along with a range of complementary corporate and banking services.

UK formation services

The firm handles the incorporation of virtually all British company types. The catalogue includes private companies limited by shares (LTD), limited liability partnerships (LLP), companies limited by guarantee, with and without the omission of the word "Limited", community interest companies (CIC), property management companies, public limited companies (PLC), unlimited companies and property companies. It also offers name reservation, registered office and correspondence address services, and the formation of companies with special clauses or sensitive words.

Alongside formation, the company provides corporate maintenance services: filing of accounts and confirmation statements, management of registers and seals, Companies House ID verification, HMRC tax and VAT services, and legalisation and notarisation of documents by apostille. It also arranges the appointment of nominee officers for UK companies, the restoration or dissolution of companies, and company conversions.

Offshore formation and jurisdictions

Internationally, CFS International Formations Limited offers offshore incorporation packages with prices that, according to the website reviewed, start at £445. The company markets ready-made companies in most countries and provides a comparative table of jurisdictions. Among the jurisdictions featured on its website are the British Virgin Islands, Seychelles, Gibraltar and Belize. It also offers offshore annual renewal services and the formation of offshore trusts.

International banking and financial solutions

The company presents itself as a specialist in international banking with over 20 years of experience and offers offshore bank account opening options from £299. For the UK market, it facilitates access to business bank accounts through its banking partners. The website also details yacht registration services.

Ready-made companies

CFS International Formations Limited offers a ready-made company service, both UK and offshore, with prices that, according to the published information, start at £195. These already incorporated companies allow clients to trade without waiting for the timescales of a new incorporation.

Timescales, prices and customer service

The company states that its fastest UK incorporation was completed in 6 minutes and that some offshore companies are incorporated in less than 12 hours. The incorporation process is described in five steps and around 3 or 4 minutes of processing. The prices published at the time of the review indicate UK incorporations from £127.95 and offshore from £445, with no hidden charges according to the company itself. Customer service is provided by telephone, online chat and social media, and the firm has over 900 reviews on Trustpilot.

Business activity and corporate structure

CFS International Formations Limited is registered in the United Kingdom with company number 04340028 and VAT number 111296348. Its opening hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00. The company describes itself as a Companies House authorised agent and targets both entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate a UK company and clients seeking offshore structures with banking and administrative support.

Location and contact

Telephone: 01302 729 041 · Email: cfs@cfsformations.com · Hours: Mo-Fri 09:00-17:00