Business Bank accounts guide for UK Limited companies.

A business bank account is an essential part of running a limited company in the UK. Many banks offer business accounts, so it’s important to compare the different options and choose the one that’s right for your company.

Some of the things you should consider when choosing a business bank account are:

The type of account : do you need a current account or do you need a savings account as well?

The minimum deposit required : some banks require a minimum deposit to open an account

The fees – most banks charge fees for things like withdrawing cash and using overdrafts

The interest rates: some banks offer higher interest rates on their business accounts than others

Right after you choose a bank, you’ll need to fill in an application form and provide some documents, such as your company registration certificate and proof of address. Once your account is open, you can start using it to run your business.

– How to Choose the Right Business Bank Account

– How to Fill Out a Business Bank Account Application

– What Documents Do You Need for a Business Bank Account?


1- How to Choose the Right Business Bank Account

Choosing the right business bank account is essential for any company in the UK. There are a number of different banks that offer business accounts, so it’s important to compare the different options and choose the one that’s right for your company.

Some of the things you should consider when choosing a business bank account are

– The type of account – do you need a current account, or do you need a savings account as well?

– The minimum deposit required – some banks require a minimum deposit to open an account

– The fees – most banks charge fees for things like withdrawing cash and using overdrafts

– The interest rates – some banks offer higher interest rates on their business accounts than others

Once you’ve chosen a bank, you’ll need to fill in an application form and provide some documents, such as your company registration certificate and proof of address. Once your account is open, you can start using it to run your business.

2- How to Fill Out a Business Bank Account Application

When filling out a business bank account application, you’ll need to provide some basic information about your company, such as its name, address, and company registration number. You’ll also need to provide your personal details, such as your name, address, and date of birth.

In addition to the application form, you’ll also need to provide some documents to the bank, such as your company registration certificate and proof of address. The bank may also request other documents, depending on your specific circumstances.

Once you’ve filled out the application form and provided the required documents, the bank will review your application and let you know whether your account has been approved. If it has been approved, you can start using your business bank account to run your company.

3- What Documents Do You Need for a Business Bank Account?

In order to open a business bank account, you will need to provide some documents. The documents you need will vary depending on the bank you choose, but typically you will need to provide your company registration certificate and proof of address.

If you are a limited company, you will also need to provide your company directors’ ID card or passport and proof of your company’s address. Some banks may also require a copy of your company’s signed Articles of Association.

If you are self-employed, you will need to provide your ID card or passport and proof of your address.

At the end, It doesn’t matter if you are trading as a limited company or as a sole trader, you are under no legal obligation to open a business account. 

At Launchese, we’ve partnered with a range of UK banks to include a free UK business bank account with all of our company formation packages, including a Wise account, Payoneer, and Tide for our non-UK resident customers who set up a company using our Starter Packages.

We hope that you found this blog post helpful. If you have any questions, please contact us at: [email protected] or leave us a comment and we’ll be more than happy to assist you.