Vintage Companies

Don't like the name? Change it! We can provide a Company Name Change service for £19.99+VAT.

What Is A Vintage Company?

A vintage company is a company which has already been registered with Companies House for a certain period of time. These companies are ready for immediate use and have an existing company number. It might not have been previously trading, it might have never been used, but it is legally compliant – with annual returns and company accounts being filed appropriately each year. 

It’s important to get the right name for your company, and choosing from a list of existing names can be difficult to match to your industry. We have a variety of company names that are suitable for a wide range of industries. But, if you don’t like the name we can change it! We have a company name change service that allows you to change the name of your vintage company for just £19.99.

How Does A Vintage Company Differ From A Ready Made Company?

Whilst Ready Made companies are pre-made and already exist, Vintage Companies have existed for a longer time period and give the appearance of a longstanding business that has been established for years. The key benefit of a Vintage Company is that it can help with establishing accounts with suppliers.

What Are The Benefits Of Buying A Vintage Company?

There are plenty of benefits to buying a vintage shelf company, but primarily the original registration date of a vintage shelf company makes it appear older and more reputable than a newly registered business. This gives your business the impression of being established for a longer period of time and this has a number of positive consequences. 

• Trustworthiness – an older company is often seen as being more trustworthy. With age comes experience, and this makes it a more appealing company to want to trade with. 
• Creditworthiness – some businesses only accept bids for contracts from businesses that have been registered for a number of years – opening up opportunities to your business that you may not have had without a vintage shelf company. Financiers are far less likely to want to invest in a brand new limited company, while a vintage company is much more likely to receive investment. 
• Established Security – vintage companies are already registered with Companies House. This means you won’t need to worry about the name being rejected as it has already been on the register for some period of time. 
• Filing History – When purchasing a Vintage company you should check out it's current status/filing requirements at companies house (e.g. dormant accounts/confirmation statement) to make sure it meets your particular needs.

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