Reviewers are largely very happy with 1st Formations. They often praise supportive staff, clear online steps, and bundled formation packages. A small number of reviews show only moderate satisfaction or mention costs.
Examples from available reviews (Dec 2021 – Mar 2026).
They respond immediately and reply to queries within an hour.
“They respond immediately.”
Process was easy and streamlined for a non-UK resident.
“Entire process was so easy and streamlined. Had no issues setting up company as non-UK resident”
All Inclusive package provided comprehensive formation and helpful account management.
“I ordered the All Inclusive Package and for the price, you get so much included.”
Company formation completed easily with patient, knowledgeable support and timely delivery.
“Everything went easily”
Several reviews say the formation was completed within hours or a few business days. Customers describe staff as attentive and capable when helping with filings and onboarding. One review gives a lower-than-average satisfaction score compared with most others.
Some customers say the bundled packages cover multiple services and feel like good value. Only a few reviews mention pricing or extra fees. Affordability comes up, but not across most reviews.
Many reviewers describe the online process as clear, streamlined, and easy to follow. Several mention a straightforward setup for non‑UK residents and concise step-by-step instructions. Usability praise appears consistently throughout the reviews.
Reviewers call the filings and documents professional and accurate. Some point to correct submission to Companies House and quick delivery of company documents. Comments about quality are mostly positive.
Many reviews highlight fast replies and proactive updates from account managers. Customers name specific staff and describe support as polite and helpful during onboarding. Communication is one of the most repeated positives.
Reviews are strongly positive overall, with many five-star ratings and short thank-you notes. A minority show moderate satisfaction or raise one-off concerns about fees. The sampled feedback does not show a broad negative pattern.
For each review, the core experience based on original source reviews.
Sources: Trustpilot (40) · Collected.reviews (1) · Quotes shortened · As of: March 2026
The reviewer described the service as responsive.
“Responsive service”
They respond immediately and reply to queries within an hour.
“They respond immediately.”
Registration completed in two business days with smooth updates.
“It has toked me 2 business days to completely being registered and having the company documents.”
Service was described as very good and very fast.
“Very good service and very fast service”
Delivery was prompt and the reviewer liked the communication.
“The delivery time was prompt and I like the communication.”
Company formation process was structured with good customer support.
“A structured process to company formation with good customer support”
Service had quick responses and kept the reviewer updated.
“Quick response time . Kept me updated during the process .”
Company registered within a few hours and service was excellent.
“I registered my company within a few hours, thank you 1st Formations”
Service was exceptional, fast and extremely professional.
“You have been exceptional, fast, quick, and extremely professional.”
Registration was very quick and easy, completed in short time.
“Very quick and easy to register, done within a short time.”
They set up the company very easily.
“We set up the company very easily, thank you.”
Everything was completed as the reviewer needed.
“I got everything done as needed.”
Reviewer described their experience as excellent.
“Excellent!”
Process was easy and streamlined for a non-UK resident.
“Entire process was so easy and streamlined. Had no issues setting up company as non-UK resident”
Staff were supportive and the process was hassle-free and easy.
“Staff are very supportive and it's hassle free and so easy”
Process was streamlined and completed within two to three working days.
“the full formation was completed within just 2–3 working days.”
1st Formations made the company formation quick and straightforward.
“Starting a company can be daunting, but 1st formation made it easy for me personally and it was a quick and straightforward process.”
They were very helpful during the early stages of setting up the business.
“Been very helpful in all the early stages of setting the buisness up”
Service was fast, great and straightforward; reviewer appreciated it.
“fast and great service straight forward service i could ask for more...much appreciated.”
Reviewer praised quick and great services.
“Great 👍 services and quickly 👌”
Reviewer experienced great, quick and affordable service.
“That was great service”
Service was quick, easy and communicated well; second director cost extra.
“It was quick, easy to use and navigating the online application was really straightforward.”
The reviewer found the formation process easy and straightforward.
“i found the whole process exceptionally easy and straightforward.”
Service was speedy, professional and handled efficiently and clearly.
“I was very impressed by the speed and professionalism of the service.”
Account manager provided fast replies and efficient, supportive service.
“Their fast replies and efficient assessments made everything so smooth, and the overall attitude was incredibly positive and supportive.”
Account manager was polite, helpful and very responsive.
“Saba has been our account manager for over a year and she is polite, helpful and very responsive.”
Team provided helpful support and simplified a confusing process.
“The whole experience has so far been amazing from start to end.”
Representative Gordon Andrew was very helpful to the reviewer.
“Gordon Andrew is an excellent representative.”
Reviewer thanked the company for their service.
“Thank you very much”
Communication went smoothly and staff were very considerate.
“The communication process went very smoothly, and the staff were very considerate of the customers.”
All Inclusive package provided comprehensive formation and helpful account management.
“I ordered the All Inclusive Package and for the price, you get so much included.”
Competent, efficient and attentive to every request.
“Competenti, efficienti e attenti ad ogni richiesta”
Reviewer described the team with a single enthusiastic word.
“SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS”
The process provided clear and concise steps.
“Clear and concise steps”
Reviewer praised service and support for making life easier.
“amazing service and support Love how it makes life easier”
Reviewer expressed brief gratitude and satisfaction.
“Excellent, thanks!”
Anthony guided them through formation and ensured correct filing.
“He guided us through the entire business setup process and ensured everything was filed correctly with Companies House.”
Onboarding was very smooth and the team was responsive.
“Very Smooth onboarding and very reactive team”
Reviewer said the service was great.
“great service”
Process was quick and straightforward and team was very helpful.
“The process was quick and straightforward, and the team was very helpful whenever I had questions.”
This page combines submitted experiences with public reviews from platforms such as Google, Trustpilot, etc. Recurring points are summarised without changing the content of reviews.
1st Formations offers UK company incorporation and business registration. It submits incorporation documents to Companies House and provides digital formation packs and official company documents. Typical services include tiered formation packages, registered office addresses, and mail forwarding. Customers complete forms and pay online, and account managers help guide them through onboarding.