Opening a UK Business Bank Account: Best Options 2026
Guide to opening a UK business bank account, comparing major banks, required documents, fees, and non-resident banking options.
The exact change
Barclays Business accounts open in 2 to 6 weeks for UK residents... Companies House charges £50 online with same-day to 24-hour incorporation.
Barclays Business accounts open in 2 to 6 weeks for UK residents... Companies House charges £100 online (as of the 1 February 2026 fee increase) with same-day to 24-hour incorporation.
Suggested change
Removed two fabricated "our analysts" authority-voice instances and corrected a Barclays-related longtail reference to the UK Companies House registration fee, updating it from GBP 50 to the current GBP 100.
Why this is better
The Companies House online incorporation fee had risen to £100 as of the 1 February 2026 increase, making the previously stated £50 figure out of date.
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