Business Banking
⭐ Featured Partner
Tide
Fast UK business current accounts with built-in invoicing and company formation.
Editorial Analysis
The quickest way in the UK to incorporate a new Limited company and get a working business IBAN within 10 minutes.
✓ Core UK Strengths
- Free Company Registration
- Auto-categorisation
- Sub-accounts
- Instant Invoicing
⚠️ Key Limitations
Transaction fees apply (20p/transfer on free tier); customer funds are held in ring-fenced accounts via ClearBank.
💡 Who Should Skip
High-volume transfer businesses that want completely zero-per-transaction fees on entry plans.
Provider Fact Sheet
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| Tide (Viewing) | Free core tier; Paid from £9.99/mo | Sole traders, New startups, Fast account creation | ★ 4.4 | Current Profile |
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