Open a Company Account
Invest through your business with confidence.
Open a Company Account and take business investing to the next level.
Important information: As investment values can go down as well as up, you may not get back all of the money you invest. Currency changes affect international investments, and this can decrease their value in sterling. If you’re unsure if an investment account is right for you, please speak to an authorised financial adviser. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and may be subject to change in the future.
What is a Company Account?
A Company Account is a trading or share dealing account that allows you to trade in the name of a UK limited company in a diverse range of investments, including UK shares and international equities, funds, ETFs and investment trusts.
You can authorise up to four nominated individuals to place trades and manage the account on behalf of the company, and trading can be done online or over the phone.
Make the most of cash
Idle cash doesn’t have to stay idle. Investing surplus cash gives your business the opportunity to grow that money over time.
Tax-efficient investing
Some costs, like platform or subscription fees, can be claimed as business expenses. This could help reduce your tax bill.
Build capital for the future
Investing helps you grow reserves that can support expansion, upgrades, or unexpected costs when they come up.
Keep more of what you make
With a low, flat fee from £4.99 a month, the more your investments grow, the more you can save. UK and US trade fees are only £3.99 a trade. And with free regular investing, you could save even more.
Save on FX fees with a multi-currency wallet
Hold up to 9 currencies in your ii Trading Account. Track exchange rates and convert when you want. Buy investments in their original currency without paying separate FX fees on every trade.
Know your money is safe and secure
We’re regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and you’ve added protection with the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). Your money’s security is our priority.
A wide choice of investments for your Company Account
Whether you’re investing here in the UK or exploring our international offering, there’s a range of investment types to choose from...
Shares
With direct access to the UK, US and several other global markets, you’ll have the world of investing at your fingertips. Search our shares and find tips and ideas to help you build your portfolio.
Funds
Passive, active, income and accumulation - the full spectrum of fund types are here for your choosing. Explore the range, see our expert picks and learn more about this type of investment.
ETFs
With over 1,000 Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to explore, you’ll get access to one of the widest range of low-cost ETFs around. Discover more about investing this way and find the ETFs for you.
Investment trusts
Our selection of investment trusts includes many of the most popular and top-traded choices by investors. Get insights from our experts to help you choose the right trusts for your portfolio.
Bonds and gilts
Balance your risk and get regular income, with a wide range of corporate and government bonds from the UK and beyond. Browse our bonds and learn why many choose to include them in their portfolio.
Regulated and protected
Regulated by the FCA
We’re authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 141282)
FSCS cover up to £85,000
interactive investor is protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). Find out more
How to open a Company Account
To open a Company Account for a limited company, you need to complete an application form.
Before you start your application, please make sure you have read and understood our Terms of Service, Rates and Charges, and Privacy Policy.
Please be aware:
- You must complete ALL sections of the application form.
- Each Director or Beneficial Owner must be 18 or over, a UK resident, and own 25% share capital or more in the company and must sign Section 6 of the application.
- Anyone else who will have dealing access to the account must also complete Section 6 and 7.
- The company must be registered in the UK but not the Isle of Man or Jersey.
- We require your country code when providing your telephone number. If you’re a UK resident, please enter “UK” in any box which asks for “country code”.
- All details on the form, including identification documents (e.g. bank statement) should be in English. If they are not in English you must include a verified translation, which must be certified by a regulated individual or entity.
Fill in our Company Account application form: Company Account Application Form (PDF).
You will also need a W8-BEN-E form which allows UK companies to trade US incorporated stock. To help, here’s a guide to completing the W8-BEN-E form.
What are the charges for a Company Account?
At ii, we believe in flat monthly fees that can help you to reach your company’s investment goals sooner. See the table for our price plans.
Other charges, such as trading fees, apply. These are charged separately to your monthly fee. More about our plans and charges.
Company Account charges
| Invest up to | Monthly fee | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| £50,000 | £4.99 | Investor Essentials |
| No limit | £11.99 | Investor |
We make an additional monthly charge of £30 to cover operational costs in maintaining services for Company Accounts.
Company Account FAQs
No, you can only apply for a Company Account at ii by printing and posting the application form to Customer Accounts Team, Interactive Investor, 2nd floor, One Embankment, Neville Street, Leeds, LS1 4DW.
To open a Company Account, you must be a registered UK limited company business owner who owns 25% or more of the company’s capital, or has significant control over the company.
To open a Company Account with ii, you need to send us a completed application form alongside a self-certification form and a bank or building society statement in the company's name.
A Company Account is charged at £4.99 a month for investments under £50,000 or £11.99 a month for investments above £50,000. We make an additional monthly charge of £30 to cover operational costs in maintaining services for Company Accounts.
You can authorise up to four nominated individuals to place trades and manage the account on behalf of the company, and trading can be done online or over the phone.
It can take up to five working days to open an investment account, however this can change if additional verification is needed.
Yes, companies that invest need an LEI code to make investments and trade on the stock exchange. The LEI serves as your unique identifier during transactions.
Yes, limited companies can open a Company Account with ii, it just cannot be registered in the Isle of Man or Jersey.
Yes, a limited company can invest in another company by buying its shares.
