FAQs

For current and most up-to-date details about the costs, please refer to our pricing page.

Yes, you can. GoSolo is available to founders and entrepreneurs from around the world. 

GoSolo provides the UK company formation for non-residents with a business account. 

We are currently accepting users from 90 countries around the world, including:

• Australia
• Austria
• Belgium
• Bulgaria
• Canada
• Croatia
• Cyprus
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Gibraltar
• Greece
• Guernsey
• Hong Kong  
• Hungary
• Ireland
• Isle of Man
• Italy
• Jersey
• Latvia
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Malta
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Poland
• Portugal
• Romania  
• Singapore
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland  
• Ukraine
• United Kingdom
• United States

GoSolo is not a bank. GoSolo is a technology platform that allows its users access to electronic money business accounts that are supplied by 3rd party providers. 

Electronic Money is not a deposit. The Financial Services Compensation Scheme does not cover electronic money products. No other compensation scheme exists to cover losses from your electronic money account. The funds are held in segregated accounts in accordance with the provisions of the Electronic Money Regulations 2011

Gosolo is the trading name of Gosolo Financial Limited, a company registered in England and Wales (company number 12053066). Our registered office is 128 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 2NX.

For accounts with sort code 04-29-28, opened before 22/04/2024:

GoSolo Financial Limited is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority as an EMD Agent to distribute or redeem electronic money (Register number 902961). GoSolo operates via our partner, PayrNet Limited, which is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (register number 900594) as an Electronic Money Institution. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. The Card is issued by PayrNet Ltd pursuant to license by Mastercard International Inc. PayrNet Ltd is authorised by Financial Conduct Authority to conduct electronic money service activities under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (Ref: 900594). Payrnet Limited is an electronic money institution authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority with register number 900594. The Financial Services Compensation Scheme does not cover electronic money products. No other compensation scheme exists to cover losses from your electronic money account. Your funds will be held in one or more segregated bank accounts with a regulated third-party credit institution in accordance with the provisions of the Electronic Money Regulations 2011.

For accounts with sort code 04-29-57, opened after 22/04/2024:

Business Accounts are offered by Adyen N.V. which is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority (reference number: 779800) as an overseas branch of an EEA-credit institution in the UK and is authorised to issue electronic money. The cards are issued by Adyen N.V. pursuant to license by Mastercard International. Business Accounts include issuance of electronic money. Electronic Money is not a deposit. The Financial Services Compensation Scheme does not cover electronic money products. No other compensation scheme exists to cover losses from your electronic money account. Adyen is however subject to stringent capital and liquidity requirements in order to ensure its financial resilience in periods of economic stress.

GoSolo has its own policy and ultimately makes the final decision, so we cannot guarantee that your application will be successful. If you applied for a paid service and we could not open you an account, we will refund your fees in full, unless the application was fraudulent.

GoSolo offers business accounts only for UK-based and UK-registered companies. We can also register a new company in the UK for you.

In order to open a business account, banks are required to verify identity/ies of director(s) of a company. This is done in order to make sure that you are who you say you are. Similarly, GoSolo requires directors of a company to complete ID verification checks. As we are  100% digital, we ask you to complete ID verification online. We currently only accept passport, driving license and identity card as valid ID documents. If you do not have any of these documents, we suggest applying for a business account in one of the UK high-street banks who can accept other ID documents (such as Barclays, Lloyds Bank, HSBC etc.).

With GoSolo you can open a business account online as well as register an LTD company. Actually, you get everything you need to start your business and even more. We have web, iOS and Android mobile apps to manage your business account.

GoSolo Business Accounts Mobile Apps allow you to manage your account on the go. GoSolo Business Account is available on Web, iOS and Android app.

To open a business account in GoSolo you need 10-15 minutes to pass onboarding and if all is OK you will get a business account the same or the next day.

We want all of our users to have a fantastic experience when using GoSolo, so when we hear that we have not provided a service to that standard, we want to do all that we can to make things right. You have a few options:

1. You can send a support request inside the application by clicking on the Contact us button
   
2. You can send a support request on our website https://gosolo.net/support
3. You share your thoughts and ideas or vote for future functionality on Submit ideas page.
4. You can write an email addressed to we@gosolo.net

After you submit your complaint, you will receive an acknowledgement email from us within 7 business days. A member of our team will review your complaint and will respond within a few days. This initial response may offer a resolution or may begin a dialogue in an attempt to reach the best possible outcome.

If we were unable to resolve your issue or our suggested resolution does not satisfy you, you can refer your complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service. For more details you can visit their website at www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk.

Sign in with the GoSolo Business Account Web app

1. Open GoSolo web app 'Sign in' page on any web browser https://app.gosolo.net
2. Enter your email address and password associated with your GoSolo Business Banking account
3. Once you’ve signed in successfully, you will be redirected to the main dashboard

Sign in with the GoSolo Business Account Mobile apps

1. Download GoSolo Business Account Mobile apps for iOS or Android
2. Enter your email address and password associated with your GoSolo Business Account on the 'Sign in' screen
3. Once you’ve signed in successfully, you will be redirected to the main dashboard

If you do not receive a text message with a one-time code to your phone, please check:

• Have you entered your phone number correctly?
• Is your phone online and able to receive SMS messages?
• Have you tried to re-send a one-time code by clicking “Re-send code” on the App?
• Have you allowed at least 60 seconds to pass?

If you’ve checked all of these already and still cannot receive a one-time code, do not hesitate to contact GoSolo customer support via WhatsApp or email.

You can send your new feature request to we@gosolo.net. We are happy to improve GoSolo together with our clients.

If you have forgotten your password and are unable to sign in, navigate to 'Sign in' page either on your Mobile App or Web App:

• Mobile App: click on “Forgot Password” in the top right corner
• Web App: click on “Forgot Password” link located below “Password” field

To reset your password, enter the email associated with your GoSolo account and follow the instructions given on the screen. Once you are verified as the owner of the account, you will be prompted to reset your password. You will then be asked to sign in to your account using your new password.

If you still have questions, feel free to send us an email.

Registering a UK Limited company is simple with GoSolo. All you need is the following documents:

• A valid government-issued photo-ID document (Passport, Driving License, BRP), and
• Proof of your UK address (council tax, utility bill, bank statement), must be issued in the last three months

Depending on the package of services selected, you might need to pay an extra fee for company formation. Please refer to our Pricing section for the latest details about which services are included in the packages.

We will also automatically open a business account for your new company.

There is detailed information about new Limited company registration in our blog How can I register my company with GoSolo?

If you register a company via GoSolo, the default share structure is 100 shares for the total value of £100.

All shares issued are non-redeemable and rank equally in terms of each of:

1. Rights to take part in all approved dividend distributions
2. Voting rights – each share being entitled to one vote
3. Rights to participate in any distribution of capital on winding up of the company.

You will receive official (model) Articles of Association and Certificate of Incorporation. These documents are approved by Companies House. They are not apostilled.

Opening a business account is simple with GoSolo. All you need is the following documents:

• A valid government-issued photo-ID document (Passport, Driving License, BRP), and
• Proof of your address (council tax, utility bill, bank statement), must be issued in the last three months

We currently issue virtual payment cards only. No need to wait as your card will be immediately available to you once you open your business account with us.

In GoSolo we made the business account opening process as simple as filling a regular form on the web, or even simpler. 

If you live in the United Kingdom you need a valid government-issued photo-ID document (Passport, Driving License, BRP), and proof of your UK address (council tax, utility bill, bank statement).

At this time, you can only have one business account for your business. As part of our future development of the GoSolo app, we are planning to offer multiple business accounts for a single company.

Multi-User GoSolo Account Access can help you to improve your business operations efficiency by allowing you to grant permissions to other users to access your account, for instance, your accountant or employee. Your account is protected because you do not need to share your credentials or other sensitive information.

You can add up to 2 people to view your GoSolo Business Accounts. People with access to your GoSolo accounts will be able to view your transactions, contacts and invoices history as well as download bank account statements. Once added, you can easily revoke access for those people, who no longer need it.

Before you can close your GoSolo business account, please check if there’s any money that you owe GoSolo.

If you owe any money to GoSolo, you would need to repay your financial obligations first. After you’ve repaid any money you owe us, any remaining funds on the account will need to be transferred to an alternative account before we can close your account.

If you don’t have any outstanding financial obligations to GoSolo, and you have a positive balance in your GoSolo account, any remaining funds on the account will need to be transferred to an alternative account before we can close your account.

After you completed all of the actions highlighted above, to close your account, please get in touch with us.

After you have contacted us asking to close your account and you have completed all the required payments, you will have a 30-day grace period, when you will no longer be able to make payments but you will still be able to download your bank account statements and invoices. If you change your mind about closing your account during the 30-day grace period, you must notify the GoSolo support team, and your GoSolo access will be restored. After the 30-day grace period, once we've closed your business account, your card won't work and you won't be able to access your account.

We are working hard to bring you international payments and currency exchange as soon as possible directly from the GoSolo app, but these features are not available yet.

In the meantime, you can use alternative services such as Payoneer or Paysend or Wise to send payments abroad.

Limit on making payments using online banking is £50,000 per transaction. Inbound payments are limited to under £50,000 per transaction.

Card limit is £1000 per transaction, £5000 per day.

GoSolo only opens business accounts, not personal ones. Please bear this in mind, this is not a personal account. 

We recommend that you consult with your accountant on ways how you as an owner or director can get paid from a GoSolo business account. 

What follows may not, under any circumstances, be treated as official advice from us, we do not accept any liabilities.

As a general rule, there are several ways a company can pay its individual owner:

1. Pay a salary.
2. Pay a dividend
3. Lend a loan

Each option requires careful consideration from the tax and legal points of view, especially if the individual is not a UK resident. There is no general rule that can cover all possible scenarios.

You cannot deposit cash into your GoSolo business account. We are constantly making changes to GoSolo and, if cash deposit is an important feature to you, please let us know here.

You can connect your GoSolo account to PayPal and Amazon.

You can connect your account to any service or platform that uses a GBP account & sort code or a debit card.

Direct Debit is not part of the initial GoSolo offering. We are constantly making changes to GoSolo and are going to deliver Direct Debit soon.

Currently, it is not possible to deposit cheques to GoSolo accounts. We are constantly making changes to GoSolo and, if cheque deposits is an important feature to you, please let us know here.

Reference field is limited to 18 characters when making a Faster Payments transfer due to the current rules and regulations set by the Faster Payments scheme. In other words, this is done in order to standardise the way a payment is recorded between different UK banks.

Cash withdrawal limit is £250 per transaction, £1000 per day.

Yes. You don't need to figure out what information to include and how the invoice looks. In GoSolo you can issue and email invoices within a simple, guided 3-step process.

You can configure email reminders and GoSolo will send them automatically. You can adjust the date and frequency of reminders for due and overdue invoices.

We plan to introduce recurring invoices functionality in future versions of the GoSolo application. However, we made sure that raising similar invoices against the same client remained quick and straightforward. You can already duplicate existing invoices in a couple of clicks.

When you receive a payment on your GoSolo account, the system will check its reference and amount. If there is a corresponding unpaid invoice, GoSolo will automatically match it with the payment received.

Yes. Once you receive the payment, you can change the invoice status, marking it as paid in just one click.

GoSolo sends invoices as a webpage where your client can see a preview of the invoice or download the document's PDF. He may also notify you about his acceptance of the payment conditions settled out in the invoice. In GoSolo you can see the exact date and time when your client opens the invoice page, downloads PDF or accepts the invoice.

1. Check if you already have GoSolo business account. If you haven’t got it yet, you’d need to complete application to open one here.
2. Sign in to your GoSolo account via Web App i.e. in any web browser.
3. Navigate to your Profile section (person icon in the top right corner)
4. Under “Manage companies” section, click on “Add company”
5. Complete short form to submit your application
6. Once your application is successful, you will be able to view your new company’s accounts in GoSolo

• In your Mobile App, go to “Other” tab and select a Company you wish to view
• In your Web App, open side-bar menu and click on drop-down of companies to choose another company, or click on drop-down of companies to choose another company

GoSolo Checkout is a handy service that allows you to accept card payments in person and online directly with your business account app. It also has a QR code to pay and pay by link options that create a checkout page for your clients. No app or account is required for customers, making the checkout hassle-free and secure.

Tap-to-Pay is a contactless payment method that lets you pay quickly and securely by holding your phone, watch, or credit card near a payment terminal (GoSolo mobile app). It uses near-field communication (NFC) technology to transmit your payment information wirelessly.

Tap-to-Pay is becoming increasingly popular as it's:

• Fast: No waiting to swipe or insert your card.
• Secure: Uses one-time codes for transactions.
• Convenient: Works with various devices like phones, watches, and some contactless cards.

GoSolo Checkout is available in all GoSolo business account packages.

For current and most up-to-date details about the costs, please refer to our pricing page.

Contact our support team if you have any questions. They'll be happy to help!

"Tap to Pay" is a secure way to make contactless payments. Here's why Tap to Pay is considered safe:

• One-Time Codes: Instead of transmitting your actual card details, Tap to Pay uses near-field communication (NFC) to send a unique, encrypted code for each transaction. Even if someone intercepts this code, it can't be used for future purchases.
• Short Range: NFC has a very limited range (usually a few centimeters). 
• Security Measures: Most mobile wallets and contactless cards require additional security measures like fingerprint or PIN verification before processing payments, adding another layer of protection.

Tap to Pay on iPhone requires iPhone XS or later running iOS 16.4 or later.

No Problem. Our app supports “PIN on Glass” technology, allowing the customer to enter their card PIN on the phone screen, allowing you to accept card payments over £100 in person.

This is not a scam.

We are upgrading our app by adding important features and upgrades to your GoSolo account to help you succeed.

We are changing our account supplier to enable these changes. As a result of this change, your existing PayrNet Limited account (Sort code 04-29-28) with GoSolo will be closed on 20 August 2024. 

We understand this is an extra hassle. We apologise for the trouble and hope the new features are worth it. 

We made it easy for you to apply for and activate the new account within the GoSolo App. Please follow the instructions here or contact us at we@gosolo.net if you need help.

We are bringing a lot of new features and upgrading the security of the GoSolo business accounts and App. You will be able to:

• Accept physical card payments on your phone (with iPhone Tap-to-Pay)
• Accept online card payments with invoices
• Monitor your sales goals and performance
• Get an all-new Virtual Master Card debit card

To enable these changes, we need to switch to a different account supplier. As a result, accounts operated by PayrNet Limited (Sort code 04-29-28) will be closed on 20 August 2024.

Yes. We will be offering you to switch to a new account inside the app. 

We understand this is an extra hassle. We apologise for the trouble and hope the new features are worth it

Here is how to make the switch:

If you are using the web app, you should see an orange banner with the message "Time to take action." By clicking on the banner, you can start the process of opening a new account.

If you are using a mobile app, you should first update it from your Apple/Google Store. After logging in to the updated app, you'll see the orange banner with the message 'Time to take action'. By clicking on the banner, you can start the process of opening a new account.

If you have closed the banner on your web or mobile app, you can always start the new account opening process from the "Other" section of the menu.

More info

Yes. You can apply for a new account and card using the GoSolo app.

You will need to complete the ID check and agree to the new terms of service.

Yes. You can use your account and “White” Master Card Business Debit Card as normal until 20 August 2024. However, we recommend that you withdraw the funds ahead of to avoid any potential inconvenience.

Yes, the electronic money in your business account remains safe. All regular e-money rules and conditions apply.

You will need to apply for a new account and withdraw funds from the old account by 20 August 2024.

You will be able to reclaim the funds directly from the accounts supplier, PayrNet. Instructions will be provided on how to reclaim your remaining funds via a digital transfer only to a bank account held in your business name.

Yes. We will provide you with a closing account statement. You may also continue accessing your app after the account is closed and download the account statement yourself.

Please check your spam filters and folders. 

Please make sure you have the latest version of the app installed.

If you are not sure about the status of your account, please don't hesitate to contact us at we@gosolo.net

In certain circumstances, we might not be able to offer you a new account in the GoSolo app. In this case, you will need to open a new account with a different provider and withdraw the funds before 20 August 2024 to avoid the inconvenience of losing online access to your funds. If you do not withdraw the funds before 20 August 2024, you will be able to reclaim the funds directly from the accounts supplier, PayrNet. Instructions will be provided on how to reclaim your remaining funds via a digital transfer only to a bank account held in your business name.