"But before you can do that, you need to figure out which package you want. The crucial factor is that in order to open a bank account, you will need a printed Certificate of Incorporation."
This is not true. I have registered a few companies and not once did they care about the printed certificate. They will call Companies House or email them and confirm you are a director and the company exists.
Ah, your experience differs from mine, then. Every time I opened a bank account (HSBC and Lloyds too) they asked for a copy of the printed certificate of incorporation. Maybe it depends on your branch?
This is not true. I have registered a few companies and not once did they care about the printed certificate. They will call Companies House or email them and confirm you are a director and the company exists.
Note: My bank is Lloyds TSB.