Formation from abroad, the registered office, the director identity check, the bank account and VAT, in the order a non-resident meets them: UK limited company for non-residents.
UK Company Incorporation via Companies House
We incorporate a UK Ltd, LLP or PLC via Companies House online in 1–3 days. Non-UK directors, no restrictions. Director identity verification is mandatory from Nov 2025. Articles, account and HMRC follow.
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Service composition
What Company Formation includes in the UK
Private limited company (Ltd)
Registered at Companies House, usually within 24 hours online; one individual can be the only director and shareholder
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Holding company
UK holding company; the substantial shareholding exemption applies to qualifying share disposals
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IP company
IP holding in a jurisdiction with a favourable tax regime
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SPV / special-purpose vehicle
For a single asset, fund or financing arrangement
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Results
What you receive
01Recommendation: Ltd or LLP, and the ownership structure
02Name check and incorporation filing at Companies House
03Appointment of directors and shareholders, PSC register entries, identity verification of directors
04Registered office address in the United Kingdom
05Initial corporate document pack: share certificates and statutory registers
06Memorandum and articles of association, certificate of incorporation
Process
How it works
01Scoping
1 day
Activity, ownership structure, tax residency and banking needs
02Structure design
2–3 days
Choice of jurisdiction and entity type for the specific objectives
03Filing and registration
1 day
Online filing at Companies House; gov.uk says a company is usually registered within 24 hours. Certificate of incorporation issued
04Post-incorporation
1–21 days
HMRC usually sets the company up for Corporation Tax at incorporation and posts an activation code within 10 days (21 days if you live abroad); an active company tells HMRC within 3 months of starting its accounting period; VAT where turnover requires it; bookkeeping set-up
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Questions & answers
Company Formation in the UK — frequently asked questions
Yes. UK company law does not require directors to be UK residents or nationals. A sole non-resident director is fully permitted. The only universal requirement is that every director must be a natural person aged 16 or over. Since 18 November 2025, all directors must complete identity verification with Companies House under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
Companies House says an online company is usually registered within 24 hours. Same-day incorporation costs £156 in total instead of £100 and is available through filing software for applications submitted before 3pm. Your company number, certificate of incorporation, and Memorandum & Articles of Association are issued digitally. A registered office address in England, Wales, or Scotland is required at the point of filing — we have one ready.
Yes. All UK companies are recorded on the Companies House public register, which discloses the company's name, registered number, registered address, list of directors, and Persons with Significant Control (PSCs — beneficial owners of 25%+ shares or voting rights). Annual accounts and confirmation statements are also publicly available. This transparency is a feature, not a drawback, for banks and institutional counterparties.
Under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, since 18 November 2025 all new and existing directors, secretaries, and PSCs must verify their identity directly with Companies House or via an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP). Verification requires a government-issued photo ID. Failure to verify will result in civil penalties and may restrict the company's ability to file documents.
A UK Ltd must file an annual Confirmation Statement (form CS01, £50 fee) confirming or updating company details, and annual statutory accounts with Companies House — 9 months after the accounting reference date for private companies. The CT600 Corporation Tax return goes to HMRC within 12 months of the year-end. Failure to file on time triggers automatic penalties starting at £150.
Pricing
From US$ 1,800 · depends on jurisdiction
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