Company formation

Set up a UK limited company, handled for you.

We register your limited company with Companies House, set it up with HMRC and prepare its first filings, so you can start trading with the paperwork in order. You can be based anywhere; we explain what to check in your country first.

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What registration involves

A UK limited company is a legal entity separate from its owners. We prepare the application and file it for you.

  • Company name checked and agreed with you
  • Directors, shareholders and registered office set out correctly
  • Incorporation filed with Companies House

After incorporation

Once the company exists, it has to be registered for the right taxes and keep its statutory records.

  • Corporation Tax registration with HMRC
  • VAT and payroll registration where they apply
  • Statutory registers set up, including people with significant control

If you live outside the UK

A UK company is UK tax resident, but where you live can raise questions of its own.

  • A short call first to understand your situation
  • A flag on what to check in your country of residence before you register
  • Identity verification for directors and people with significant control, as Companies House requires

FAQ

What people usually ask us.

What do I need to register a UK limited company?

A valid ID document and proof of address for each director and shareholder, a company name and a description of what the company will do. Companies House also requires identity verification for directors and people with significant control, and we guide you through it.

Can I run a UK limited company if I live abroad?

Yes. A UK company can have directors who live abroad, and many of our clients do. The company is UK tax resident, while your personal tax position depends on where you live, so we start with a short call to flag what to check there.

Do you look after the company after it is registered?

Yes. We keep the books, prepare the accounts and tax returns and file them with HMRC and Companies House, so one team covers the whole life of the company.

Tell us what you do. We will tell you what it takes.

Send a few lines about your business and the country where you live, and we will reply.