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United Kingdom Company Formation

Setting up a private limited company in the UK is a quick and straightforward process. Our team of experienced corporate lawyers and management staff we assist on setting up your UK company in just few hours.

Using a UK Company may have multiple advantages, in addition to its' great reputation. Corporate taxation can be from 20% up to 23%. The most popular entity is the Private Limited Liability Company, though Limited Liability Partnerships are also frequently being used. Company registration can take place within hours, and we take care all statutory registers including printed and digital documentation of all corporate documents, and on-going support including full board meeting documentations. Preparation of Financial Statements and submission of annual returns is required; UK has also introduced the Beneficial Owners' Public Registry.

Incorporation Services

Formation of Limited Liability Company in United Kingdom Company Formation

Package Includes:

  • Name Approval and Incorporation Payment of all Government Registration Expenses
  • Rubber stamp

Package includes the following set of Documents:

  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Appointment of First Directors/Partners Corporate Register

Package Includes:

  • Name Approval and Incorporation Payment of all Government Registration Expenses
  • Rubber stamp

Package includes the following set of Documents:

  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Appointment of First Directors/Partners Corporate Register

Package Includes:

  • Name Approval and Incorporation Payment of all Government Registration Expenses
  • Rubber stamp

Package includes the following set of Documents:

  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Appointment of First Directors/Partners Corporate Register

Nominee Services

Appointment of Nominee Director(s).

The board of directors is consisted of persons who will be managing the company on its' day-to-day business. For a UK LTD which intents to take advantage of the UK corporate tax it is vital that the board of directors meets and take its' management decisions in the UK, so as to ensure that the company remains UK tax resident

Appointment of Nominee Shareholder(s). Nominee (or Trustee) Shareholders will be holding the Company's shares for the benefit, and under the instructions, of the client(s).

Appointment of Statutory Secretary.

Registered Office Address - London, UK.

What is a registered office address? A registered office is a legal requirement for all UK entities.  It is the official address of the Company and can be different to that of your usual trading address. The address will be used by the Companies House, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and other Government bodies to deliver statutory letters and legal notices.

Additional Services

General Power of Attorney issued by the director for the benefit of the client(s), valid for 12 months.

A General Power of Attorney grants the client, or an agent of the client, with broad powers to represent, and act for, the Company before third parties, authorities and institutions.

Special Power of Attorney issued by the director for the benefit of the client(s), valid for 12 months.

A Special Power of Attorney, also known as Limited Power of Attorney, grants the client, or an agent of the client, with particular authority to represent, and act for, the Company for particular, specified, matter (i.e. such as for the opening of bank account in XXX Bank or for the execution of a particular agreement)

For receiving and forwarding correspondence, letters etc.

Certificate issued by the Company secretary verifying the Company’s current status.

A Certificate of Good Standing is a certificate issued by the Companies House that shows that the Company has met its' statutory obligations and that it is duly registered and validly existing.

Please refer to the Bank Account Opening section of this website.

Facts & Info about: United Kingdom Company Formation

  • Minimum Share Capital: One
  • Minimum Number of Shareholders: One
  • Minimum Number of Directors: One
  • Bearer Shares Allowed: No
  • Corporate Directors Permitted: Yes
  • Company Secretary Required: Yes
  • Shelf Companies Available: Yes

  • Minimum Number of Members (Partners): Two; for LPs at least one ‘general partner’ and one ‘limited partner’
  • Directors Required: No
  • Secretary Required: No
  • Registered Office Required: Yes
  • LLP/LP Agreement Required: Yes
  • Registration of LLP with Companies House: Yes

  • Registered Office / Agent: Yes
  • Local Directors: No
  • Local Secretary: No
  • Local Meetings: No
  • Government Register of Directors: Yes
  • Government Register of Shareholders: Yes
  • Government Register of Beneficial Owners: Yes

  • Annual Returns: Yes
  • Submit Audited Accounts: Yes

  • LTD: Net Profits of £300,000 or less: 20% / Net Profits over £300,000 23%
  • LLP/LP: Each member pays tax on their share of the profits. LLP/LPs are tax transparent in the UK; however, in situations where the members are non-UK residents and the LLP/LP does not derive income from the UK, other jurisdictions may not treat the LLP/LP as tax transparent and may challenge them as corporations and tax them accordingly, as at the country of residence of the members.

1-2 days.

Companies Act 2006, as amended.