United Kingdom Company Formation
Trusted worldwide and quick to set up. We register your UK limited company, arrange the registered office and identity checks, open the bank and tax files, and advise on UK visa routes.
United Kingdom at a glance
- Entity: Private limited company (Ltd)
- Minimum capital: £1 (no legal minimum)
- Formation time: Usually 1–2 working days online
- Corporate tax: 25% main rate, 19% on profits up to £50,000
- Remote formation: Yes, fully online with Companies House
United Kingdom Company Formation Facts
Figures on this page are indicative and change often. Government fees, taxes and timelines are confirmed in your written quote after a free consultation. Company formation does not by itself grant residence or citizenship; where a residence route exists we say so and explain its conditions.
A Company Name the World Already Trusts
- Online registration with Companies House, usually within a day or two
- English law and a company address clients, banks and payment platforms recognise worldwide
- No minimum share capital: start with £1
- Easy access to Stripe, PayPal and international payment platforms
- A UK company can later sponsor overseas workers once it holds a Home Office sponsor licence
Who It Suits
Online businesses, agencies and consultants billing UK and international clients, e-commerce sellers, and founders who want a credible English-law company.
Moving to the UK With Your Company
Residence route: visa neededOwning a UK company does not by itself give you the right to live or work in the UK. The main routes for founders are the Innovator Founder visa, the Skilled Worker visa through a company with a sponsor licence, and the Global Talent visa.
| Route | Who it suits | Family can join |
|---|---|---|
| Innovator Founder visa | Founders with an innovative, scalable business endorsed by an approved body | Yes |
| Skilled Worker visa | People employed by a UK company that holds a Home Office sponsor licence | Yes |
| Global Talent visa | Recognised leaders or emerging leaders in their field | Yes |
Visa rules change often. We check your eligibility before you pay any government fee, and quote visa work separately from company formation.
Documents to Prepare
- Passport for every director and shareholder
- Proof of address
- Identity verification with Companies House for each director and person with significant control (we guide you)
- Chosen company name and business activity (SIC code)
- Registered office address in the UK (we provide one)
How We Register Your Company in the UK
- Consultation
We confirm the UK fits your goal and send a written quote.
- Documents
Passport copies, proof of address and powers of attorney.
- Filing
We complete identity checks and file your incorporation with Companies House.
- Tax and Bank
Tax numbers issued and bank or payment account opened.
- Residence
Optional: we check your UK visa options and prepare the application.
United Kingdom Company Formation Questions
Do I need to live in the UK to own a UK company?
No. Non-residents can own and direct a UK limited company. You need a UK registered office address, which we provide, and every director must verify their identity with Companies House.
How much tax does a small UK company pay?
Corporation tax is 19% on profits up to £50,000 and 25% above £250,000, with marginal relief in between. VAT registration is required once taxable turnover passes £90,000 a year.
Can I open a UK business bank account from abroad?
Often yes, through business accounts at digital banks and payment institutions. Traditional high-street banks usually expect a UK connection. We recommend options that fit your profile.
What does Companies House charge to register a company?
The government fee for online incorporation is £100 from 1 February 2026. Our service fee is quoted separately after a free consultation.
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Register Your Company in the UK
Send us your activity and ownership plan and we reply with a written quote, timeline and document list.