JurisdictionsEurope
United Kingdom
Online formation available2 entity typesFormation within days, no residency required
Region
Europe
Formation
Fully online, typically within 24–48 hours
Entity types
Private Limited · LLP
Minimum capital
From £1
Banking
Online multi-currency account introduction
Company Structures
Two Routes to Incorporation.
LTDPrivate Limited CompanyThe standard limited-liability company registered at Companies House. Management can be located outside the UK.Typical useOnline shops, consulting, holding companies, EU branch structures
LLPLimited Liability PartnershipPartnership structure with limited liability for members and tax transparency.Typical useProfessional partnerships, joint ventures
Considerations
Why founders choose United Kingdom
01No residency requirement for directors or shareholders
02Registration usually completed within one to two working days
03Registered office in England included in every package
04Well suited as a parent for branches in Germany, Austria or Switzerland
Notes
What to plan for
—Annual confirmation statement and accounts are filed with Companies House
—Corporation tax return is due every year, even for dormant companies
—A UK registered office address must be maintained at all times
—Bank acceptance for non-resident directors varies by institution
General orientation only. Requirements depend on the chosen authority and activity and are confirmed by your specialist.
Documents
What You Will Need.
Typical requirements for individual shareholders. Corporate shareholders require additional constitutional documents.
Passport copyValid identity documentEach director & shareholder
Proof of residential addressUnder three months oldEach director & shareholder
Proposed company namesTwo to three optionsCompany
Description of activityUsed to select the SIC codeCompany
Packages
Formation Packages.
Prices exclude government fees
Package 01Essential€ 1,900+ government fees—Company registration—Constitutional documents—Registered agent, first year—Digital document deliveryConfigure Essential
Package 02Professional€ 3,400+ government fees—Everything in Essential—Registered office address, first year—Banking application support—Tax registration assistance—Dedicated specialistConfigure Professional
Package 03Premier€ 5,800+ government fees—Everything in Professional—Corporate administration, first year—Accounting & bookkeeping, first year—Compliance calendar & filings—Priority processingConfigure Premier
Services in United Kingdom
01Company Formation
02Corporate Administration
03Registered Office Services
04Accounting & Bookkeeping
05Tax Registration Assistance
06Banking Application Support
07Visa & Residency Assistance
08Ongoing Compliance
Delivered locally
UK, Irish, Hong Kong and US formations are delivered by our partner easyservices4you Ltd, with German- and English-speaking administration.
Questions
United Kingdom Formation, Explained.
Most applications are approved by Companies House within 24 hours of filing; we aim to start the process within 48 hours of receiving your documents.
Begin in the United Kingdom.
Configure your company online or speak with a specialist first.