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Company Formation

United Kingdom Company Formation

Form your company in the UK — one of the world's leading business and financial centres. We handle everything from Companies House filing to HMRC registration.

Why incorporate in the UK?

The UK offers a competitive tax environment with corporation tax at 25% for profits over £250,000 and a lower 19% rate for small profits up to £50,000. An extensive treaty network of 130+ agreements minimises double taxation. Companies House provides fully digital incorporation, often completed within 24 hours.

London is one of the world's leading financial centres with access to deep capital markets and professional services. The UK's common-law legal system provides an unmatched framework for contract enforcement and dispute resolution. R&D tax credits, the Patent Box and EIS support innovation-driven businesses.

19–25%

Corporation tax

130+

Tax treaties

24 hrs

Digital incorporation

£1

Min. share capital

Competitive tax environment

The UK corporation tax rate is 25% for profits over £250,000, with a lower 19% rate for small profits up to £50,000. An extensive treaty network of 130+ agreements minimises double taxation.

Global financial centre

London is one of the world's leading financial centres. The UK provides access to deep capital markets, professional services and a time zone bridging Asia and the Americas.

No ownership restrictions

No minimum capital requirement and no restrictions on foreign ownership. A single director and shareholder are sufficient. Companies can be formed in hours.

English common law

The original common-law jurisdiction, the UK provides an unmatched legal framework with certainty, strong contract enforcement and world-class dispute resolution.

Ease of doing business

Consistently ranked among the easiest countries for starting and running a business. Companies House offers fully digital incorporation and filing.

Innovation incentives

R&D tax credits, the Patent Box (10% effective rate on qualifying patent income) and Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) support innovation-driven businesses.

UK company formation

Setup costs depend on your specific requirements. Contact us for a personalised quotation.

United Kingdom Company Formation

UK company formation costs vary based on the entity type, registered-office requirements and any additional services needed. We'll provide a detailed breakdown.

The incorporation process

A clear, guided path from first consultation to a fully registered UK company.

  1. 1

    Initial consultation

    Day 1

    We discuss your objectives and recommend the optimal structure — private limited (Ltd), LLP, branch or other.

  2. 2

    Name check & reservation

    Same day

    We check name availability with Companies House. Name reservation is instant and free.

  3. 3

    Document preparation

    1–2 days

    We prepare the Memorandum of Association, Articles, forms IN01 and all officer/shareholder details.

  4. 4

    Companies House filing

    Same day

    We file electronically with Companies House. Digital incorporations are typically processed within 24 hours.

  5. 5

    HMRC registration

    3–7 days

    We register for Corporation Tax with HMRC, and for VAT and PAYE if needed.

  6. 6

    Bank account opening

    5–14 days

    We introduce you to UK banking partners. Several banks offer remote account-opening for non-resident directors.

What you'll need

Simple documentation — we'll guide you through exactly what to provide.

Individual directors / shareholders

  • Full legal name and date of birth
  • Residential address
  • Nationality and occupation
  • Certified ID (for bank-account opening)

Corporate shareholders

  • Company name, registration number & jurisdiction
  • Registered office address
  • Details of the corporate entity's own directors and shareholders
  • Certificate of Good Standing (if applicable)

Company details

  • Proposed company name
  • SIC code (Standard Industrial Classification) — we can advise
  • Registered office address in the UK
  • Proposed share structure (no minimum capital)

Advantages

  • Incorporation in as little as 24 hours
  • No minimum share capital requirement
  • 130+ double-taxation treaties
  • World-class legal system and dispute resolution
  • Full digital filing with Companies House
  • R&D tax credits and Patent Box regime
  • Access to deep capital markets

Things to consider

  • Corporation tax rate of 25% on profits over £250,000
  • Confirmation Statement and annual accounts must be filed
  • Persons with Significant Control (PSC) register is public
  • Post-Brexit — no automatic EU Single Market access

Frequently asked questions

Can a non-UK resident form a UK company?
Yes. There is no requirement for UK-resident directors or shareholders. However, having a UK-based director can simplify banking and day-to-day management.
How quickly can a UK company be set up?
Digital incorporation with Companies House can be completed within 24 hours. The full process, including tax registrations and bank account, typically takes 2–3 weeks.
Is there a minimum share capital?
No. A UK Ltd company can be formed with as little as one share of £1. There is no minimum paid-up capital requirement.
What are the annual compliance requirements?
Companies must file an annual Confirmation Statement with Companies House, prepare and file annual accounts, file a Corporation Tax return with HMRC and maintain a PSC register.
What is the PSC register?
The Persons with Significant Control register identifies individuals or entities that hold more than 25% of shares or voting rights, or otherwise exercise significant control. This register is publicly available at Companies House.
Is the UK still attractive post-Brexit?
Yes. The UK retains its competitive tax environment, common-law system and global financial-centre status. Trade agreements with 70+ countries have been signed post-Brexit, and the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement provides tariff-free trade in goods.

Register in the UK

Get a tailored quote for your UK company — we'll recommend the best structure for your goals.

+852 5803 1008

Ready to set up in the UK?

Speak with our team for a free consultation. We'll help you choose the right structure and handle the entire process.

+852 5803 1008