Our Commitment
- Your Company in the UK in 7-10 days.
- The most competitive price, in complete transparency.
- Complete confidentiality.
- A dedicated manager available throughout the year.
- Your company with a bank account, including eBanking and credit card. Opening by correspondence.
UK company is ideal for:
- Businessmen
- Traders
- Commerce over the internet
- Consultants
- Expatriates
- For the custody of real estate
- For inheritance purposes
- Holding intellectual property rights
Good to know
UK companies can be used in tandem with an offshore company to enjoy a tax rate of less than 5%. This type of structure is commonly known as an "Agency Company", where an onshore company acts as nominee or agent for an offshore principal. This set-up offers an onshore “face” with all the offshore benefits. |
Main Features of an UK Company:
Company Type | Private Limited Company. |
Governing Corporate Legislation | UK companies are regulated under the Companies Act 2006. The UK Companies House is the governing authority. |
Public Records | Upon registration of the company, the names of company officers will appear on public record. Nominee officers can be used to avoid the client's name appearing. |
Reporting Requirement | Accounts and tax filing must be submitted by year-end. |
Taxation | A tax rate of 21% applies for profits below £300k. Read more. |
Standard Currency | GBP |
Time Frame | UK has a fast and efficient Registry: it takes only 7-10 days to register a company |
Stability | Very stable jurisdiction with an excellent reputation. |
Time Zone | Convenient time zone (GMT). |
Secretary Required | Yes |
Basis of Legal System | Under Common Law |
Min Directors/Shareholders | Minimum of 1 director/shareholder |
Min Registered Capital | £1,000 |
Bearer shares | Bearer shares are not permitted |
Required Documents:
- A certified copy of your passport;
- Proof of address dated less than three months;
- Bank reference letter;
- A signed business plan;
- CV
Note: The Registrar reserves the right to call for additional documents if necessary.
General Information On UK
Companies set up in the United Kingdom have the advantage of a low tax rate (21%) while still being European and being able to have a VAT number.
UK companies can also be used in tandem with an offshore company to reduce the tax rate to less than 5%. This type of structure is commonly known as an "Agency Company". UK company incorporation can usually be processed in 7-10 days.