Incorporation
Registration at Companies House, articles and share capital.
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London, local time
UK limited company for non-residents
Incorporated in a day, recognised everywhere and with no withholding tax on dividends. The UK limited company is the credible default for selling into the UK.
25%main corporation tax rate
19%small profits rate up to £50,000
0%UK withholding tax on dividends
1 to 3 daysto incorporate
Is UK Ltd right for you?
We would rather tell you now than after you have formed it.
Built for you if
- Your clients are in the UK
- You want a company name that buyers and banks recognise
- You plan to raise from UK investors
- You need UK VAT registration
Probably not, if
- You are looking for low tax
- You want privacy: directors and owners are public
- You will manage it from another country without a plan
What we arrange
Everything you need to start trading, set up in the right order.
Six partsOne team.
One team.
One fixed fee.
Handled by one team, from the first filing to the first invoice.
Start your companyIdentity verification
The mandatory identity checks for directors and persons with significant control.
Registered office
A UK address and service address.
Bank account
A UK business account with a bank or fintech.
Corporation tax and VAT
HMRC registration, returns and VAT once you pass £90,000 or opt in.
Annual filings
Accounts and the confirmation statement at Companies House.
How it holds up at home
A UK company run from abroad can be resident in two countries at once. The tax treaty decides, and it looks at where decisions are really taken. We document board decisions so your company has one tax home, the one you intend.
Timeline
Indicative. Your plan gives the dates for your situation.
- Structure check
- Incorporated at Companies House
- HMRC registrations
- Bank account live
Questions about UK Ltd
Not listed? Ask it on your strategy call.
Can a non-resident own and direct a UK company?
Yes. Directors and shareholders can live anywhere. You need a UK registered office address and identity verification with Companies House.
What corporation tax will I pay?
19% on profits up to £50,000, 25% above £250,000, with marginal relief in between. The thresholds are shared across associated companies.
Is there tax on dividends?
The UK does not withhold tax on dividends. You are taxed on them in your country of residence.
UK Ltd or UK LLP?
A Ltd when you want a company that pays its own tax and can take investors. An LLP when you have two or more partners and want the profit taxed only in your hands.
Often combined with
Most structures use more than one country or company.
Know in one call which structure fits you
You speak directly with an advisor. You get an honest answer, including when that answer is to stay where you are.
- Free, with no obligation
- Pick a time that suits you, straight in the calendar
- A written structure plan with a fixed fee
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Quint van Rijswijck
Manager Client Relations
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