Global setup · United Kingdom
Company Registration in the UK
Private Limited Company with Companies House — quick online incorporation, no residency requirement.
Professional fee
Fee on request
- Popular entity
- Private Limited Company (Ltd)
- Registrar
- Companies House
- Typical timeline
- Often within 24 hours online
- Minimum directors
- 1 (natural person)
- Residency requirement
- None — UK registered office needed
- Corporation tax
- 19%–25% depending on profits
Overview
A UK private limited company can be incorporated online with Companies House, usually within a day once identity checks and documents are complete. Directors and shareholders can be non-residents, but the company needs a registered office address in the UK, which we can arrange.
- Fast, fully online incorporation
- Credible jurisdiction for European and global clients
- Extensive treaty network, including with India
- No minimum capital and no residency requirement
Entity options
Private Limited Company (Ltd)
The most common UK vehicle for trading and holding businesses.
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
Suitable for professional partnerships seeking limited liability.
UK Establishment (Branch)
Registration of an overseas company’s UK presence.
The process
- 1
Name & structure
Name availability, share structure and articles finalised.
- 2
Identity verification
Directors and persons with significant control verify their identity.
- 3
Companies House filing
Incorporation filed; certificate of incorporation issued.
- 4
Tax & banking
Corporation tax and VAT registration as needed, plus bank account support.
Documents required
- Passport and address proof of directors and shareholders (PSCs)
- Identity verification with Companies House
- Company name and SIC (activity) code
- UK registered office and service address
After incorporation
- Annual confirmation statement
- Annual accounts filed with Companies House
- Corporation tax return with HMRC
- VAT returns once registered
- India: ODI annual reporting for Indian resident owners
India-side compliance
Investing from India? Stay FEMA-compliant.
Indian residents setting up or funding a foreign company must route the investment through an Authorised Dealer bank under the Overseas Investment framework under FEMA. We handle the ODI filings, valuation and annual reporting alongside the overseas incorporation, so both sides of the structure stay compliant.
- Eligibility review under FEMA overseas investment rules
- ODI filing through your AD bank and UIN allotment
- Valuation and pricing documentation where required
- Annual Performance Report and ongoing reporting
Information on this page is indicative and based on generally applicable rules. Requirements, fees and processing times vary by activity and change from time to time — we confirm the current position before you proceed.
FAQ
UK incorporation questions.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Our team usually replies within one working day.
Yes. There is no residency requirement for directors or shareholders. The company must, however, have a registered office address in the UK.
Online incorporation with Companies House is often completed within 24 hours once identity verification and documents are in order.
Corporation tax is 19% for companies with profits up to £50,000 and 25% for profits above £250,000, with marginal relief in between.
Ready to incorporate in UK? We’ll take it from here.
Tell us what you need. We’ll confirm scope, timeline and a fixed fee — usually the same day.