With the gradual recovery of the UK economy, an increasing number of entrepreneurs aspire to make their dreams a reality on this land.

Whether you are a resident or non-resident, registering a company in the UK is a simple and swift process.

Do you wish to learn about the procedures for starting a company in the UK?

Are you curious about the key details to be mindful of?

Rest assured, our professional accounting team is here to answer all your queries.

Confirm Your Choice

When you decide to establish your own company and embark on your business journey, you need to choose the operating structure of the company.

 

  • Private Limited Company: This type of company is quite common in the UK, and you often see company names ending with “Ltd”. Operating such a company has no minimum capital requirements and allows for simplified accounting records.
  • Private Unlimited Company: This type of company usually carries very low bankruptcy risk and is not required to submit annual accounts.
  • Public Limited Company/Listed Company: Often abbreviated as “PLC”, it must have a share capital of £50,000 or more. Usually, it can offer shares or bonds to the public.
  • Private Guarantee Company: It has guarantors and typically lacks share capital and shareholders. It is commonly found in charitable organizations, clubs, etc.
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Required Registration Documents

When you begin the registration process, please have the following documents ready:

  • Company name
  • Company address (any address within the UK)
  • At least one director (not necessarily a UK resident)
  • At least one shareholder (individual or company)

In addition to these, you should also prepare English versions of documents such as “Memorandum of Association” and “Articles of Association,” for which standard template documents are usually available.

What’s Next?

Once you have the above information and documents prepared, you can log in to the Companies House and fill out the online form.

Depending on your specific circumstances, you may encounter different questions that you need to address and sign the final compliance declaration.

If you are unfamiliar with the process of company formation, it can be challenging, and you may seek assistance from an accounting team.

Lastly, pay the £12 online registration fee to the Companies House and open a business account to kick-start your venture.

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