Forming a limited liability company is the most common choice, and is suitable for almost any business. Having opened a limited liability company in the UK, you have the opportunity to open an account in almost any financial institution in the world, thanks to the transparency of the register and the high reputation of the UK.
However, in the UK it is still possible to set up a partnership, if you are not sure of your choice, please contact us via chat.
Our standard packages will satisfy the choice of most customers:
But by contacting us in the chat, you can choose an LLP or LP company.
Registering a company is a quick process that takes several hours and we will send you the documents to your mailbox.
An exception is the registration of a company for non-residents, sometimes it is required to verify documents, provide a utility or bill.
To register a company, we need the following information:
You will need to provide the following documents:
You will also need to select one or two types of activities in the Standard industrial classification of economic activities (SIC)
It happens that the client did not indicate his personal data correctly, made a mistake in the name or date of birth, in such cases the application for registration of the company can be returned by our employee, or by Companies House.
We will make sure that your name meets all the requirements
Every limited liability company must have a director over 16 years of age. The shareholder of the company appoints the director. The director may also be a non-UK resident.
The director has the following obligations:
Your address will be publicly available unless you purchase the Directors service address. To do this, you need to select a package not lower than Premium.
Also, the director of the company can be a legal entity:
To become a director of a company, you must:
How quickly will I receive my company documents?
Electronic documents will be sent to your e-mail as soon as the Companies House approves your application and a corresponding entry appears in the register with the assignment of the company’s registration number. It usually takes several hours.
You will receive the following package of documents by e-mail:
If I ordered a For Non Resident package, how quickly will I receive my documents?
The package of documents for non-residents includes printed documents, which are certified by a notary – it takes about 3 working days.
Additionally, notarization is legalized with an apostille, this procedure takes about 5 working days.
It is necessary to take into account weekends and holidays, as a rule, on average, your documents will be sent by DHL service two weeks after the company registration.
After the courier picks up your documents from the office, we will send you a tracking number. and depending on the country, documents can be delivered within 1 to 7 days.
How should I use my company name?
After registering a company, you must indicate the name of your company on:
In all company documents – business letters, invoices, contracts and on the website, you must indicate the following data:
Also, after the name of the company, you need to indicate the abbreviation of which company it is – LTD, Limited, LLP, LP
Can I operate under a different trade mark or brand name?
Yes, you can, but always indicate the real name of the company must be displayed as indicated above, and as required by law.
What is it – company registration address?
The company registration address is required to comply with the provisions of the company law which reads as follows – “A company must at all times have a registered office to which all communications and notices may be addressed.”
This is not necessarily the physical office of the company, this is the place where official correspondence from government and other institutions that deal with your company arrives.
Why is it better to use our registration address?
You can use your home postal address to register a new company. But you have the option of keeping your home address private for several reasons:
Is it necessary to open a current account for a limited liability company?
The company is required to make its settlements in a non-cash way, the transactions must correspond to the type of activity of the company, and bank statements must be provided to an accountant for accounting purposes.
Which bank is better to open an account?
We cannot single out any specific bank for you, but when choosing a bank, pay attention to:
How long and what documents are required to open an account?
Depends on which bank you go to. In a classic bank, this can take several weeks. But in payment systems (EMI) using a mobile application, you can get approval for opening an account in 15 minutes. EMI is not usually engaged in lending, there are no deposit programs or documentary operations, unlike classical banks. Pay attention to this when choosing a bank.
Can I open a bank account as a non-resident?
Yes, you can open a current account, but it will not be a classic bank, but a payment system (EMI).
To open an account with a classic bank, you must show proof of your place of residence in the UK, but even this is not a guarantee, after analyzing your business and your resume, the bank may and probably will refuse to open an account.
What can I do to still open a UK account for my company?
Quite quickly and without visiting the UK, an account can be opened in (EMI) such as:
What are the legal requirements for companies registered in the UK?
After registering your company, you are required to perform annual:
It is also necessary to notify about changes in the case of:
What do I need to do if I want to make any changes, dissolve my company or change my company name?
If you are changing the name of your company, a person with significant control, or want to dissolve the company, you must do so properly and notify Companies House.
You can apply one of the methods to change the company name:
1. The director of a limited liability company changes its name without the consent of a shareholder.
2. Change the name with a custom solution where 75% of your company members agree with the change.
We can change the name of the company in any convenient way.
If you want to make changes in the composition of persons with significant control, add, remove or change the percentage of control over the company, you can contact us and we will prepare the necessary forms and submit them to the register.
