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Business setup · United KingdomUK company formation for overseas owners: a limited company in as little as 24 hours
Register a UK private limited company from anywhere in the world. We prepare the Companies House filing, provide a UK registered office, and guide you through identity verification, VAT and banking.
- Ltd private limited company
- Any nationality can own it
- £100 Companies House fee
- UK registered office included
Everything to register and run a UK Ltd
Company registration
Name check, SIC codes, Articles of Association and the Companies House application, filed online.
Registered office and director address
A UK registered office is required. We provide one, plus a service address so your home address stays off the public register.
Identity verification
Directors and people with significant control must verify their identity with Companies House. We explain the current steps and help you complete them.
VAT, EORI and tax set-up
UK VAT registration, EORI for imports and exports, and Corporation Tax registration with HMRC.
Bank account guidance
Document preparation and introductions to business accounts that work for overseas owners. Approval is the provider's decision.
Accounts and annual filings
Confirmation statement, annual accounts and Corporation Tax return through a UK accountant we coordinate with.
A UK Ltd suits selling to the UK and Europe, or building a trusted brand
The UK is one of the easiest places in the world to set up a company, and anyone can own one.
UK is a good fit if you…
- sell on Amazon UK, Shopify or other UK channels
- want a respected, quickly formed company with low formation cost
- need a UK presence for trademarks, contracts or suppliers
- are an overseas founder who wants a clear, well-regulated structure
Consider something else if you…
- expect it to provide a UK visa or right to live in the UK: it does not
- only sell in the Gulf (see Global to Gulf: no local company is needed)
- have no UK customers, suppliers or reason for a UK entity
Key facts (checked October 2026)
From name to a live UK company
Online filing is usually quick, often within 24 hours. Identity verification and banking take most of the time.
Your UK company in five steps
You complete everything online.
- 01
Free consultation
We confirm a UK company is the right route and plan VAT early.
- 02
Details
Passport, proof of address, name options and shareholding.
- 03
Filing
We prepare and submit the application to Companies House.
- 04
Certificate and records
Certificate of Incorporation, registers and company pack.
- 05
Tax, bank and compliance
HMRC registrations, banking guidance and a filing calendar.
Ready to register a UK company?
Tell us what you plan to sell and where you live. We reply with the steps, timeline and a clear quote.
UK company formation questions
Can a non-UK resident own and direct a UK company?
Yes. Directors and shareholders can live anywhere and be of any nationality. The company needs a UK registered office address.
How long does registration take?
Online applications are usually processed within about 24 hours. Setting up VAT, banking and identity checks adds more time.
What is identity verification?
Companies House now requires directors and people with significant control to verify their identity. We explain the current process and help you through it.
Do I need to register for VAT?
A UK-established company must register once taxable turnover passes £90,000 and may register earlier. Overseas sellers holding stock in the UK are treated differently, so we check your situation.
Can I open a UK bank account without visiting?
Often with online business account providers, but approval is up to the provider and depends on your business and country.
What are the yearly obligations?
A £50 confirmation statement, annual accounts, Corporation Tax return, and VAT returns if registered.
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Important: Kashif eVentures coordinates company formation with registered agents, accountants and local licensed providers. We are not a law firm or an accountancy firm, and this page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Fees, deadlines and rules change; we confirm the current position for your case before you pay for anything. Facts on this page were checked in October 2026.