Business Setup in the UK
Register a UK private limited company — often within 24 hours, fully remotely, with no minimum capital and no residency requirement. We handle incorporation, the registered office, identity verification and banking.
Foreign ownership
100% foreign ownership; no residency requirement
Main entity
Private Limited Company (Ltd)
Typical timeline
~24–48 hours online
Corporate tax
19% (up to £50k) to 25% (above £250k)
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UK is built for foreign founders
A 24-hour incorporation, no minimum capital and a globally trusted 'Ltd' — the cleanest gateway into Europe and global trade.
Incorporate in 24 hours
UK companies are usually formed online within a day, with a £50 government filing fee.
No minimum capital
There is no minimum share capital — companies are routinely formed with as little as £1–£100.
Trusted brand and common law
An English common-law jurisdiction and a globally recognised 'Ltd' that opens doors with banks, partners and clients.
Gateway to Europe and beyond
A base into UK and European markets with a deep banking and fintech ecosystem.
Ways to set up in UK
Private Limited Company (Ltd)
The default structure — limited liability, simple to run, and trusted worldwide.
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
A flexible partnership with limited liability, common for professional-services firms.
Public Limited Company (PLC)
For larger businesses that intend to raise capital from the public.
Branch (UK establishment)
Registers an overseas company's UK presence without forming a separate entity.
UK at a glance
Since November 2025, Companies House requires identity verification for all directors and persons with significant control, including non-residents. We build this into the process.
- Foreign ownership
- 100% foreign ownership; no residency requirement
- Main entity
- Private Limited Company (Ltd)
- Typical timeline
- ~24–48 hours online
- Corporate tax
- 19% (up to £50k) to 25% (above £250k)
- Personal income tax
- Progressive
How we set up your UK company
One team coordinates every step — so you deal with us, not a chain of local agents.
Name and structure
Check name availability, confirm the SIC activity code and the share structure.
Identity verification
Verify the identity of directors and persons with significant control, as required since November 2025.
Incorporate
File with Companies House — incorporation is usually confirmed within 24 hours.
Registered office and banking
Provide a registered UK office / service address and arrange corporate banking.
Everything your UK entity needs to trade
One partner for the whole structure — including alongside your Saudi setup.
- Entity structuring advice — the right vehicle for your activity, tax position and ownership
- Name reservation and incorporation with the local registry
- Registered office / agent and local-address requirements
- Trade or activity licensing and any sector regulator approvals
- Corporate bank account introductions
- Tax, VAT and beneficial-ownership registrations
- Director, shareholder and UBO documentation, attested where required
- Ongoing compliance — renewals, filings and annual returns
Documents you'll typically need
A guide — we confirm the exact checklist for your activity on the first call.
- Passport ID and identity verification for directors and PSCs
- Proof of residential address
- Registered UK office / service address
- Company name and SIC activity code
- Director, shareholder and PSC details
- Memorandum & Articles of Association
UK setup — common questions
- Do I need to live in the UK to register a company?
- No — there is no residency requirement for directors or shareholders. You do need a registered-office / service address, which we provide.
- Is there a minimum share capital?
- No — UK companies are commonly formed with nominal capital such as £1–£100.
- How long does it take?
- Incorporation is usually completed within 24–48 hours online once identity verification is in place.
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