GBCompany formation in the United Kingdom
Open a Ltd in the United Kingdom in 1–2 business days, fully online. Fixed-price packages with the registered address and every document included.
Set up from wherever you live — we file locally on your behalf.
- Entity type
- Ltd
- Timeline
- 1–2 business days
- Minimum capital
- £1
- Corporate tax
- 19–25%
- Packages from
- $99 /year
All-in annual package
+ Government fees separate — paid at cost in your panel, no markup
See the full cost breakdown- Company formation & government filing
- Tax number (EIN / local tax ID)
- Registered agent for the year
- Registered business address
- Founding documents & operating agreement
- Business bank account guidance
Fixed price · Documents delivered digitally · No hidden service fees
Renews automatically each year
People who incorporate here
- Consultants and agencies selling into Europe
- Sellers who need a UK VAT number for marketplaces
- Software businesses that want a recognised English-law entity
- Holding structures over trading companies
Which company type to register in United Kingdom
Ltd
No minimum (£1 typical)The standard private limited company. Almost every consulting, e-commerce and SaaS business uses this.
LLP
No minimumTwo or more partners taxed personally rather than at company level. A partnership, not a company shell.
Opening a company in United Kingdom from abroad
- Citizenship or residency
- Not required. A UK Ltd can be owned and run entirely from abroad.
- Identity verification
- Since 18 November 2025 every director and person with significant control must verify their identity with Companies House — overseas people included. We run this with you.
- Do you have to travel?
- No. Incorporation is fully online and usually completes in 1–2 business days.
- Registered office
- A real UK address is mandatory and appears on the public register — included in every package.
United Kingdom is one of the most popular jurisdictions for international founders. The standard company form is the Ltd, and the whole process runs online with Yorkmark — government filing, registered address and digital document delivery are part of every package.
Minimum share capital is £1, and the headline corporate tax rate is 19–25%. Below you can see how the process works, what you need to provide, and what every package includes.
How incorporation works
Order your package
Choose a package online and tell us about the company: name, founders and activity.
We prepare and file
We draft the formation documents, file them with the local registry and set up your registered address.
Company registered
Registration typically completes in 1–2 business days. All documents are delivered digitally.
Bank, payments, accounting
We introduce you to banking providers, help connect Stripe or PayPal and can take over your bookkeeping.
What you need
- Passport or ID of each founder
- Proposed company name
- Short description of the activity
- Your contact details
Tax and yearly obligations in United Kingdom
- Corporation tax
- 19% on profits up to £50,000, 25% above £250,000, with marginal relief in between.
- VAT
- 20%. Registration is compulsory once taxable turnover passes £90,000 in a rolling 12 months; you may register voluntarily earlier.
- Annual filings
- Accounts to Companies House, a CT600 to HMRC, and a confirmation statement (£50 from Feb 2026).
- Registration fee
- £100 from 1 February 2026 — Companies House doubled it from £50.
Rates and thresholds are as published by the authorities and change from year to year. This is information, not tax advice.
Bank accounts and payments in United Kingdom
Wise Business, Revolut Business and Payoneer accept non-resident-run UK companies and are the realistic first account.
High-street banks (Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds) usually require a UK-resident director; we do not promise them.
Stripe, PayPal and GoCardless all support UK Ltds.
What's included every year
One price. Everything to open and run your company — renewed each year.
- Company formation & government filing
- Tax number (EIN / local tax ID)
- Registered agent for the year
- Registered business address
- Founding documents & operating agreement
- Business bank account guidance
What it really costs, in full
Our service fee is $99/year — flat. The official government fees below are paid at cost in your panel; we never mark them up.
- Yorkmark service
- $99/year
- Official registration
- £100 one-time
- then, to the government
- £50/yr
- Estimated first-year total
- ~$226
How it sizes up
The same numbers for the jurisdictions founders usually weigh against this one.
| Country | Entity | Timeline | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Ltd | 1–2 business days | $99 |
 United States | LLC · C-Corp | 3–5 business days | $99 |
 Estonia | OÜ | 3–5 business days | $99 |
 Netherlands | BV | 7–10 business days | $149 |
Frequently asked questions
Can I open a company in United Kingdom without living there?
Yes — every country we support allows non-resident founders; there is no citizenship or residency requirement to own the company. You provide your identity documents online and we handle the local filing and the registered address. Where a country needs an in-person step or a local director, its own section on this page explains it.
How much does it cost in total to open a company in United Kingdom?
The annual service fee is $99 — that covers our work: company formation, registered agent, a business address and the founding documents. Government registration fees are separate and paid at cost in your panel; we always show the exact amount before you pay.
How long does company registration take in United Kingdom?
1–2 business days, counted from the moment we have your documents. Most of that time is the registry, not us.
Do I have to travel there?
No. Incorporation is fully online and usually completes in 1–2 business days.
How much tax will the company pay in United Kingdom?
19% on profits up to £50,000, 25% above £250,000, with marginal relief in between.
Can I open a bank account from abroad?
Wise Business, Revolut Business and Payoneer accept non-resident-run UK companies and are the realistic first account. High-street banks (Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds) usually require a UK-resident director; we do not promise them.
What has to be filed every year?
Accounts to Companies House, a CT600 to HMRC, and a confirmation statement (£50 from Feb 2026).
Which company type should I choose?
Ltd: The standard private limited company. Almost every consulting, e-commerce and SaaS business uses this. LLP: Two or more partners taxed personally rather than at company level. A partnership, not a company shell.
All-in annual package
$99 /year