We help you register a UK company remotely. Our team prepares the documents, arranges a registered office address, and submits the application to Companies House. After incorporation, we assist with obtaining your UTR and applying for a Payoneer business account
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In the UK, businesses can register as an LTD or an LLP. These structures differ in ownership and management.
You can register and manage a UK company without living in the country. Company information is publicly available through Companies House, while an LTD allows shareholders to bring in investors or transfer ownership
You don't need to live in the UK to run a company. You can complete most company updates and filings online. Directors must still comply with Companies House and HMRC requirements, even if they live abroad
Before signing a contract, clients and partners can check your company's registration date, current status, and director details through Companies House
A UK LTD can issue new shares to investors, while existing shareholders can sell their shares. This lets startups bring in additional investors through successive funding rounds
Shareholders can sell all or part of their shares in a UK LTD. The company remains the same legal entity after the sale, although some contracts may require consent to a change of ownership
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A brief overview of the main tax rates and reporting requirements for UK Ltd companies. A detailed breakdown of tax rates and regimes is available in the article “Taxes in the United Kingdom for Business 2025“.
You can register either an LTD or an LLP in the UK. You can set up an LTD with one person, while an LLP requires at least two members. The two structures differ in management, reporting requirements, and taxation.
For a detailed comparison, see our article “LTD vs LLP in the United Kingdom for Non-Residents”.
A UK LTD is similar to an LLC. You only need one shareholder and one director to register it, and the same person can hold both roles. Non-UK residents can also own an LTD.
Key features:
– Share capital: there is no statutory minimum. You can register a company with a single share worth £1.
– Shareholders: one or more individuals or legal entities.
– Ownership: each shareholder's stake in the company is determined by the shares they hold. New shareholders and investors can join the business.
– Taxation: an LTD pays Corporation Tax on its profits. Shareholders can receive dividends.
– Liability: shareholders are generally not personally liable for company debts. Their liability as shareholders is limited to any amount unpaid on their shares.
An LLP is a business structure for two or more partners. Unlike an LTD, it has no shares. The partners agree on how to manage the business, divide responsibilities, and share profits.
Key features:
– Members: at least two, either individuals or legal entities.
– Share capital: there is no statutory minimum. Members decide how much to contribute.
– Management: an LLP agreement can set out responsibilities and profit-sharing arrangements. At least two members must be designated members, responsible for statutory filings and other duties required by Companies House.
– Taxation: profits are generally taxed at the member level, according to their share of the profits, rather than at the LLP level.
– Liability: members are generally not personally liable for the LLP's debts.
We confirm the founders' details, the proposed company name, and the business activities. We also prepare the documents and submit the application to Companies House.
LTD or LLP registration usually takes 1–3 working days after the application is submitted to Companies House. This does not include document preparation or identity checks. Obtaining a UTR and opening a business account take additional time.
We start with a consultation and document preparation, then submit the LTD or LLP registration application to Companies House. After incorporation, we help obtain the UTR tax reference and apply for a business account.
During a 30-minute call, we discuss your business, ownership structure, and planned activities. We explain the differences between LTD and LLP and agree on the services and price
We check the company name, collect the founders' details, and arrange a UK registered office address for one year. For an LTD, we confirm the share allocation; for an LLP, the members. We also guide you through Companies House identity verification and help you obtain the required personal codes
We submit the registration application and pay the filing fee. Once approved, you receive the Certificate of Incorporation and company registration number
We assist with obtaining the UTR from HMRC and explain the tax returns and filing requirements. For an LLP, we also help members with their individual tax registration
We help you apply for a Payoneer business account and prepare the documents needed for verification. Payoneer reviews the application and decides whether to approve it
LTD or LLP registration starts at €1,200. All packages include a UK registered office address for one year, assistance with obtaining a UTR, and help applying for a Payoneer business account. Additional services vary by package.
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Yes. You don't need British citizenship or a UK residence permit to register an LTD or LLP. You need a UK registered office address and must complete the required Companies House identity checks.
Yes. You usually don't need to travel to the UK. We prepare the documents and submit the application online. Identity verification can also be completed remotely through GOV.UK One Login or an authorized corporate service provider, depending on which verification method is available to you.
No. An LTD needs at least one director and one shareholder. The same person can hold both roles, and they don't need to live in the UK. An LLP has members rather than directors and shareholders. At least two members are required.
Yes. Every LTD and LLP needs a registered office address for official correspondence. The address must meet Companies House requirements. All WoBorders packages include a UK registered office address for the first year.
A Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) is a 10-digit tax number HMRC issues. For an LTD, HMRC usually posts the UTR about 15 days after incorporation, though it can take longer.
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