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A UK limited company, registered from wherever you are
We prepare and file your private limited company’s registration with Companies House and give you a clear list of what comes next with HMRC.
- £100 Companies House fee online
- One director can be enough
A separate company, owned through shares
A private limited company is a legal entity in its own right. It’s owned by shareholders, run by directors, and its owners’ liability is generally limited to the value of their shares.
It’s registered with Companies House, pays UK Corporation Tax on its profits, and has to file information publicly every year. That makes it quite different from a US LLC.
| UK LTD | US LLC | |
|---|---|---|
| Registered with | Companies House | The Secretary of State of your chosen US state |
| Owners | Shareholders, with directors running the company | Members, managed by members or managers |
| Tax on profits | The company pays UK Corporation Tax | Usually pass-through by default, with special IRS reporting for foreign owners |
| Tax reference | Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) from HMRC | EIN from the IRS |
| Yearly filings | Confirmation statement, annual accounts and Company Tax Return | State annual report where required, plus federal filings |
What Companies House asks for
Every new private limited company must provide the following when it registers.
A company name
It can’t be the same as an existing company’s name, and some words need permission.
A UK registered office address
A physical address in the same UK part where the company is registered. It appears on the public record.
A registered email address
Used by Companies House to contact the company. It isn’t made public.
At least one director
An individual aged 16 or over who has verified their identity with Companies House.
Shareholders and a statement of capital
Who owns the company and the number and value of shares each one holds.
People with significant control
Anyone who holds more than 25% of the shares or voting rights, or otherwise controls the company.
Business activity and lawful purpose
A SIC code for what the company does, and confirmation that it’s being formed for a lawful purpose.
Memorandum and articles
The memorandum, and articles of association that set the company’s rules. Most companies use the standard model articles.
What we’ll ask you to send
We collect this through a secure form. Upload documents securely in your client portal or send them to us on WhatsApp.
How we register your LTD
Check the name
We confirm your company name is available and allowed.
Verify identity
Each director verifies with Companies House and gets a personal code.
Collect details
We gather company, director, shareholder and control details.
File the application
We prepare and submit your incorporation to Companies House.
Certificate issued
Companies House issues your Certificate of Incorporation when it registers the company.
Companies House sets its own registration times and can ask for more information before it registers a company.
Your first UK deadlines
Once your company exists, these dates matter. We give you a checklist with the exact dates for your company.
Register for Corporation Tax
Register with HMRC within 3 months of starting to do business.
Confirmation statement
Confirm your company details with Companies House at least once a year (£50 online).
First annual accounts
Your first accounts are due at Companies House, followed by a Company Tax Return to HMRC.
VAT registration
Register for VAT if taxable turnover goes over the threshold (2026/27 figure).
UK fees and thresholds last checked October 2026.
Founders outside the UK
You want a UK company without moving to the UK.
UK and EU sellers
Selling to UK customers or on UK marketplaces.
Service businesses
Consultants and agencies invoicing UK and European clients.
Skipping identity checks
Directors and people with significant control must verify their identity.
Wrong SIC code
Your nature-of-business code should match what you actually do.
Forgetting yearly filings
Companies House expects a confirmation statement and accounts every year.
UK LTD registration
- UK LTD registration£229 all-in
Includes the £100 Companies House fee.
What you need for UK LTD
Prepare these before you apply. Exact requirements depend on your situation, and we confirm them with you.
Documents
- Identity verification for each director with Companies House (personal code)
- Identity verification for people with significant control
- Passport or photo ID used for verification
Information you’ll provide
- Company name
- UK registered office address
- Registered email address
- Directors’ names, dates of birth, nationality and addresses
- Shareholders and number of shares
- People with significant control
- SIC code describing the business
- The registered office must be in the UK part where the company is registered.
- Directors must be at least 16 years old.
- Upload documents securely in your client portal or send them to us on WhatsApp.
Thinking about a UK company?
Tell us about your plans. We’ll explain what you’ll need and reply by email.