WHY FORM A COMPANY IN THE UK?
The United Kingdom is perhaps the easiest and least expensive jurisdiction in the world in which to establish a limited company. Certainly within Europe, the ease of doing business across international boundaries leads many new businesses to establish a company in the UK, which can then carry out its activities anywhere in the world.
In respect of UK companies, there are no restrictions on where the place of business is established nor where directors or shareholders are resident. UK companies can be managed from anywhere in the world, and conduct their business anywhere in the world.
The high cost and the extreme length of time taken in incorporating in some countries leads many people to feel that the simplicity of incorporating in the UK is the best option. Whereas some countries require high levels of capitalisation in incorporated companies, UK companies need only a minimum £1 paid up capital, and incorporation is complete within just a few hours.
Dependent upon local tax legislation, where UK companies do not carry out any trading activities in the UK, it is commonplace for UK companies to be treated as non-resident for corporation tax in the UK, and to register with the tax authorities in the country where they are managed so you will not have to deal with the UK authorities except in your obligations to register certain returns at Companies House. We can complete all necessary company secretarial duties on your behalf and ensure that your company remains fully compliant with UK law.
We register thousands of companies for overseas customers every year. If you think this may be an option for you, speak to your professional advisers for further information or contact us directly.
As well as Company Formations we also offer a range of additional company services, many of which are of particularly interest to overseas customers. Please click here for more information about these services. We also have a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page specifically for overseas customers.
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