UK Company Registration and Business Setup
- Register your Company in the UK in 2-3 days (upon validation of your identification documents).*
- Client confidentiality protection via secured systems.
- Your company and its application for a bank account, including eBanking and credit card. Opening by correspondence.
- A dedicated manager is available throughout the year to administer your company.
5 simple steps are needed to incorporate your company in the UK
Complete our application form - UK
Upload your documents
Your account manager will ask you for official documents which are required for your company formation.
Incorporate your company successfully
Once your documents have been processed your company will be successfully incorporated subject to local authority approval.
Process any additional services
Your account manager will guide you through the steps of completing your request of additional services such as bank accounts.
Manage Your company via our client portal
Our client portal will give you immediate access to all your documents as well as display your company structure.
UK Company Formation
Good to Know
One of the largest benefits of operating a UK company is the ease of doing business. According to World Bank, the UK has one of the highest ease of doing business scores out of all the countries in the world, therefore since the start, the process of registering a Limited company is extremely simple and fast, and there is no need to appoint a local director or partner. Offering one of the most prosperous and stable markets in the world, the UK’s future political situation may be a better position for quick reaction to global events and market shifts
Main Characteristics of a UK Company
Company type
Private Limited Company.
Governing corporate legislation
UK companies are regulated under the Companies Act 2006. The UK Companies House is the governing authority.
Information published relating to company officers
Upon registration of the company, the names of company officers will appear on public record. A register of “people with significant control” has been in force since the 6 April 2016
Accounting requirement
Accounts and tax filing must be submitted by year-end.
Taxation
The current Corporation Tax rate for company profits in the UK is 19%.
(see https://www.gov.uk/corporation-tax-rates and https://www.gov.uk/guidance/corporate-tax).
Standard currency
GBP
Time to form
The UK has a fast and efficient registry. Company formation can be processed electronically within 2-3 days (upon validation of your identification documents).
Stability
Very stable jurisdiction with an excellent reputation.
Communication
Good communication means.
Time zone
Convenient time zone (GMT).
Secretary required
Yes
Paid up capital requirement
Minimum share capital: £1.
Renewal Date
Anniversary date of the company / Each Year
Basis of legal system
Under Common Law.
Minimum directors/shareholders
Minimum of 1 director and 1 shareholder.
Bearer shares
Bearer shares are not permitted.
Documents Required
for the Creation of a UK Company
Certification of a passport can be made by a notary, an attorney-at-law, a bank, a public officer, or in accordance with SFM indications. Kindly consult your dedicated account manager at SFM to obtain precise information.
of your passport, a certified copy of proof of domicile dated less than three months, a curriculum vitae, as well as last 3 months' bank statement. All in original.**
UK Company, ideal for:
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* Subject to the constraints of the due diligence procedure.
** Documents must be provided for every person related to the company.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this webpage shall be construed as a contractual commitment or as a warranty. Services conditions are governed by the applicable terms and conditions.
** Documents must be provided for every person related to the company.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this webpage shall be construed as a contractual commitment or as a warranty. Services conditions are governed by the applicable terms and conditions.
Our Client Reviews
Our Testimonials Are Verified By Feefo, A Third Party Company
Overall Rating
96%
Customer satisfaction rate, testimonials verified by Feefo.com
09-Sep-2014
I am satisfied with the services provided by SFM Offshore. I think however that the services could be improved by better advice on the choice of the country where to locate your company.
I am satisfied with the services provided by SFM Offshore. I think however that the services could be improved by better advice on the choice of the country where to locate your company.
05-Sep-2014
SFM provided an excellent, efficient service that made setting up my company very easy and fast.
SFM provided an excellent, efficient service that made setting up my company very easy and fast.
04-Sep-2014
Great service, fast and hassle free. You can ask your personal assistant who will advise you the best for you. Staff very competent and able to speak multi-languages. I am completely satisfied !!!
Great service, fast and hassle free. You can ask your personal assistant who will advise you the best for you. Staff very competent and able to speak multi-languages. I am completely satisfied !!!
26-Aug-2014
My representative was very helpful and responded promptly regarding all my questions. I would definitely use them again for future company formations.
My representative was very helpful and responded promptly regarding all my questions. I would definitely use them again for future company formations.
25-Aug-2014
The SFM has an excellent service and fast response.
The most surprising was a manager in my local language, portuguese.
Everyone should work with SFM!
Very Gooood!
The SFM has an excellent service and fast response.
The most surprising was a manager in my local language, portuguese.
Everyone should work with SFM!
Very Gooood!
24-Aug-2014
Rita Coelho has been wonderful. All staff that I dealt with have been very kind. It is not an easy thing to open a corporation anymore. If you are going to do so, use sfm. I tried others. And getting bank accounts open is worse than getting a root canal. Let your sfm agent help you. Thanks for making my experience successful. Theodore Baroody
Rita Coelho has been wonderful. All staff that I dealt with have been very kind. It is not an easy thing to open a corporation anymore. If you are going to do so, use sfm. I tried others. And getting bank accounts open is worse than getting a root canal. Let your sfm agent help you. Thanks for making my experience successful. Theodore Baroody
SFM offers an affordable price for registering a company in the UK. We can assist you with the entire registration process in just a few easy steps. Once your documents have been validated, your business can be recognised in just a few days.
The UK provides a stable political and economic environment, with a well-established legal and regulatory framework. The region has a straightforward company registration process, and businesses enjoy access to the EU market.
Registering a company in the UK can significantly improve your company's standing and make it easier to conduct business both within the UK and globally. Additionally, the UK has a highly skilled workforce and a strong culture of innovation, making it an attractive location for businesses across many industries.
