UK Company Registration
- Register your Company in the UK in 2-3 days.*
- 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.
Steps to company formation - 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.
Register your company successfully
Once your documents have been processed your company will be successfully registered.
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
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
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
A tax rate of 21% applies for profits below £300k. For profits exceeding £300k a bracket applies (see http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/rates/corp.htm for details).
Standard currency
GBP
Time to form
The UK has a fast and efficient registry. Company formation can be processed electronically within a day.
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 the Company
A certified copy 
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 (or identity card), as well as a proof of domicile dated less than three month.
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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
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Overall Rating
96%
Customer satisfaction rate, testimonials verified by Feefo.com
28-Feb-2014
SFM delivered me a very good and rapid service, they are very reactive and professionals.
SFM delivered me a very good and rapid service, they are very reactive and professionals.
28-Feb-2014
The service is very efficient.
The listening followed by the search for the best solution are the watchwords of this company.
Excellent!
The service is very efficient.
The listening followed by the search for the best solution are the watchwords of this company.
Excellent!
28-Feb-2014
I have used SFM and was happy with service : professionalism and very reactive. The website gave all the information I needed so I was confident in ordering company registration.
Yes, I would absolutely recommend to use SFM services.
I have used SFM and was happy with service : professionalism and very reactive. The website gave all the information I needed so I was confident in ordering company registration.
Yes, I would absolutely recommend to use SFM services.
28-Feb-2014
My experience with SFM is excellent, they are very professional in all areas they offer. If you have any question they always answer quick and in an professional way.
My experience with SFM is excellent, they are very professional in all areas they offer. If you have any question they always answer quick and in an professional way.
23-Feb-2014
Things have been very smooth since my first contact with SFM and they always answered pricisely and quickly to my anwers.
Things have been very smooth since my first contact with SFM and they always answered pricisely and quickly to my anwers.
21-Feb-2014
I am very pleased with the service which SFM has provided me. The process was efficient, straight forward, and quick. I have used various corporate service providers in the past and after using SFM, it has taken the number one spot. Everybody who were involved in setting up the company have been very helpful and accommodating. I will definitely be using SFM for any future business.
I am very pleased with the service which SFM has provided me. The process was efficient, straight forward, and quick. I have used various corporate service providers in the past and after using SFM, it has taken the number one spot. Everybody who were involved in setting up the company have been very helpful and accommodating. I will definitely be using SFM for any future business.
