Steps to company formation - UK

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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
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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
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 the Company

UK Company, ideal for:
* 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.
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10-Apr-2014
many time wasted to arrange all the company papers and open bank account. excellent personal care, but slow performace.

many time wasted to arrange all the company papers and open bank account. excellent personal care, but slow performace.

08-Apr-2014
I have established my offshore company International Business Enterprises through SFM in Dubai.
The SFM team in Dubai is very professional and they know the Offshore Business inside out. I was very well briefed on the Offshore Business by the SFM team.
The communication is very good; they always keep you up to date with regards to the registration process.
It is nice to have such a competent team on your side.

I have established my offshore company International Business Enterprises through SFM in Dubai.
The SFM team in Dubai is very professional and they know the Offshore Business inside out. I was very well briefed on the Offshore Business by the SFM team.
The communication is very good; they always keep you up to date with regards to the registration process.
It is nice to have such a competent team on your side.

08-Apr-2014
J’ai commandé une société aux Seychelles et un compte bancaire en Suisse, a travers les services de SFM. Tout s’est bien déroulé et mon interlocuteur m’a relativement bien suivi tout au long du processus.

J’ai commandé une société aux Seychelles et un compte bancaire en Suisse, a travers les services de SFM. Tout s’est bien déroulé et mon interlocuteur m’a relativement bien suivi tout au long du processus.

07-Apr-2014
fast, easy and cheaper than my lawyer...

fast, easy and cheaper than my lawyer...

28-Mar-2014
I'm very pleased with SFM's work and their customer aproach , bravo and thanks SFM team .

I'm very pleased with SFM's work and their customer aproach , bravo and thanks SFM team .

18-Mar-2014
We are pleased with the effective treatment of our request. SFM interlocutors are the listening to clients and available.
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We are pleased with the effective treatment of our request. SFM interlocutors are the listening to clients and available.
We remake the SFM services.
