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United Kingdom

UK Private Limited Company

24hr Formation

One of the easiest and most affordable companies in the world to form. A UK Ltd is a globally recognized structure with a 19–25% corporate tax rate and can be registered within 24 hours.

< 24 hours

Formation Time

£12

Formation Fee

19–25%

Corp Tax Rate

1

Min. Directors

Pros & Cons of a UK Ltd

Pros

  • One of the fastest and cheapest companies to form in the world
  • Globally recognized and respected business structure
  • Limited liability for all shareholders
  • Can be fully owned and operated by non-UK residents
  • No minimum share capital requirement
  • Strong investor protection under UK company law
  • Access to UK banking, payment processors, and fintech ecosystem

Cons

  • Must file annual accounts with Companies House (public record)
  • Confirmation statement required every 12 months
  • Corporation tax return required annually
  • VAT registration required once turnover exceeds £90,000
  • Post-Brexit: more complex EU market access than NL BV
  • Director information is publicly visible on Companies House

Step by Step

How to Form a UK Ltd

01

Choose a Company Name

Your company name must be unique and not identical or too similar to an existing registered company. It must end in 'Limited' or 'Ltd'. We check availability with Companies House.

~ 5 minutes

02

Appoint Directors and Shareholders

You need at least one director (who can also be the sole shareholder). There are no nationality or residency requirements for directors or shareholders.

Non-UK residents fully permitted

03

Prepare the Memorandum and Articles

The Memorandum of Association is a statement signed by all initial shareholders agreeing to form the company. We use standard model articles unless you need custom provisions.

Templates included

04

Register with Companies House

We submit your incorporation application online to Companies House. Most applications are approved within 24 hours and you receive a Certificate of Incorporation.

£12 government fee

05

Register for Corporation Tax

You must register your new company for Corporation Tax with HMRC within 3 months of starting business activities. Suits Finance handles this automatically.

Included in all plans

06

Open a UK Business Bank Account

A UK business bank account is essential for receiving payments and managing expenses. We have partnerships with UK neobanks that support remote account opening for non-UK residents.

Partner introductions included

Ready to form your UK Ltd?

Suits Finance handles every step — from filing to compliance.

Pricing

Choose Your UK Ltd Plan

Formation

Fast UK Ltd formation with all Companies House filings handled.

$197one-time + gov. fees
  • Companies House registration
  • HMRC Corporation Tax registration
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Memorandum & Articles of Association
  • Email support
Recommended

Tax & Compliance

Annual accounts, CT return, and full Companies House compliance.

$1,497/yr
  • Everything in Formation
  • Annual accounts preparation
  • Corporation Tax return (CT600)
  • Confirmation statement filing
  • Licensed UK accountant
  • Live call scheduling

Complete

Full bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and analytics for your UK Ltd.

$2,497/yr
  • Everything in Tax & Compliance
  • Monthly bookkeeping
  • VAT returns (quarterly)
  • Payroll processing
  • E-Commerce Analytics
  • Premium Partner Perks

FAQ

Common Questions About UK Ltd