United Kingdom Limited liability company (Ltd)

Being one of the world’s largest economies, the UK is very attractive for investors. Start-ups there also benefit from a fast and easy company incorporation process, with no capital requirements or restrictions upon the residency of the directors. Limited Company (Ltd) is the most popular legal form in the UK.

ADVANTAGES

  • Onshore status

  • Easy and fast set-up process

  • Corporate tax standard rate is 19%

  • Flexibility in their control and ownership and changes can be made quickly and easily

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  • Company name of your wish (ending >Ltd)

  • Passport copy of all directors and shareholders

  • Proof of residence (phone bill, electricity bill) not older then 3 months

  • Nature of business and business plan

  • CV of shareholder(s)

PRICE BOX

GBP 1’480 Incorporation  

GBP  1'000 (yearly) Domiciliation

SHARE CAPITAL

The minimum paid up share capital for a Private Limited Company is GBP 1. There is no concept of authorised share capital in the Companies Act.

SHAREHOLDERS

There is neither a limit on the number of shareholders, nor requirements on their nationality or residency. The shareholder can be a legal or natural person. The identity and personal information of the shareholder are publicly disclosed.

DIRECTORS

There must be at least 1 director, who must be a natural person. Corporate directors are allowed, provided that at least 1 director is a natural person. There are no restrictions upon nationality or residency.

REGISTERED OFFICE

All companies must have a registered address in the UK.

FILING REQUIREMENTS

All companies must file annual financial statements and annual tax returns. Companies must file their accounts audited unless at least 2 of the following are fulfilled: an annual turnover of no more than £10.2 million; assets worth no more than £5.1 million; 50 or fewer employees on average.

TIMESCALE

Once all information and proof of identity has been received, the incorporation process can be completed within one day.

INCORPORATION PROCESS: SET UP YOUR COMPANY IN 2 EASY STEPS

STEP 1: GET YOUR DOCUMENTS IN ORDER

  • Provide us with the company name of your choice. We will check the name availability for you for free

  • Two certified copies of your passport

  • Proof of residence, for example your last phone or electricity bill (not older then 3 months)

  • Order your bank reference letter

  • Tell us about nature of planned business and expected income and expenditure

  • Let us know when you’re ready and send us a scanned copy of the documents for our review before you post them. Call us for any questions +41 (0)44 266 10 60

STEP 2: SIGN FOR REGISTRATION 

  • Sign F Trust’s mandate agreements

  • We will prepare the application for incorporation and the memorandum and articles

  • We will proceed with the company incorporation and registration with the local authorities

  • The company is from now on ready to use

  • If you wish us to assist with bank account opening, please let us know and F Trust will complete account opening application forms for you