A UK limited company is one of the fastest, cheapest credible companies to start anywhere — and you don’t need to live in the UK to own one. Here’s the whole process.
What Companies House needs
Registration is handled by Companies House, the UK registrar. They ask for a short, specific list.
The cost
Incorporation itself is famously cheap — a £12 Companies House fee. The real decisions are about the address and ongoing filings, not the setup.
Every UK company must show a UK address on the public register. Most non-resident founders use their formation agent’s address so their home address stays private. Taxly provides the registered office and forwards your mail.
After incorporation
A UK Ltd has a yearly rhythm you have to keep up with:
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Confirmation statement
Once a year you confirm the company details are still correct. It’s quick, but it’s mandatory.
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Annual accounts
You file accounts with Companies House each year. Even a dormant company files.
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Corporation tax
You register with HMRC and file a corporation tax return — separate from the Companies House accounts.
Miss these and the company picks up penalties and, eventually, gets struck off. That’s the part Taxly runs for you: the address, the confirmation statement, the accounts, and the tax return — tracked and filed.
Form your UK Ltd
See UK filing →
