The easy way to set up a UK limited company from outside the UK
We’ll make sure you have everything you need to start trading as a limited company in the UK including the use of a UK postal address.
What’s included in the International bundle?
Company Formation
All the necessary legal work completed, your online application sent directly to Companies House for approval and your new company could be trading in as little as 48 working hours (subject to Companies House workload and operating hours).
UK postal address
To register a business in the UK you need a UK address. You’ll get access to use of our City address for a year (worth £139.99) to use as your Registered Address, Service Address, and we’ll forward on any important business post wherever you’re based. (Service billed £139.99 annually after the first year)
Printed Certificate of Incorporation
Once incorporated, we’ll send you the Certificate of Incorporation printed on Companies House approved grade paper to prove your company exists
Printed Shareholder Certificates
Once incorporated, we’ll give you access to a digital copy of the documents that confirm the ownership of shares in your company. We’ll send copies of them to you
Printed Memorandum & Articles of Association
Once incorporated, we’ll give you access to a digital copy of the document that sets out how your company will be run and governs its relationship with the outside world
Electronic Company Documents
All of your official company documents available for you to download from The Formations Company
Online Person of Significant Control Register
We’ll make sure you have an accessible, online Person of Significant Control Register to keep you compliant with Companies House in the UK.
No hidden extras or surprise costs
There are no hidden or recurring costs. Even the Companies House £10 registration fee is included in the price
Fraud protection service
We will help protect you and your company from identity fraud by disabling paper company filings and by signing you up to email notifications if any changes are made to your company so you can act swiftly if changes were not authorised by you
Documents posted to any location worldwide
We’ll post your important documents and certificates safely to you, at any location worldwide
Check and send
Our experts will check your application, send it to Companies House and stop any company filing on your government account. If any information about your company is changed, you’ll be informed straight away via email
FREE lifetime customer support
Got a question about your company? Whether it’s before, during or after the incorporation process, we’re happy to help you
Set up your business in the UK
We’ll make sure you have everything you need to start trading as a Limited Company in the UK. From setting you up with a registered business address, to forwarding on your official documentation wherever you are in the world, we’ve got it covered.
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Set up your business in the UK
We’ll make sure you have everything you need to start trading as a Limited Company in the UK. From setting you up with a registered business address, to forwarding on your official documentation wherever you are in the world, we’ve got it covered.
Be as successful as Joby and start your business now
"We expected everything to be a lot harder than it was actually! We were surprised at how simple and easy it was to formally register our business with The Formations Company"
Joby Wood, CBDgo Ltd
Start trading as a Limited Company in the UK today
We’re a recognised authority when it comes to setting up Limited Companies in the UK. We’ll make sure you have everything you need to start trading. Including your registered business address and we’ll post all your official documentation to you anywhere in the world, at no extra cost.
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What is a company formation agent?
Formation agents perform company registrations in partnership with Companies House. We’re one of the largest, and also the cheapest. We don’t just get your company registered then leave you to it – we use our experience to help you start your business properly. There are plenty of reasons to use a formation agent rather than go directly to Companies House. If you ask us, though, the best thing is that we go through the whole process with you, and get your application submitted securely online. We provide expert advice on the legal hurdles while you incorporate, and recommend good quality solutions that you might need after you’ve formed.
What’s the difference between sole trader and limited company?
Think of it this way: when you form a limited company, you put a protective shield between you and your business. Being a sole trader is the opposite – you have no protection. As a sole trader, you are responsible for any debt you might come into while you’re in business. When you register and become the director of your own limited company, you have less personal responsibility. The benefits are that you can claim back expenses, and add to your salary with dividend payments at the end of the year. For more information, see our Help Centre article about limited companies and sole traders.
How do I register a company?
Easy, we’ll do it for you. Check out our formation bundles to learn more about our different products. They start at £9.99, and go all the way up to our Super bundle. Limited company formation is a straightforward business if you’re as well-versed with the process as we are. If you’re not sure where to start, check out our company formation guides for an introduction and some insider tips.
Why The Formations Company?
We’re dedicated to British business, and love nothing more than seeing new companies flourish. 750,000 UK companies have trusted us to help them register, and we have thousands of happy customers who’ve seen how simple the formations process can be. We’re cheaper than going to Companies House directly, and cost less than most accountants. Our online application is incredibly simple, and if you’ve got all your documents handy it shouldn’t take more than 10 minutes to complete. So what are you waiting for? Start your business today.