Your UK company.
Built on solid ground.
From your first incorporation decision to the filings that follow. A founder-led partner for your UK entity, tax and compliance needs.
Incorporation / Tax & accounting / Ongoing complianceOverseas directors and shareholders are permitted.
An appropriate UK registered office is required.
Formation and ongoing obligations, considered together.
Choose the structure that fits your business.
Start with how you will operate, own and fund the business. Not just the incorporation fee.
Private company limited by shares
A familiar structure for founders building a business, raising equity, or establishing a UK subsidiary.
- Ownership
- At least one shareholder and one director. The same person can hold both roles.
- Liability
- Shareholders’ liability is generally limited to any unpaid amount on their shares. Personal guarantees and director duties still matter.
- Tax position
- The company generally pays Corporation Tax on taxable profits. Salary and dividends have separate tax consequences.
- Ongoing records
- Annual accounts, a confirmation statement, company records and applicable HMRC returns.
A prepared application starts with the right information.
We agree the service scope with you. You retain control over the decisions that shape your company.
What we coordinate
- Entity and ownership requirements review
- Incorporation documents and filing coordination
- Registered office and tax setup requirements
- An agreed scope for records and recurring filings
What you provide
- Proposed name and business activity
- Director, shareholder and ownership details
- Required identity checks and address information
- Approval of the scope, documents and charges
New directors and people with significant control have Companies House verification obligations. GOV.UK One Login and registered authorised agents offer verification routes; deadlines depend on the role.
Read the official requirementsKnow what you’re paying for.
Your quote should separate setup costs from the commitments that follow.
Government fees
Companies House charges depend on the filing and submission method. We identify the applicable official fees in your scope.
Professional support
Preparation, ownership complexity and any specialist work affect the service fee. No UK package price is assumed here.
Keeping compliant
Address arrangements, accounting and ongoing filings are separate commitments. Inclusions and renewals should be agreed in writing.
An orderly start. No skipped steps.
- 01
Define the brief
Business activity, ownership, residence and funding plans establish the scope.
- 02
Prepare the record
Agree the name, structure, addresses, ownership details and required identity checks.
- 03
Approve & submit
Review the documents before the agreed Companies House filing is made.
- 04
Set up for trading
Assess tax registrations, accounting arrangements and banking requirements separately.
- 05
Plan the first year
Record filing dates, responsibilities and the ongoing services you have agreed.
Timing is confirmed after reviewing your documents and requirements. Company registration, tax registration and bank approval are separate processes.
Your first filing is only the beginning.
A UK limited company has responsibilities even after incorporation. Put the recurring dates on the record from day one.
Confirmation statement
File within 14 days of the end of the review period. Changes may also require separate filings.
Annual accounts
First accounts are usually due 21 months after incorporation. Check your company’s actual deadline.
Corporation Tax payment
Measured from the end of the tax accounting period. Large-company instalment rules can differ.
Company Tax Return
This is separate from the payment deadline. VAT and payroll add their own obligations where applicable.
Indicative private limited company deadlines, not an individual filing calendar. First-year, dormant-company and other exceptions can apply. LLP obligations differ.
Check official accounts and tax deadlinesOne company law, four nations.
Company law is UK-wide, but legal jurisdiction and where you register vary. See what changes across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Before you file, understand the decisions.
An original StartEase guide to forming a UK company as an overseas founder. Practical questions, explained in plain English.
Founder's guideA UK company, from abroad: the decisions before the paperwork.
Clarity before commitment.
The details international founders ask about most often.
Let’s put your UK plans in order.
Share your business activity and where you’re starting from.
We’ll help define what comes next.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Service scope and provider responsibilities are agreed before engagement. Government decisions, banking approvals and completion dates are not guaranteed.
Sources reviewed: 11 September 2026. View official references.