Forming a limited company in England and Business Advice
If you are emigrating to the United Kingdom to work and live in the country, you may try to start a company locally. The procedures and requirements for starting a business in the UK are actually easier than you may think. Investors who buy real estate and invest in real estate in the local area can earn rent or trade profits in the name of the company, and may have tax advantages.
The following services would be provided:
- Developing a business plan, decide on business structure, business name and company location.
- Naming the company and confirming that the name is not the same as an existing registered company.
- Appointing at least one Director and Shareholder, and Company Secretary (optional).
- Listing members who hold significant control (PSC) over the company, such as those with voting rights or own more than 25% of the shares.
- Preparing documents such as the Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association.
- Registering your company online through the United Kingdom Companies House.
- We will incorporate a private limited company according to the United Kingdom 2006 Companies Act.
The required documents and materials provided by you:
- Identification documents and proof of address of each shareholder and the proposed director;
- The proposed share capital of the UK company;
- The proposed distribution of shares (if there is more than one shareholder);
- The address of the registered office, and the main business scope and model of the new UK company.
In general, the registration of the UK company takes around 3 to 5 business days (excluding the application time for the registration of the Value-Added Tax Taxation Number for the UK company). The competent authority will conduct audits based on the business scope and the identity of the investors, which may extend the company registration time.
If the businessbe carried out by the UK company requires an extra license or permit, we can help apply for such license or permit and our fees will be quoted upon request.
In particular, we provide the following services:
- Pre- and post-incorporation registration and filing: answering your questions regarding the registration and maintenance of a company in the UK;
- Performing name availability search;
- Payment of official registration filing fee to relevant authorities;
- Drafting the standard Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association; (e) Preparation of incorporation documents and registration forms;
Preparation of board resolution; - Preparation of compliance corporate kit, including Company Stamp, Share
- Certificate Book, Register of Members and Register of Director etc.
Registered Office Address
We can provide an address to be used as the registered office for the UK company to satisfy the requirements of the Companies Act for a business address in the UK. The agreement lasts for one year, and can be renewed. We can provide an address as well as receive government letters on your behalf. If you want to use another address, we will modify our fees. We also offer courier services for company-related documents.