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United Kingdom (UK) Limited Company |
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The United Kingdom (UK, Great Britain) is a sovereign state that lies to the northwest of Continental Europe with the Republic of Ireland to the west.The United Kingdom is made up of four constituent countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The United Kingdom also has sixteen overseas territories, including offshore jurisdictions. UK is a member of the G8, it is also the fifth largest economy in the world and second largest in Europe. It is the third most populous state in the European Union and is a founding member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the United Nations (UN). |
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| United Kingdom (UK) Limited Company Formation - Requirements | |
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DIRECTOR: Minimum of one Director. Corporations are permitted. |
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SECRETARY: A Secretary is necessary. Corporations are permitted. |
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SHAREHOLDER: Minimum of one Shareholder. Corporations are permitted. |
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Director and secretary can not be the same. |
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SHARES & CAPITAL: The standard share capital is GBP 1,000.00 divided into 1,000 shares of GBP 1.00 each. Shares can be issued with par value only. Bearer shares are not permitted. |
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ADDRESS:
UK address is required for registered office address of the company.
The address can be in England or Wales. |
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NAME OF THE COMPANY: Must end with Limited or Ltd. |
| Other Information About UK Limited Companies | |
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Status of the company: UK Private Limited Company. |
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Standard Incorporation of UK company can take 3 - 5 working days. |
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Express Incorporation of UK company - the same day incorporation - extra fee of GBP 50.00. |
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19% corporation tax for UK companies with profit not higher than GBP 300,000.00 |
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30% corporation tax for UK companies with profit higher than GBP 1,500,000.00 |
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There is requirement to file annual accounts with the UK authorities - a company is required to keep all financial records that reflect the financial position of the company. |
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There is requirement to file annual return with the UK authorities. |
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The UK incorporation documents carry the names and identity of the shareholder(s), director(s) and secretary. As such the names appear on the public record. |
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The object of the Company is to engage in any act or activity that is not prohibited under any law. There are no restrictions on doing business within or outside of the UK by UK companies. |
| UK Incorporation Package Includes | |
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Certificate of Incorporation, |
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Memorandum and Articles of Association, |
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Documents confirming the structure of the company, |
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Share certificates, |
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Corporate pliers seal with the name of the company - extra GBP 25.00 |
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The complete corporate package is delivered by express courier. |
| Incorporation Fees For Standard UK Limited Company Formation | |
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Government fee - GBP 20.00 |
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Incorporation fee - GBP 79.00 |
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Total cost of incorporation - GBP 99.00 |
| No hidden or additional costs (time spent, telephone calls, etc.) | |
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Basic registered office address in Central London - GBP 200.00 to December following incorporation (if required). |
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Trading registered office address in Central London - GBP 450.00 to December following incorporation (if required). |
| UK Limited Shelf Companies Available | |
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If you require a UK aged shelf company,
please do not hesitate to let us know about your needs. We offer
wide range of UK ready-made Limited Liability Companies (LTD) - some
with bank accounts, other with VAT registration. |
| Other Types of UK Companies Available for Incorporation | |
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Public Limited Company |
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Limited Liability Partnership |
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Overseas Company |
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Unlimited Liability Company |
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Company Limited by Guarantee |
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Flat Management Company |
| UK Company Incorporation Forms | |
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Incorporation Form - PDF |
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Incorporation Form - DOC |
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Incorporation Form - ONLINE INCORPORATION |
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Anguilla |
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Belize |
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British Virgin Islands |
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Cayman Islands |
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Cook Islands |
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Cyprus |
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Gibraltar |
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Hong Kong |
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Marshall Islands |
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Nevis |
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Panama |
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Samoa |
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Seychelles |
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United Kingdom |
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U.S.A. |
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Vanuatu |
