Company Incorporation in United Kingdom from United States

Why United Kingdom

Incorporating in United Kingdom From United States

Register a Private Limited Company (Ltd) in United Kingdom without relocating from United States
1 Shareholder (100% foreign ownership permitted) — no restriction based on your country of residence
Companies House filings, tax registration & bank account support handled end-to-end
Ongoing compliance coordinated across United States and United Kingdom time zones

United Kingdom Incorporation Snapshot

Entity Type Private Limited Company (Ltd)

Regulator Companies House

Minimum Directors 1 Director (any nationality, no UK residency required)

Minimum Shareholders 1 Shareholder (100% foreign ownership permitted)

Formation Timeline 24–48 hours (standard online filing)

Minimum Capital £1 minimum issued share capital

Corporate Tax 19–25% Corporation Tax (small profits rate 19% under £50k, main rate 25% over £250k)

Step-by-Step

How We Incorporate Your United Kingdom Company From United States

1

Choose company name & check availability at Companies House

2

Appoint director(s) and register Person(s) with Significant Control

3

File incorporation (Form IN01) online with registered office address

4

Receive Certificate of Incorporation & company number

5

Register for Corporation Tax with HMRC within 3 months of trading

Documentation

What You'll Need From United States

Passport & proof of address for directors/PSCs (Persons with Significant Control)

UK registered office address (we provide this)

Memorandum & Articles of Association

SIC code (business activity classification)

Details of share capital & shareholders

Common Questions

United Kingdom Incorporation FAQs for United States-Based Founders

Can a person or company from United States own 100% of a Private Limited Company (Ltd) in United Kingdom?

In almost all cases, yes — United Kingdom permits 1 shareholder (100% foreign ownership permitted), with no restriction based on the founder's country of origin, including United States.

Do I need to travel from United States to United Kingdom to incorporate?

No, the entire process is handled remotely. We prepare, notarise or apostille (where required), and file all documents with the Companies House on your behalf.

How long does Private Limited Company (Ltd) registration in United Kingdom take when applying from United States?

Typical turnaround is 24–48 hours (standard online filing), though courier time for notarised documents from United States can add a few extra days depending on your location.

What tax rate will my United Kingdom company pay?

United Kingdom applies 19–25% Corporation Tax (small profits rate 19% under £50k, main rate 25% over £250k). We review your structure to confirm the exact liability and identify any relief available under a tax treaty between United Kingdom and United States.

Can profits be repatriated from United Kingdom back to United States?

Yes, subject to United Kingdom's standard dividend distribution rules. Where a double tax treaty exists between United Kingdom and United States, we structure repatriation to take advantage of any available relief.

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