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UK Company Registration Guide for Indian Founders
The UK is fast, cheap and globally respected to incorporate in, with no director-residency requirement. Here's how Indian founders register a UK Ltd with Companies House.
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For the UK and EU market, a UK Ltd is one of the easiest credible companies to set up. Here's the guide for Indian founders.
Quick answer
Registering in the UK usually means a private company limited by shares (an "Ltd") incorporated with Companies House — fast, low-cost, and with no residency requirement for directors. You need a UK registered office, at least one director and shareholder, and disclosure of Persons with Significant Control (PSC). After setup you register with HMRC for Corporation Tax (and VAT over the threshold).
Why the UK
- Fast and inexpensive — often incorporated in a day or two
- Globally respected English-law entity
- No director-residency bar — accessible to Indian founders
- UK/EU market access and credibility
What an Ltd needs
- At least one director and one shareholder
- A UK registered office address (we can provide one)
- PSC details — broadly anyone owning/controlling over 25%
- A business activity (SIC code)
Tax and annual compliance
- Corporation Tax with HMRC (a small-profits rate and a main rate apply by profit level)
- VAT once turnover crosses the threshold
- Annual confirmation statement and accounts to Companies House
- A Corporation Tax return to HMRC
Process and documents
- ID and address details of directors/shareholders/PSC
- Proposed name, registered office, SIC code
- Incorporate with Companies House, then HMRC and banking
FEMA / ODI for Indian founders
Investing from India must follow FEMA's ODI/LRS rules. We flag and coordinate specialists.
Common mistakes
- No real UK registered office
- Missing the confirmation statement or accounts deadline
- Getting PSC details wrong
- Assuming a UK company means no UK tax or filings
Set it up properly and a UK Ltd is a quick, credible gateway to the UK and EU.
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Frequently asked questions
What type of UK company should I register?
Usually a private company limited by shares (an 'Ltd') with Companies House — the standard, low-cost, credible vehicle for most businesses.
Do I need to be a UK resident?
No — there's no residency requirement for directors. You do need a UK registered office address, which we can provide.
What is a PSC?
A Person with Significant Control — broadly someone who owns or controls more than 25% of the company. Their details must be disclosed. We set this up correctly.
What tax does a UK company pay?
Corporation Tax (a small-profits rate and a main rate apply by profit), and VAT once over the threshold. Your exact position depends on your facts.
What annual filings are required?
A confirmation statement and annual accounts to Companies House, and a Corporation Tax return to HMRC, each year. We manage these.
Can you guarantee a UK bank account?
No. Banking is the bank's KYC decision and is never guaranteed for non-residents. We prepare you and support it.
What about FEMA/ODI for investing from India?
An Indian resident investing in a UK company must comply with FEMA's ODI/LRS rules. We flag these and coordinate specialists.
Related MFA services
If you want this handled rather than done yourself, these are the matching services.
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Ready to act?
Register your UK company
We incorporate your Ltd with Companies House, provide a UK registered office, set up PSC details and support banking and HMRC — fast and credible.
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