{"id":1030,"date":"2021-12-29T05:47:25","date_gmt":"2021-12-29T05:47:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uk.legalvision.com.au\/?p=1030"},"modified":"2025-07-02T00:42:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T23:42:21","slug":"non-resident-form-limited-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/business-structures\/non-resident-form-limited-company\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a Non-Resident Form a Limited Company in the UK?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Even if you are not a resident in the UK, you may be looking to incorporate your company here. Luckily, you do not need to be a resident of the UK to form a limited company. But there are some other things you need to be aware of. This article will give you a brief overview of some of the advantages of incorporating in the UK, the importance of your company\u2019s registered office address, and the incorporation process.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Incorporating in the UK&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The UK is a great country to <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/corporations\/benefits-of-incorporation\/\">incorporate your company<\/a>. Compared to other countries, it is:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">fast (taking as little as 10 minutes to complete the paperwork);&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">cheap (as little as \u00a312); and&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">relatively easy to do so (depending on the particulars).<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Likewise, your company will benefit from lower taxes relative to other nations, less onerous reporting requirements, and a legal system that is overall quite advantageous to enterprises.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Importantly, you do not have to be a national or even a resident of the country to incorporate and form a limited company. However, there are some important legal and practical considerations to consider. We will consider them in turn.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Registered Office<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You do not need to be a UK resident to form a limited company in the UK. However, your company must have a registered office within the island nation to incorporate in the UK. Hence, you must have an address within the UK to which all official correspondences can be sent.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Additionally, you must consider which jurisdiction you wish to incorporate. The name, \u201cthe United Kingdom,\u201d suggests it is a single country. However, it is composed of four nations: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Far from being a historic quirk, you must be registered within the country you wish to be incorporated. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n    <p>England and Wales are considered a single jurisdiction, whereas Northern Ireland and Scotland each have their own.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The practical effect is that, provided you have such a place and that you can monitor all your company\u2019s correspondences sent to the address, you are free to incorporate. 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The necessary documents to incorporate this company are:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">an application for registration<\/span>;<\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the company\u2019s articles of association; and<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the memorandum of association.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Application For Registration<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You will need the following information to complete the application for registration:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the type of company you are registering \u2014 in almost all cases, it will be a <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/corporations\/limited-vs-unlimited-company\/\">private company limited by shares<\/a>;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">your company\u2019s name \u2014 you should cross-check this name against any other existing companies and prohibited names (such as those containing swear words or suggestive of recognised terrorist groups);<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the address of the company\u2019s registered office \u2014 as above, it must be in the appropriate jurisdiction;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a statement of capital and initial shareholdings \u2014 generally, this refers to how many shares your company will issue and at what value per share;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a statement of your <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/corporations\/appoint-remove-director\/\">company\u2019s proposed officers<\/a> \u2014 this is usually the list of the company directors and each of their addresses (which need not be in the UK). There need only be one director, and this information will usually be publicly available; and<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a statement of those that will have \u201csignificant control\u201d at the time of incorporation \u2014 this refers to any shareholder with 25% or more ownership of the company.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Articles of Association (\u201cArticles\u201d)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These refer to the internal rules which will govern your company. They primarily dictate the director\u2019s obligations to the company and any limitations on their powers. As such, the Articles comprise the most crucial set of documents.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Generally, Articles come in three different forms:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">model articles of association;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">amended articles of association; and<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">bespoke articles of association.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For most small companies, the model articles suffice. However, some company owners may wish to amend certain elements of the model articles or create tailored ones. Notably, there are certain legal rights of shareholders and obligations on directors that y<\/span>ou <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">cannot amend through the Articles.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Memorandum of Association<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is something of a formality, but each company must have at least one person who states that they agree to take one share each. When you agree to this, you become a subscriber, which essentially just means you are the first shareholder(s).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Assembling and Filing the Necessary Documents<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is possible to do this by yourself through a government web service. However, given that you are not a resident of the country and will not be in actual receipt of any correspondence sent to the registered office, you may prefer to instruct a solicitor, accountant, or \u201ccompany formation agent\u201d to file the paperwork.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After Incorporation<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Assuming you nominate yourself to be one of your company\u2019s directors, you will assume a great number of responsibilities and obligations. As a company director, your duties generally include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">not to act without authorisation or in excess of what your company articles permit;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a duty to promote the success of your company and exercise independent judgment and reasonable care, skill, and diligence;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a duty to avoid conflicts of interest and not to accept bribes or other third-party benefits;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a requirement to maintain company records, including accounts and share capital transactions; and<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">an obligation to not mislead creditors.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"box box--warning box--icon\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Failure to observe these duties can result in civil and criminal liability. These obligations do not change because you live abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Other Practical Considerations<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Additionally, you will need to consider how you will service your banking requirements. For example, you do not need to have a UK bank to incorporate a company, but practically it may benefit you to do so. Unfortunately, most banks in the UK offering business accounts require a UK address and some right of residency, such as through a visa. Although, some challenger banks offering online-only services may have less burdensome restrictions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Further, you will not be able to take full advantage of certain tax avoidance measures available to UK residents, like the personal allowance. You may also have additional tax liabilities, such as to the nation you reside in. An exception is if you are exempt under double taxation agreements between the UK and your country of residence.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You do not need to be a resident of the United Kingdom to incorporate a company in it. However, your registered address must be at an address in the country. Since all official correspondences will be sent to this address, and you will be deemed to be in receipt, you need to have this address monitored. Therefore, it may be beneficial to seek the assistance of a solicitor or accountant.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you need help with incorporating your business or advice on how to form a limited company, our <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/business-lawyers-lp\">experienced business lawyers<\/a> can assist as part of our LegalVision membership. For a low monthly fee, you will have unlimited access to lawyers to answer your questions and draft and review your documents. Call us today on <a href=\"tel:+448081968584\" class=\"AVANSERnumber dynamic-number\">0808 196 8584<\/a> or visit our&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.com.au\/membership\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">membership page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1640756532696\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do I need to live in the UK to incorporate a company in the UK?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, you do not. 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