{"id":179112,"date":"2023-01-12T02:15:38","date_gmt":"2023-01-12T02:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/?p=179112"},"modified":"2026-09-08T07:15:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T06:15:09","slug":"overseas-start-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/business-structures\/overseas-start-business\/","title":{"rendered":"I Live Overseas. How Do I Start a Business in the UK?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You can start a UK business while living overseas, including forming a limited company without becoming a UK resident. Companies House allows directors to live outside the UK<\/a>, but every UK limited company needs an appropriate registered office in the relevant UK jurisdiction. New directors must verify their identity and provide personal codes when incorporating a company. Founders who also qualify as people with significant control must complete the separate PSC identity submission. Company ownership does not automatically grant permission to work physically in the UK. This article explains how overseas founders can start a UK business, including company registration, addresses, immigration, tax, banking and identity verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Initial Considerations<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A good business idea is only the start of your UK-based business journey. You will need to conduct market research in your chosen industry, take advantage of social media, and learn how to gain new customers from your potential customer base. Additionally, it is important to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n