Plan a UK limited company from abroad with Accusolve Accountants. We review the proposed activities, directors and PSCs, explain the identity evidence required and agree formation administration and any additional address, tax or accounting work. Acceptance and timing depend on eligibility, complete information and Companies House checks.
To set up as a limited company in the UK, you need a company name, at least one director, at least one shareholder, a registered office address and accurate People with Significant Control details. Accusolve guides you through each step, prepares the information for Companies House and connects the formation with post-incorporation tax and accounting support.
Our set up limited company support is designed for founders who want the Companies House filing, registered office, HMRC registration, bookkeeping and first compliance deadlines handled together rather than as disconnected tasks.
UK residence and British citizenship are not generally required to own or direct a UK limited company. Director eligibility, identity verification, an appropriate registered office and the proposed activities still need checking. We confirm whether we can accept the engagement and agree any address service separately.
We’ll need identity and proof-of-address documents for all directors, shareholders and relevant PSCs:
Companies House identity requirements depend on the role and filing. New company registrations need each director’s personal code; existing directors connect their code through the company’s next confirmation statement. PSCs have a separate submission window, shown on the register, and a person who is both a director and a PSC must address both roles. Check the current role-specific Companies House guidance rather than assuming one deadline applies to everyone. Accusolve is a Companies House ACSP; we confirm the documents and verification route for your circumstances before agreeing the work.
Banks and payment providers set their own residence, activity, address and identity requirements. Company incorporation or use of an address service does not guarantee an account. We can discuss the accounting records and company documents needed for your application; any introduction or application support must be confirmed separately.
We review the information and identity evidence before preparing the application. The timetable depends on completed checks, any queries and Companies House processing. We confirm the expected next steps for your engagement; incorporation and document availability are not guaranteed within a fixed number of hours.
| Formation support | Included guidance |
|---|---|
| Companies House registration | Name check, director/shareholder details, PSC information and incorporation submission |
| Registered office and documents | Registered office address, certificate of incorporation, statutory records and formation documents |
| HMRC and tax setup | HMRC registration, Corporation Tax, VAT registration, PAYE and EORI where relevant |
| Accounting foundations | Bookkeeping, accounting software setup, payroll and first filing reminders |
| Banking readiness | Documents and practical support for business bank account or fintech applications |
UK residents and non-residents can both create a limited company in the UK. The core Companies House process is similar, but non-resident directors often need extra support with remote ID checks, registered office arrangements, bank application evidence, UK tax registration and ongoing accounting from outside the UK.
After formation, we can agree relevant tax registrations and ongoing bookkeeping, payroll, VAT returns, annual accounts filing, confirmation statements and Corporation Tax. The engagement identifies the point of contact and the responsibilities for records, approvals and filings.
Founders who need wider support can also work with our accountants for startups or small business accountants after incorporation.
Accusolve supports overseas founders with agreed UK formation, accounting and compliance work. We explain the records, checks and responsibilities before starting.
Tell us your proposed company activities, directors and PSCs, where they live, available identity documents and the additional registrations you need. We review the records and deadline before agreeing the work.
Your quote should identify the services and period covered, reporting frequency where relevant, the fee and VAT treatment, and any exclusions or third-party charges. Bookkeeping catch-up, earlier-period corrections and additional advice are agreed separately unless included. Confirm the scope and your responsibilities before instructing us.
Start your UK limited company setup today. Our team will guide you step by step through ID checks, Companies House registration, bank options and post-formation compliance.
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