Company Formation · Europe
United Kingdom
We form private limited companies in the United Kingdom. Incorporation is remote, through Companies House, with no local director and no visit required. We also advise on business banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration.
- Entity
- Private company limited by shares (Ltd)
- Visit
- No visit required to incorporate
- Timeframe
- Companies House often 24–48 hours once ID verification is complete
- Typical cost
- Government filing from about £50; registered office + agent on top
Country overview
About United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy in north-western Europe, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. London is the capital and the largest city. About 68 million people live here. It shares a land border with Ireland. English is the language of government and of business. The currency is the pound sterling.
The United Kingdom left the European Union in 2020 and is not in Schengen. London remains a major centre for finance, professional services and English-law contracts. The country has a large domestic market and a common-law system that banks and counterparties already know. Formation through Companies House is fast, which is why a UK company is still a practical operating vehicle.
Brikseka forms companies in the United Kingdom. The usual vehicle is a private company limited by shares (Ltd). Formation is completed remotely through Companies House. There is no statutory minimum share capital, no local director requirement, and no visit to incorporate.
We then advise on a business bank account and payment gateways such as Stripe and PayPal. Approvals are decided by the providers. If your aim is to live in the United Kingdom, company formation is not a residence permit — that is a separate immigration file, which we also advise on.
Company formation
We form an Ltd at Companies House, then stay with the file through banking and payments.
Not in the EU
The United Kingdom is not an EU member and is not in Schengen. The currency is the pound sterling.
London
English law, a large domestic market, and London as a global services centre.
Tax setting
The main rate of corporation tax is published at 25 percent, with a 19 percent small-profits rate. We confirm the live position before you proceed.
How we work
From briefing to a registered company
Briefing
We review your business, the right entity for this country, costs, and whether a visit is likely.
Company formation
Local counsel, notary where required, and the commercial register. We coordinate the documents through to a registered company.
Banking and payments
After the company exists, we prepare applications for a business account and payment gateways.
After incorporation
Statutory records, a named contact, and introductions to accounting so the company can operate.
Also available
Business immigration
Forming a company in United Kingdom does not grant the right to live there. If you intend to relocate, we also advise on United Kingdom business immigration — including Innovator Founder. Requirements, capital, and processing times are confirmed before any engagement.
After the company exists
Payment gateways
- Stripe, subject to Stripe’s approval
- PayPal Business, subject to PayPal’s approval
Operating stack
Business banking
- Wise Business, opened in the company name, subject to Wise’s approval
- Payoneer, subject to Payoneer’s approval
- UK high-street banks usually want UK presence — not the remote default
Provider lists are indicative. We confirm current availability, government fees, and account-opening requirements during consultation.
Business Tools covers payment gateways, business accounts, email, websites, and related tools after the company exists.
Consultation
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Tell us what you are building or where you need to move. We respond within one business day.