Start a UK business

Set up your UK limited company the right way for marketplace selling.

A UK LTD opens the door to eBay, Amazon, TikTok Shop and OnBuy as a UK business seller. We handle the formation, registered office, director identity verification and the paperwork marketplaces ask for, with plans for every stage of your business.

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What's included

What we take care of

  • Companies House incorporation, usually within 24 hours
  • Registered office and director service address in the UK
  • Companies House identity verification guidance for directors
  • Corporation Tax (UTR) registration with HMRC
  • Guidance on UK business banking for overseas directors
  • Document pack ready for marketplace verification

UK company formation for non-resident sellers

You do not need to live in the UK to own a UK limited company, but you do need a UK registered office, verified directors and the right documents to satisfy marketplaces and banks afterwards. Many overseas sellers form a company cheaply online and then get stuck at Amazon or eBay verification because the details do not match.

We set companies up with marketplace verification in mind from day one: consistent names, addresses and documents that marketplaces accept.

What is included in a UK company setup

  • Incorporation: company name check, SIC codes, share structure and filing with Companies House.
  • Addresses: a UK registered office and director service address, so your personal address stays off the public record.
  • Identity verification: Companies House now requires directors and people with significant control to verify their identity; we guide you through it.
  • HMRC: Corporation Tax registration and your company's Unique Taxpayer Reference.
  • Banking: guidance on UK business account providers that accept overseas directors.
  • Documents: certificate of incorporation, memorandum and articles, and a document pack for marketplace onboarding.

Choose the plan that fits your stage

Our Basic plan covers incorporation and the essentials. Advance adds the addresses and registrations a selling business needs straight away. Professional is for sellers who want everything handled, including the marketplace document pack and first-year support. All three are fixed prices, shown below.

After the company is formed

Once the company exists, the next steps are usually VAT registration (if you hold stock in the UK or pass the threshold), a seller account on your chosen marketplaces, and the annual filings. Our Accounting & Compliance and Marketplace Account Setup services carry on from here.

Pricing

Plans for UK Company Setup

Company Setup — Basic
Companies House formation done for you — you provide your own UK address and director details, we handle the paperwork.
£149one-time
  • Companies House Ltd formation
  • Same-day filing
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Memorandum & Articles
  • Share certificate(s)
  • HMRC Corporation Tax registration (UTR)
Company Setup — Advance
Full formation plus UK registered office address and UK-resident director with completed KYC — ideal if you have no UK address or ID.
£349one-time
  • Includes everything in Basic, plus:
  • UK registered office address
  • Address for 12 months with mail scanning
  • Director KYC verification
  • 1st Year Confirmation statement filing
Company Setup — Professional
Company, address, director and business payment accounts (Wise + PayPal) — fully ready to sell on UK marketplaces from day one.
£599one-time
  • Includes everything in Advance, plus:
  • Wise Business account opening assistance
  • PayPal Business account opening assistance
  • UK phone number assistance
  • Business email setup
  • 30 days post-setup support

One-time services

Fixed-price projects, paid once.
VAT Registration (HMRC)
HMRC VAT registration handled for you — application, HMRC correspondence and VRN delivery, so you’re ready for Amazon, eBay and TikTok Shop.
From £99
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UK Company Setup: your questions.

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Can a non-UK resident be the director and shareholder of a UK company?
Yes. There is no residency requirement for directors or shareholders. The company needs a UK registered office address, which we provide.
How long does it take to form a UK company?
Companies House usually approves online applications within 24 hours on a working day. Director identity verification and HMRC registration follow shortly after.
Will a UK company get me approved on Amazon or eBay?
A UK company is the starting point; marketplaces also verify the director's identity, address and bank details. We prepare the company so those documents match, and our Marketplace Account Setup service handles the applications.
Do I need to register for VAT straight away?
Not always. UK-established companies register when turnover passes the threshold, but overseas businesses holding stock in the UK must register from the first sale. We check your situation and handle registration through Accounting & Compliance.
Can I open a UK business bank account from abroad?
Several UK providers accept companies with overseas directors. We guide you to suitable options and the documents each one asks for.
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