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Company formation in London (UK)
Create your LTD, LLP, or holding company in London in a few days, 100% online, without travel, with bank introduction included.
*Official registration fees and government taxes included
Why incorporate a company in England?
By choosing the United Kingdom, you benefit from a clear and stable legal framework:
- Express registration
Your company created in 24 to 48 hours with Companies House.
- Guaranteed bank account opening:
You can use fintechs (Revolut, Wise) or tier-1 banks (HSBC, Barclays, JP Morgan).
- International credibility:
A British company inspires confidence in clients, partners, and banks.
- Optimised taxation:
UK Corporation Tax at 25% since 2023, but numerous strategies (transparent LLPs, holdings) allow for a reduced tax burden.
Unlike opaque and risky offshore companies, a British company is onshore, legal, and recognised worldwide.
LTD or LLP: which structure to choose?
LTD (Private Limited Company)
- Liability limited to invested capital.
- Ideal for e-commerce, consultants, and service providers.
- VAT applicable if the threshold is exceeded.
- Online creation, no travel required.
LLP (Limited Liability Partnership)
- No corporation tax in the UK if members are non-residents and business is conducted abroad.
- Each member declares their income in their country of tax residence.
- Flexible structure, suitable for partnerships, holdings, and international activities.
- A legal and credible alternative to offshore.
LTD, LLP, or Holding: which choice for you?
LTD (Private Limited Company)
Liability: Limited to invested capital
Taxation: UK Corporation Tax: 25% (since 2023)
VAT: Mandatory above £85,000 in annual turnover
Ideal use:
- E-commerce
- Consulting
- Services
- Local activity in Europe
Bank opening:
- Revolut
- Wise
- HSBC
- Barclays
- JP Morgan
Accounting obligations:
- Annual filing of accounts
- Annual HMRC declaration
Key advantages:
- Fast creation (24-48 h)
- International credibility
- Low capital required (£1)
Target audience:
- Entrepreneurs
- Freelancers
- SMEs
- Start-ups
Formation time: 24 to 48 h
Trust & credibility: Globally recognised structure
LLP (Limited Liability Partnership)
Liability: Limited to members’ contributions
Taxation: No UK corporation tax if:
- Non-resident members
- Activity conducted outside the UK
- Tax transparency (each member declares in their own country)
VAT:
- According to activity
- Often not applicable if activity is outside the UK
Ideal use:
- Partnerships
- International companies
- Tax optimisation
Bank opening:
- Revolut
- Wise
- HSBC
- Barclays
- JP Morgan
Accounting obligations:
- Annual declaration
- Simplified accounts
Key advantages:
- Transparent taxation
- Ideal for international activities
Target audience:
- International partners
- Investors
- Global service companies
Formation time: 24 to 48 h
Trust & credibility:
- Recognised
- Legal alternative to offshore
UK Holding (LTD or LLP)
Liability: Limited to invested capital
Taxation: Exemption of up to 95% on dividends received (subject to conditions)
VAT:
- Possible depending on activity
- Depends on managed subsidiaries
Ideal use:
- Group management
- Centralisation of subsidiaries
- Cross-Border UTA
Bank opening:
- Revolut
- Wise
- HSBC
- Barclays
- JP Morgan
Accounting obligations:
- Holding company accounting
- Dividend management
- Management of shareholdings
- Consolidation possible
Key advantages:
- Dividend optimisation
- Credibility of a UK holding company
- Restructuring tool
Target audience:
- Groups
- Investors
- Companies structuring a network of subsidiaries
Formation time: 24 to 48 h
Trust & credibility: Strong financial credibility (banks, partners, investors)
Create a holding company in London
The British holding company is a strategic solution for international groups wishing to centralise and optimise their management.
Advantages of a UK holding company:
- Tax optimisation: possible exemption of up to 95% on dividends received (subject to conditions).
- No residency constraints for shareholders and directors.
- International reputation: London remains a global benchmark.
- Cross-border TUP: possibility of absorbing a French company by a UK holding for dissolution without liquidation.
Our support includes:
- Creation of your holding company (LTD or LLP).
- Fast registration with Companies House.
- Premium bank introduction (HSBC, Barclays, Revolut, Wise).
- Specialised accounting and tax assistance.
- Complementary structuring (subsidiaries, shelf companies, TUP).
Our expertise: a turnkey solution
With Service-Societe.com, you don’t just get a registration: you benefit from a turnkey solution.
Fast registration
- Drafting and filing the articles of association.
- UTR (Unique Taxpayer Reference) number.
- Registration with HMRC.
Guaranteed bank account opening
- Fintech: Revolut Business, Wise.
- Physical banks: HSBC, Barclays, JP Morgan.
- Specific support for non-residents.
Tax and accounting compliance
- Annual filings (Confirmation Statement, Accounts).
- VAT and reverse charge – Article 194 Directive 2006/112/EC.
- Accounting handled by UK experts.
Additional services
- Registered office in London.
- Nominee director.
- Cross-border TUP.
- Shelf companies (società estere già pronte).
Concrete advantages of a British company
- No minimum capital (£1 is enough).
- 100% online process.
- Competitive taxation, with numerous optimisations.
- Global reputation, very different from offshore companies.
- Flexibility: LTD for operations, LLP for international, holding for structuring.
Why choose Service-Societe.com?
- Money-back guarantee in case of registration failure.
- Over 15 years of experience in cross-border companies.
- Responsive French-speaking support, 6 days a week.
- Tax, accounting, and banking support after creation.
- Hundreds of satisfied clients (see Service-Societe.com reviews, Trustpilot).
Price range: 1 000,00 € through 1 200,00 €
HT *No travel required – Registration guaranteed within 48h
Official registration fees and government taxes included
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Frequently asked questions
What are the legal structures in the UK and how to choose (LTD, LLP, Holding)?
In the UK, three common structures meet distinct objectives:
➡️ LTD (Private Limited Company)
Definition: limited liability company, independent of its founders.
Liability: limited to contributions.
Why choose it? Ideal for e-commerce, service providers, freelancers, SMEs, and startups.
Taxation: subject to UK Corporation Tax.
VAT: application of the British VAT regime if the threshold is exceeded.
Capital: no legal minimum required (symbolic £1 is common).
Credibility: strong with clients, suppliers, and international banks.
➡️ LLP (Limited Liability Partnership)
Definition: limited liability partnership, tax-transparent.
Liability: limited to members’ contributions.
Taxation: no UK corporation tax if members are non-residents and profits come from activities outside the UK; each member declares their income in their country of tax residence.
Why choose it? Flexible and international structure suitable for consultants, professional firms, cross-border partnerships, and international tax optimisation.
➡️ UK Holding (via LTD or LLP)
Definition: entity holding shares in other companies.
Objective: centralise, protect, and optimise the holding of assets and income.
Taxation: possible exemption of up to 95% on dividends received under the UK participation regime conditions.
Usage: structuring international groups, optimising dividend flows, cross-border TUP.
👉 Practical advice:
LTD for a standard operational structure.
LLP for partnerships and tax optimisation when members are non-residents.
Holding to structure a group or optimise the holding of shares.
How does the creation of a company in London (LTD/LLP/Holding) work and what are the timelines?
- Setting up a company in the United Kingdom is considered one of the fastest in the world:
Key steps:
Preparing the file: collecting documents (passport/ID, proof of address, shareholder structure).
Drafting the articles of association and incorporation documents.
Filing the register of beneficial owners (PSC – Persons with Significant Control) with Companies House.Filing via Companies House (online or through a provider).
Obtaining the Certificate of Incorporation, registration number, and UTR (Unique Taxpayer Reference).
Registration with HMRC for taxation and, if necessary, VAT.
Bank introduction to fintechs or traditional banks (see question 3).
Observed timelines:
24 to 48 hours for an LTD, LLP, or Holding when all documents are compliant and the registry is operating normally.
Express registration: possible in most cases via electronic submission.
👉 Practical note:
KYC/AML checks can extend banking or tax timelines if beneficial owner profiles are complex or multi-national.
What taxation applies to British companies (Corporation Tax, LLP, Holding, VAT)?
British taxation offers attractive options but differs according to the structure:
► LTD (Private Limited Company)
Corporation Tax: 25% since 2023 (standard rate).
Common business objects: e-commerce, consulting, B2B/B2C services.
Application of UK VAT if the taxable turnover threshold is reached (£85,000 per year).
► LLP (Limited Liability Partnership)
No UK corporation tax if members are non-residents and the actual activity is conducted outside the UK; profits are taxed at the member level in their country of residence.
This becomes a tax-transparent tool, often used to structure international services.
► UK Holding
Partial exemption (up to 95%) on dividends received from foreign subsidiaries under participation regime conditions (Participation Exemption).
Optimisation of dividend flows via group structuring.
► British VAT
Standard VAT at 20% (UK); possibility to register for VAT even if the company is non-resident depending on the type of operations (e.g., B2C distance selling, import/export).
👉 Quick comparison:
LTD: classic corporation tax, VAT according to threshold.
LLP: tax transparency if non-residency conditions are met.
Holding: dividend optimisation within groups.
Can a UK company be created remotely, a bank account opened, and what are the obligations after creation?
Remote creation: Yes — 100% online without travel with Service-Societe.com.
Required documents: valid passport/ID, recent proof of address, information on directors/shareholders, and business object.
We prepare your complete file, submit it to Companies House, and deliver the official documents to you.
Bank opening (European IBAN & GBP):
Fintechs (accelerated): Revolut Business, Wise – opening often in a few hours to a few days depending on KYC/AML checks.
Traditional banks: HSBC, Barclays, JP Morgan – longer procedures (generally 7–14 days depending on profile).
British banks require proof of economic substance, especially if the activity is international or multi-jurisdictional.
Post-creation obligations:
Annual tax returns to HMRC: Corporation Tax Return for LTDs.
Confirmation Statement (formerly Annual Return): annual filing with Companies House describing shareholders and directors.
Annual Accounts: preparation in accordance with UK standards (GAAP/IFRS as applicable).
VAT – if applicable: periodic declarations according to activity.
Economic substance:
Even though UK law does not impose a universal minimum substance, banks and tax authorities often require:
professional registered office,
actual activities,
consistent contracts/invoices,
credible organisational presence (e.g., active director).
This secures bank opening, access to PSPs (Stripe, marketplaces), and reduces the risk of tax disputes.