London lettings

UK Ltd package for London lettings

The property manager follows the tenant, collects rent, coordinates repairs, and issues a monthly report to an owner in the Gulf, with a fee invoice from a UK company with a London registered office. The company does not grant an estate-agent licence if your work needs one, does not guarantee occupancy, and does not open a mortgage.

Full package£1400

Duration24–48 UK business hours after documents and payment are complete

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**London property management**UK company formation for london property management — Eteform

UK Ltd formation for London lettings — what to expect

A UK Private Limited Company (Ltd) is a separate legal entity registered at Companies House. Non-resident founders can form one remotely through structured identity verification support. Eteform handles the filing and checks in 24–48 working hours. Four service packages start from £450; add £30 identity verification and a separate £100 Companies House fee.

After incorporation you receive a CRN and digital documents. Many founders then open Wise Business or Revolut Business, set a London registered office if needed, and prepare for Stripe, Shopify or Amazon using matching company details. Annual duties typically include the Confirmation Statement (CS01), accounts, and Corporation Tax registration with HMRC when trading starts. Dormant companies still have lighter filing duties — they are not a full exemption from Companies House.

UK company formation does not grant UK residency or a visa. Eteform delivers legal, complete execution with a correctly filed, transparent entity and Arabic support from order to certificate, plus a clear file for bank or payment-gateway applications. Compare packages, read the formation guide, or start your order with clear pricing.

See also UK company formation, 2026 cost breakdown, and the full guide.

Why form a UK company for this activity?

A sterling management fee invoice in the company name
A London registered office for one year in front of owner and tenant
Three offers: monthly management, tenant check-in, or maintenance oversight
A management contract that states the fee and does not promise guaranteed occupancy
Rent money kept apart from a personal account under local deposit rules
A director service address that keeps the home address private
A certificate and company number to introduce the office
Acceptance of a financial account remains that institution’s decision

A good fit if…

You manage London flats for non-resident owners
You will follow tenancy-deposit rules and any local licence that applies
Fees are stated in the management contract

May not suit you if…

You expect formation to replace an estate-agent licence if your work needs one
You will promise the owner full occupancy or a guaranteed yield
You mix tenant rent with your personal account
You expect a bank account the moment the number is issued

What a property manager can invoice after formation

The company makes management billable. Local licensing and deposit protection stay where English law applies:

An owner in Riyadh holds a flat in Canary Wharf: monthly report, rent collection and a plumber booked, on a management fee invoice
A new tenant check-in: inventory, keys, and deposit protection in a scheme if required
Seasonal maintenance oversight before the letting season, at a published price to the owner
Coordination with the owner’s accountant on an annual rent summary, without giving the owner tax advice unless you are qualified
A management contract for several units owned by the same Gulf family, on one monthly fee invoice
Tenant complaint follow-up and owner updates inside a written response time

What you sell, and what stays local and legal

The product is management and operations: reports, repairs and tenant follow-up. An agent licence if required, tenancy-deposit protection, and short-let rules in some boroughs are separate paths. This package does not issue an estate-agent licence.

The professional limit

Companies House does not replace a licence or membership your work needs in England. Do not promise a yield, full occupancy, or council approval for a short let. Rent and deposits are handled under local rules, not in a personal account. We review the name so it does not imply a bank or an investment fund.

The London address

The registered office is for mail and invoices. It is not the let property’s address unless that is arranged under a separate contract.

The first week after the company number

A written management contract with fees and limits, and no promised yield
Review deposit protection and local licensing with an England adviser if needed
Keep operating funds apart from personal money
Note the Confirmation Statement via What ACSP means

Full package for this activity

London property management — formation and address

A property manager serving Gulf owners of London units

£1400

The Eteform fee covers formation, a London registered office for one year, and a director service address for one year. The Companies House fee (£100) is separate. The package does not include an estate-agent licence, guaranteed occupancy, or a mortgage. Filing is typically inside 24–48 UK business hours after a complete file. That describes the process; it is not a promised day.

Duration: 24–48 UK business hours after documents and payment are complete

Included in detail

Formation of a UK private limited company at Companies House through an ACSP agent
A digital certificate of incorporation and the company number
A London registered office for one year
A director service address for one year
A name and description review for property management
Arabic support until the documents are issued
A reminder for the first Confirmation Statement (CS01)

Not included

The Companies House government fee (£100)
An estate-agent licence or professional membership if required
Guaranteed occupancy or yield
A mortgage, or a guaranteed bank account
Tax advice for the owner

Documents required

A valid passport for each director and shareholder
Recent proof of address
A short description of the management model (long let or short let)

Data we need from you

Approximate unit count and London area
A proposed English name
Directors and shareholders
Email and WhatsApp

Timeline

1
Description review
We set the description to management, not an investment fund
2
Identity checks
The ACSP route, then the filing
3
24–48 business hours
The company number is issued
4
After formation
A management contract and price list, then local licensing if needed

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FAQ — London property management

Who is this package for?

For a property manager who looks after London flats for owners in the Gulf. It is not a guaranteed yield.

Is formation an estate-agent licence?

No. If your work needs a licence or membership in England, that is a separate path.

Can I promise full occupancy?

No. No guaranteed yield and no guaranteed occupancy. Fees are for the agreed management work.

Where is the tenant’s deposit held?

In a required tenancy-deposit protection scheme in England if it applies. It is not mixed with your personal account.

What does it cost?

The Eteform fee is £1400. The Companies House fee of £100 is separate. Filing is typically inside 24–48 UK business hours after a complete file.

Are short lets always allowed?

No. Some London boroughs restrict short lets. Check the council before advertising. The company does not grant council approval.

Does a bank account open with the company?

No. Acceptance is the financial institution’s decision after its checks.

How do I order?

Start from this page and mention London property management.