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UK Ltd package for Shopify and DTC stores

Shopify and DTC brands often need a UK Limited company for payments, supplier contracts and a professional storefront entity. Incorporation is submitted to Companies House remotely, with a London address available for the public register.

Full package£850

DurationTypically 24–48 working hours for formation after a complete file · addresses for one year where included

UK company formation for shopify stores — Eteform
Shopify storesUK company formation for shopify stores — Eteform

UK Ltd formation for Shopify — 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 clear UK Limited entity for clients, platforms and banking applications
  • Remote Companies House filing with ACSP identity verification
  • London registered office available with formation packages
  • Arabic and English support from Eteform through setup

A good fit if…

  • You need a UK company for this activity and can describe the business clearly
  • You want remote formation without travelling to the UK
  • You are ready to keep annual compliance (CS01 and tax filings) on track

May not suit you if…

  • You only need a UK visa or residency — a company does not provide that
  • The activity is not ready to operate or invoice yet
  • Local licences are required where you trade and you have not planned for them

Overview

Shopify and DTC brands often need a UK Limited company for payments, supplier contracts and a professional storefront entity. Incorporation is submitted to Companies House remotely, with a London address available for the public register.

What the full package usually covers

Formation remotely, core documents, London address options where included, SIC guidance for this activity, and practical next steps for banking — no fake visa claims; the financial institution decides approval when all requirements are met.

Next steps

  • Compare packages on Packages
  • Start formation via Order formation
  • Prepare passport and proof of address for ACSP checks
  • Keep Corporation Tax and CS01 deadlines on your calendar after the CRN

Full package for this activity

Shopify — full package

Founders who want a clean Shopify start with privacy and a path to a business account

£850

Service package price for formation + one year of addresses where included. Companies House government fees are paid separately at the rate in force when we file.

Duration: Typically 24–48 working hours for formation after a complete file · addresses for one year where included

Included in detail

  • UK Limited formation at Companies House remotely
  • Digital Certificate of Incorporation and core documents
  • London registered office for one year (where included in this package)
  • Director service address for register privacy for one year (where included)
  • SIC code guidance matched to this activity
  • Business account guidance (Wise Business or Revolut Business or similar, subject to eligibility)
  • Reminder for the first Confirmation Statement deadline
  • Arabic & English support until the CRN is issued

Not included

  • Companies House government filing fees
  • VAT registration (add later if needed)
  • Ongoing monthly bookkeeping or platform management
  • Bank or payment-provider decisions sit outside formation
  • Local licences in your country of operation (arrange with a local adviser)

Documents required

  • Valid passport for each director/shareholder
  • Recent proof of address (utility bill or bank statement)
  • Clear photo for identity checks if required under ACSP verification

Data we need from you

  • Proposed English company name (ideally 2–3 options)
  • Full legal name as on the passport for each director and shareholder
  • Date of birth and nationality
  • Share percentages between shareholders
  • Short description of the Shopify activity and income sources
  • Current country of residence, email and WhatsApp
  • Residential address for internal records (not published if you use a service address)

Timeline

  1. 1

    Day 0

    We collect data and documents, then review the name and SIC

  2. 2

    Within hours

    ACSP identity verification and file completion

  3. 3

    24–48 working hours

    IN01 filing and issue of the CRN and certificate

  4. 4

    After formation

    Address activation and business-account guidance

FAQ — Shopify stores

Can non-residents form a UK company for Shopify?

Yes. Non-residents can be directors and shareholders. Identity is verified remotely, and the registered office must be in the UK.

Does forming a UK company give me a UK visa or residency?

No. Company registration is separate from immigration. Any visa route has its own Home Office rules.

What is included in the Shopify stores package price?

The listed package covers our formation service and the address elements described on the page. Companies House government fees are separate. Bank or Stripe approval is decided by the provider when all requirements are fully met.

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