Stripe & payments
In Egypt, Libya, Iraq, Yemen and other markets, Stripe is hard or impossible to open directly. Many merchants and developers form a UK Ltd, then apply as a British entity — understanding that approval is decided by the provider when all requirements are fully met and needs a real website and activity. We incorporate via ACSP and file with Companies House; we do not open Stripe for you.
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.
In Egypt, Libya, Iraq, Yemen and other markets, Stripe is hard or impossible to open directly. Many merchants and developers form a UK Ltd, then apply as a British entity — understanding that approval is decided by the provider when all requirements are fully met and needs a real website and activity. We incorporate via ACSP and file with Companies House; we do not open Stripe for you.
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.
Full package for this activity
Founders who want a clean Stripe & payments start with privacy and a path to a business account
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
We collect data and documents, then review the name and SIC
ACSP identity verification and file completion
IN01 filing and issue of the CRN and certificate
Address activation and business-account guidance
Yes. Non-residents can be directors and shareholders. Identity is verified remotely, and the registered office must be in the UK.
No. Company registration is separate from immigration. Any visa route has its own Home Office rules.
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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