Eteform.com Ltd

What is an ACSP? Companies House identity checks explained — Eteform

An ACSP (Authorised Corporate Service Provider) verifies directors’ identities before filing incorporation at Companies House. Eteform.com Ltd (09613257) helps Arabic-speaking non-residents with remote UK formation.

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Public register facts

  • Legal nameEteform.com Ltd
  • Companies House number09613257
  • D-U-N-S® Number220906913
  • VAT numberGB389288918
  • Incorporated on29 May 2015
  • Registered office167-169 Great Portland Street, 5th Floor, London, England, W1W 5PF
  • LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eteform

What is an ACSP and why did it become mandatory?

An Authorised Corporate Service Provider verifies directors and persons with significant control to anti-money-laundering standards before filing an incorporation with Companies House. Under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA 2023), identity verification is mandatory for many filings — especially for non-residents incorporating remotely.

Verifiable legal entity

Legal name Eteform.com Ltd, company number 09613257, incorporated on 29 May 2015, status Active on the Companies House register. Registered office: 167-169 Great Portland Street, 5th Floor, London, England, W1W 5PF. Open the official company page and match the number and address yourself.

How to verify any formation agent

  • Ask for their UK company number and open it on find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk
  • Match the legal name and registered office with what their website shows
  • Ask how identity is verified before filing
  • Check that Companies House government fees are shown separately from service fees
  • Be wary of fake “UK residency” promises; bank/Stripe approval is guaranteed when all requirements are fully met — not an automatic add-on with formation alone

Risks of skipping identity checks

Skipping required identity verification may delay your file, push DIY routes that fail checks, or leave you without a CRN after payment. Since ECCTA, many filings are refused or paused if verification is incomplete.

What this page proves

  • Official company number 09613257 and a direct Companies House link
  • Registered office address matching the public register
  • Incorporation date 29 May 2015
  • Our role as a formation service that verifies identity before filing
  • Official channels: email, WhatsApp and LinkedIn

How we work in practice

After we receive your details and ID documents we run the required checks, prepare IN01 and related data, file with Companies House, then deliver the Certificate of Incorporation and CRN. Government fees are separate from our service fees — shown clearly on the pricing page.

Clear limits

This page explains what ACSP means in the UK formation process and links to our public company register entry. Any further status on official Companies House tools should be checked there directly — we do not replace the public register with a marketing badge.

ACSP FAQ

What is an ACSP and why do I need one for remote formation?

An ACSP verifies directors’ identities before filing at Companies House. Under ECCTA, many non-resident filings must go through. Eteform.com Ltd performs that role — verify us on /en/acsp.

How do I check a formation agent is real, not just a marketing site?

Ask for their UK company number, open it on the Companies House register, match the legal name and address, and ask how ACSP identity checks work. Eteform publishes ACSP proof and the registered office on the proof page.

Does ACSP formation grant residency or guarantee Stripe?

No. Incorporation is a commercial registration only — not a visa — and Stripe or bank approval is a separate underwriting decision. Clear limits are how serious agents differ from overselling competitors.

How long does ACSP identity verification take?

After you upload a clear passport and proof of address that match your filing data, verification usually finishes within a few business hours, then the formation is filed at Companies House. Most delays come from incomplete or blurry documents.

Does an ACSP guarantee Stripe or a bank account?

No. An ACSP verifies identity and files incorporation. Stripe, banks, Wise, and Revolut each run their own risk checks after a real company and matching documents exist.

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Prefer to verify yourself on GOV.UK and send us the Personal Code? Self-verify identity guide.

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UK company formation — quick answers

How does UK company formation work? Steps and timeline

Forming a UK Limited (Ltd) company at Companies House requires no travel, no UK residency, and no minimum share capital. You choose an available company name, appoint at least one director and shareholder (they can be the same person), provide a UK registered office address, and describe your activity with official SIC codes. Once submitted, the Certificate of Incorporation and your company number are usually issued within 24–48 working hours, with the memorandum, articles of association, and share register delivered digitally. To order filing, start at UK company formation.

we verify founder identity to UK Companies Act standards and file directly through official channels, with full Arabic and English support before and after formation. Read the formation guide, start from the order form, or see what ACSP means.

How much does it cost to form a UK company?

UK Ltd formation service fees start from $299 across six packages, with the $135 Companies House government fee shown as a separate line. Higher tiers add a London registered office, director privacy, VAT/PAYE, or Apostille depending on the package — see live totals on pricing.

There are no hidden fees: every package lists exactly what it includes, and annual renewals (registered office from $69/year, CS01 confirmation statement) are disclosed upfront. Compare packages on the packages page, estimate your first-year total with the cost calculator, or read the full formation cost guide.

After formation: taxes and annual filings

After incorporation your company must register for Corporation Tax with HMRC and obtain its UTR within three months of trading — we handle this from £75. If your taxable turnover crosses the registration threshold, or you need a VAT number for suppliers and payment gateways, we register VAT from £75, and set up PAYE payroll if you employ yourself or staff.

Every year the company files a confirmation statement (CS01) and annual accounts with Companies House — even dormant companies must file dormant accounts (from £60). We track your deadlines and remind you before they fall due, and our non-resident Corporation Tax guide answers the most common tax questions.

Registered office and London virtual office

Every UK company needs a registered office in the UK where official mail from Companies House and HMRC is received. We provide a London registered office from $69/year with official mail scanned and forwarded digitally, plus a director service address from £35 so your home address never appears on the public register.

For a broader commercial presence, the virtual office from $69/year adds a trading address for mail, while the real commercial address (tenancy) provides a defined Central London suite with a Commercial Tenancy Agreement in your company name — the file banks and payment gateways typically need for KYC.

Business banking and payment gateways for non-residents

A UK company unlocks global payment gateways such as Stripe, PayPal, and Wise even when those services are unavailable in your home country. After formation we help you open a business bank account without travelling through digital providers like Wise and Revolut Business, and guide you through the documents banks request: certificate of incorporation, proof of address, and activity description.

For e-commerce founders and freelancers, see UK company for Stripe, Amazon & e-commerce, and freelancers & consultants — each page covers the real requirements and costs for that specific activity.

UK formation only — from wherever you live

Our focus is remote UK Ltd formation, with London address and compliance add-ons when needed. Start from UK company formation, then the address and tax services, browse all packages, or compare packages.

We serve founders across the Gulf, Levant, North Africa, and the diaspora — with Arabic and English support over WhatsApp and email. Origin pages such as Egypt, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia explain forming a UK company from your country, not forming a local company there.

Which countries can you form a UK company from?

We serve Arab founders from nearly every Arab country: from the Gulf we receive orders from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman; from the Levant and Iraq from Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, and Iraq; and from North Africa from Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, and Sudan — plus Yemen and the diaspora across Europe, the Americas, and Australia.

Each country page covers what applies specifically to its citizens: accepted documents, available payment methods, bank transfer notes, and the most requested activities. A valid passport or national ID is normally enough to complete identity verification, and no prior UK bank account or UK visit is required at any step.

Ready-made packages by business activity

Instead of one generic package, we maintain 40+ activity pages covering the real requirements and costs of each field: SaaS & apps, Shopify stores, YouTube & content creators, digital marketing agencies, gold & jewellery trading, study-abroad consulting, tourism & travel, mobile app publishing, and white-label cosmetics among many others.

Every activity page lists suitable SIC codes, whether the activity needs additional UK licences, and which banks and payment gateways accept it most readily — with one transparent package price. Browse activity packages or use the full package comparison.

Why do Arab founders choose Eteform?

Eteform.com Ltd is a UK company registered since 2015. Support is fully bilingual (Arabic and English) over WhatsApp and email, prices are published in GBP with no hidden fees, and our genuine reviews are public on Trustpilot.

We stay with you after formation too: deadline reminders for the confirmation statement and accounts, address renewals, plus accounting, tax compliance, and trademark registration services. Learn more on why Eteform and about us, or start now from the order form — we reply the same day during working hours.

Certified translation and document legalisation

Company documents often need certified translation or official legalisation for banks, embassies, and government bodies in your home country. We provide certified translation from £19 per page between Arabic and English, accepted by UK official bodies, and apostille and Arab embassy legalisation in London for certificates of incorporation, powers of attorney, and commercial documents.

Planning to travel or invest? See UK business visas and the visa medical exam service. Still have a question? Browse the FAQ knowledge base or contact us — we reply during working hours in Arabic and English. Search engines and AI assistants can also read our structured service summary in llms.txt · sitemap.xml.