Do I still need to file this — I heard the requirement was paused?

This is exactly why we don't publish a fixed answer here — the requirement's enforcement has changed more than once since it was introduced. Order this service and we'll confirm your company's actual current obligation before filing anything or charging beyond the initial check.

What happens if I don't file?

When the requirement is in force, penalties for a company required to file and failing to do so can be significant, including daily fines. We're not your legal counsel — this is general information, not legal advice for your specific situation.

Is this a one-time filing or annual?

Generally a one-time initial report, with an update filing required if beneficial owner information changes (e.g. an ownership change) — not a recurring annual filing like a UK Confirmation Statement.

Can Eteform file this if you didn't form my US LLC?

Yes — this service works for any existing US LLC or Corp, regardless of who formed it.

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.

As an ACSP agent authorised by Companies House, 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 starts at £50 including the Companies House government fee — a complete digital package. The digital + print package from £80 adds printed documents, the privacy package from £120 includes a London registered office and director address protection, and the all-inclusive package from £200 combines formation, addresses, tax registrations, and bank account assistance.

There are no hidden fees: every package lists exactly what it includes, and annual renewals (registered office, CS01 confirmation statement) are disclosed upfront. Compare packages on the pricing 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 £50/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 £100/year adds a trading address for client and bank mail, while the premium virtual office includes a formal lease agreement commonly accepted for business bank account opening and payment gateway verification.

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.

International formation: USA, UAE, Saudi Arabia and more

Beyond the UK we form companies in the USA (LLC from $199), UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, Georgia, and Cyprus, plus offshore companies in BVI, Seychelles, and RAK. Each destination has a complete package covering registration, addresses, and local requirements — some with investor residency tracks.

Not sure which country fits your business? Compare UK vs Dubai and UK Ltd vs US LLC, or browse all destinations. We serve founders across the Gulf, Levant, North Africa, and the diaspora in Europe and the Americas, with full Arabic and English support over WhatsApp and email.

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 the full activities directory or use the package comparison if you are weighing several formation destinations.

Why do Arab founders choose Eteform?

Eteform.com Ltd is a UK company registered since 2015 and authorised as an ACSP agent by Companies House — meaning we are officially permitted to verify founder identity and file incorporations directly, unlike unauthorised intermediaries. 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.

US compliance

US BOI/FinCEN Filing — Beneficial Ownership Information Report

A Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report to FinCEN, the US Treasury's financial crimes unit, disclosing who actually owns or controls your US LLC or Corp — a requirement introduced by the US Corporate Transparency Act.

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How remote UK Ltd formation works in practice

A UK Private Limited Company (Ltd) is a separate legal entity registered at Companies House. Non-resident founders can form one remotely through an authorised ACSP. Eteform handles the filing and checks in 24–48 working hours. Six service packages start from £226; the £100 Companies House fee is shown separately.

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 Ltd formation does not grant UK residency or a visa, and bank or payment-gateway approval is never guaranteed. What we control is a correctly filed, transparent entity with Arabic support from order to certificate — so you can compare packages, read the formation guide, or start your order with clear GBP pricing.

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

This is an evolving legal area — we confirm current rules at filing time

BOI reporting requirements have been the subject of ongoing US legal challenges and changing enforcement guidance since the rule was introduced. Rather than quote a specific deadline or exemption list here that may be outdated by the time you read this, we check FinCEN's current requirements — including whether your company is currently required to file at all — at the time you order, and explain your actual obligation before filing anything.

Who typically needs to file

Most US LLCs and Corps formed by filing with a state Secretary of State
Companies without a specific FinCEN exemption (a short list — mostly larger, already-regulated entities)

UK company formation — quick answers

UK company formation — quick answers

US BOI/FinCEN Filing — Beneficial Ownership Information Report

How remote UK Ltd formation works in practice

This is an evolving legal area — we confirm current rules at filing time

Who typically needs to file

How the filing works step by step

What we deliver within the £55 fee

FAQ about this service

Do I still need to file this — I heard the requirement was paused?

What happens if I don't file?

Is this a one-time filing or annual?

Can Eteform file this if you didn't form my US LLC?

UK company formation — quick answers

UK company formation — quick answers

US BOI/FinCEN Filing — Beneficial Ownership Information Report

How remote UK Ltd formation works in practice

This is an evolving legal area — we confirm current rules at filing time

Who typically needs to file

How the filing works step by step

What we deliver within the £55 fee

FAQ about this service

Do I still need to file this — I heard the requirement was paused?

What happens if I don't file?

Is this a one-time filing or annual?

Can Eteform file this if you didn't form my US LLC?

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