Tax & payroll
Link your company to HMRC’s Corporation Tax system and obtain the necessary references (including UTR) — a timed obligation that starts after formation and does not wait for “the first big profit”.
A UK Private Limited Company (Ltd) is a separate legal entity registered at Companies House. Non-resident founders from the Gulf, Egypt, the Levant and North Africa can form one remotely when identity is verified through an authorised ACSP. Eteform.com Ltd handles the English name check, SIC activity, IN01 filing and ACSP checks — usually delivering the Certificate of Incorporation within 24–48 working hours. Packages start from £50; Companies House government fees are shown separately before payment.
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.
Usually you must register the company for Corporation Tax within months of starting to trade or according to HMRC notices. Waiting “until we make a profit” is a common cause of penalties. Even limited activity may start the clock. We set registration to your company’s actual dates, not a feeling of market readiness.
A Unique Taxpayer Reference is a tax reference you use when dealing with HMRC and filing returns. Without organising this file, returns are delayed or updates are rejected. We explain where the number is stored and who uses it (you or your accountant).
Dormant Accounts are filed with Companies House for a period with no significant accounting activity. That does not necessarily cancel dealing with HMRC about the company’s status. We explain both paths so you do not file Dormant while issuing real invoices — or the reverse.
Drawing profits from a UK Ltd to your personal account is subject to the rules of your country of residence and may be affected by double-tax treaties. The registration page does not replace personal tax advice; we set the framework and point you to a specialist before large distributions.
Registration activates the file. Tax due is calculated on profits in the later return. It may be zero in a loss-making or dormant period within the conditions.
An accountant or tax preparer. We prepare registration and the timetable; the figures are their responsibility unless you contract that explicitly.
Do not wait for a second letter. Start registration/settlement immediately; delay increases the penalty. Message us with company details so we can assess the position.
Rates change (for example 19% for smaller companies and 25% above certain thresholds with Marginal Relief). We confirm the rate in force with your accountant when you ask — do not rely on an old figure.
Yes entirely. CS01 is for Companies House; Corporation Tax is for HMRC. Two separate paths with different deadlines.
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