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Guidance on medical examination requirements for certain UKVI routes — via approved clinics and partners, with an optional link to UK company formation within a wider path.

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How we help

We guide you through the right steps and coordinate with partners when needed — especially if you are forming a UK Limited as part of a wider immigration route (such as Innovator Founder) with a licensed lawyer.

Important note

Owning a UK Ltd does not replace UKVI medical or legal requirements. We keep formation clearly separate from any complementary medical/immigration coordination.

Next step

Check your visa type and country requirements on the UKVI site
If you need a British trading entity, start at /order
Message us on WhatsApp with visa type and country of residence

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a medical examination with a UK visa or forming the company?

Forming the company does not require a medical examination. Some British visa routes require an examination (such as for tuberculosis) depending on the country of residence and the type of visa — check UKVI. The /visa-medical page is for guidance; confirm the official requirements before booking.

Eteform can direct you to partners when needed as part of a broader immigration path with your legal advisor.

Does a UK company grant me residency or a visa?

No, forming a UK Ltd alone does not grant you a visa or the right to reside in the UK — this is one of the most common misconceptions. Companies House registers your company as a legal entity, but that is completely separate from the British immigration system.

However, owning a UK company may be part of an immigration path if certain conditions are met: the Innovator Founder Visa route requires an innovative company and an approved endorsing body.

The Skilled Worker route requires a job offer from a UK company (which could be your company if you employ yourself under conditions). The Global Talent route is for exceptional people in technology and research.

In all these routes, the company alone is not enough — you need a business plan, funding, or a job offer that meets Home Office criteria. Eteform explains this to every client from the start so you do not build false expectations. If your main goal is residency, consult a licensed immigration lawyer before formation.

Does forming the company help with a British visa application?

It may help as evidence of a genuine business activity within an appropriate route, but it does not guarantee approval and does not substitute for the Home Office conditions. Many applicants mistakenly believe that a Certificate of Incorporation = residency.

The correct approach: form the company for clear business reasons, then build the visa file with a lawyer if your goal is immigration. Eteform forms the entity in a compliant way (address, ACSP, documents) so it is ready if you need it later — without any immigration promises.

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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.