E-commerce needs a trusted UK entity. Eteform forms your Ltd with London address, VAT and Arabic support.
UK Ltd for e-commerce — your online business needs it
Running a Shopify store, WooCommerce site, or Etsy shop? Sooner or later you'll be asked: "Enter your company details." Payment gateways like Stripe, PayPal, and Amazon don't trust personal accounts for business volumes.
A UK Ltd solves everything: business account, UK IBAN, VAT number, and official London address. Limited liability means if something goes wrong with a customer, your personal assets are protected.
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Shopify + Stripe + UK Ltd
Shopify Payments UK requires: a registered company, UK address, and UK bank account. All three come with a UK Ltd.
Stripe UK checks Companies House — any mismatch in name or address freezes your account. Eteform's London registered office ensures approval.
Activation path: UK Ltd → London address → Wise Business → Connect Shopify/Stripe. Ready to sell in 3–5 days.
Dropshipping with a UK Ltd
Dropshipping without inventory = higher margins, different challenges. Suppliers trust a UK Ltd more than an individual. Stripe rejects personal accounts. Amazon requires a legal entity.
UK Ltd gives you: official contracts with suppliers, a UK return address, and credibility with customers. Privacy? Director Service Address hides your home address from the public register.
SIC code 47910 for online retail. VAT: if your suppliers are in the UK and you sell to UK customers, VAT is mandatory from day one.
Address and mail for e-commerce
Every UK Ltd must have a Registered Office in the UK. Eteform provides a London address that appears on Companies House — used for HMRC, Amazon, and Stripe correspondence.
Virtual Office adds mail scanning, call answering, and a professional presence. Mail is scanned and sent to your email — you're in Dubai or Riyadh, your London mail arrives digitally.
London registered office guide
Eteform e-commerce package
E-commerce entrepreneurs have specific needs. Eteform's Fully Inclusive package is designed for you: Ltd formation + London address + VAT + PAYE + CS01 + bank guidance. Everything in one bundle.
From £50 (Digital). Fully Inclusive at £200. Stripe and PayPal accepted in GBP. English and Arabic WhatsApp support — from formation to your first sale.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Shopify UK accept non-residents?
Yes — with UK Ltd + Wise/Revolut account + London registered office. All three available from Eteform.
Does dropshipping require UK VAT?
If selling to UK customers with stock in the UK — yes. If supplier is in China and customer is in the UK — depends on volume. Consult a specialist.
Which SIC code for e-commerce?
47910 (retail via internet). Eteform sets this at formation.
Is a Virtual Office enough for Stripe?
The Registered Office is what matters. Virtual Office is an added benefit for credibility.
How much does formation cost for e-commerce?
From £50 Digital + £50 Companies House fee = ~£100. Fully Inclusive at £200 includes VAT and everything.
How long until I can activate Shopify Payments?
After UK Ltd + Wise Business — 1–3 days. Stripe checks Companies House.
Does UK Ltd give me a PayPal Business account?
Yes — PayPal Business accepts UK Ltd from any country. Connect your UK bank account directly.
Company Formation Packages
Transparent Ltd formation packages — from Digital to Fully Inclusive
Digital
Fast electronic formation — ideal for beginners
- Private Limited (Ltd) company formation
- Companies House application filing
- Certificate of Incorporation (PDF)
- Memorandum & Articles of Association
- Arabic email support
Digital + Print
Everything in Digital plus official printed documents
- Everything in the Digital package
- Printed copies of the certificate of incorporation
- Company seal
- Register of Members & Directors
- International mail delivery
Privacy
London registered office + director privacy protection
- Everything in Digital + Print
- Registered Office Address — London
- Director Service Address
- Mail forwarding
- Keep your home address off the public register
Fully Inclusive
All-in-one package — formation, tax & payroll
- Everything in Privacy
- VAT Registration (HMRC)
- PAYE Setup
- Guidance on opening a UK business bank account
- Initial accountant consultation (30 minutes)
