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UK company formation — register a UK Ltd remotely

Form a UK Limited company at Companies House without travel. We review the name and SIC codes, complete ACSP identity checks, and file IN01. Arabic follow-up until your certificate arrives.

Service fees from £450. Add £30 required identity verification and a separate £100 Companies House fee at checkout (Starter total £580). Documents usually arrive within 24–48 working hours after a complete file.

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Remote UK formation — Arab founder at a quiet home office
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Direct answer

UK company formation means registering a Private Limited (Ltd) at Companies House — not opening a branch and not securing a visa. With Eteform, service fees start at £450, plus £30 required identity verification and a separate £100 government fee. Filing usually completes within 24–48 working hours once the file and checks are complete. Compare packages, or see the year-one cost breakdown.

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What happens when you form a UK company?

Companies House is the UK company register. When your file is complete and compliant, it issues a CRN and incorporation certificate. You register a legal entity that can contract and invoice under a UK name — not a branch at Heathrow.

Eteform.com Ltd is a registered ACSP since 2015 (company no. 09613257). We prepare the IN01 with you, run identity checks, and submit to the register.

UK formation path — legal corridor with walnut doors, no people

What is included and what is not

What formation includes

  • Name and SIC review before payment
  • ACSP identity checks for directors and PSCs
  • IN01 filing at Companies House
  • Digital certificate plus memorandum and articles
  • London registered office included from Starter
  • Arabic follow-up until documents arrive

What formation does not include

  • Bank account (bank or Wise/Revolut decides)
  • Stripe or PayPal
  • Visa or UK residency
  • VAT and Corporation Tax unless you add them later

Cost: service fee and government fee (separate)

Eteform service fees start at £450 (Starter). At checkout add £30 required identity verification and the £100 Companies House fee as separate lines — Starter total £580. We keep the government charge visible so you always see what goes to Companies House versus our fee.

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Who UK company formation is for

  • Amazon or Shopify sellers who need a UK entity for payments or invoices
  • Freelancers or agencies selling internationally who need contracts
  • Arabic-speaking founders who want support during filing
  • Founders comparing agents and verifying them at Companies House

Forming from Egypt or Saudi Arabia? See the local notes on UK formation from Egypt and UK formation from Saudi, then compare packages when you are ready to order.

Documents and ACSP identity checks

Documents we usually need

  • Valid passport (or accepted ID) for each director and PSC
  • Recent proof of personal address
  • Available English company name
  • Activity description and SIC codes
  • UK registered office — supplied in privacy packages if needed
Remote identity documents — closed passport edge and utility letter, no readable data

ACSP and Personal Code

Companies House requires director identity verification before accepting a file. Eteform.com Ltd is registered as an ACSP — we guide you through identity checks and Personal Code where applicable, then link verification to your formation file.

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Guides that support this page

Each guide answers one narrower question — cost, documents, banking, or non-resident context.

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UK company formation FAQs

What does UK company formation mean?
UK company formation means registering a Private Limited (Ltd) at Companies House as a separate legal entity. You receive a company number (CRN) and an incorporation certificate you can use to contract and invoice. Formation is not a visa and does not open a bank account automatically — banks and payment gateways decide later.
Can I form a UK company remotely without travelling?
Yes. UK Ltd filing at Companies House is electronic. Non-residents usually complete identity checks via an ACSP such as Eteform, then receive the company number and certificate once the file is complete.
How much does UK company formation cost with Eteform?
Service fees start from £450 (Starter). At checkout add £30 required identity verification and a separate £100 Companies House fee — Starter total £580. See the cost page and packages table.
How long does it take to form a UK company?
After complete details, identity checks and payment, filing usually completes within 24–48 working hours. Same-day filing is available when the file is ready before the UK cutoff.
Does UK company formation grant residency or a visa?
No. Incorporation is a company register process, not immigration. See the UK Ltd for Arabs hub for non-resident limits.
Do I need a UK bank account before formation?
No. Banking comes after the certificate. Most non-residents start with Wise Business or another digital provider — details on the UK banking page.
What does an ACSP do — and why not file alone?
Since identity reforms, many non-resident directors use a registered ACSP for identity verification and IN01 filing. DIY filing is possible in theory, but the ACSP path is clearer for Arabic-speaking founders and reduces rejections from incomplete files. See the ACSP page.

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