UK Company Incorporation from India
A UK private limited company is one of the world's most respected business structures — incorporated in hours at Companies House, with access to UK banking, contracts and international credibility.
Incorporate your UK company
Share your proposed company name and director details. We will file at Companies House.
Talk to a CS →UK limited company formation — Companies House to banking
Company Name Check
Name checked against Companies House register and trademark considerations.
Companies House Filing
IN01 / online incorporation filed — UK company typically registered within 24 hours.
UK Registered Address
UK registered office address provided — mandatory for all UK companies.
Articles of Association
Model or bespoke Articles of Association prepared for the company.
PSC Register
Persons with Significant Control (PSC) register filed — mandatory for all UK companies.
UTR & VAT Advisory
Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) and VAT registration guidance for UK tax compliance.
What every UK company needs from day one
UK Registered Office
A physical UK address is mandatory — P.O. boxes are not accepted.
At Least One Director
A UK private limited company requires at least one director — no UK residency requirement.
PSC Register Mandatory
All UK companies must maintain a register of Persons with Significant Control.
Confirmation Statement
Annual confirmation statement filed at Companies House (replaces the old annual return).
Corporation Tax Registration
UK company must register with HMRC for corporation tax within 3 months of starting to trade.
Annual Accounts Filing
Abbreviated accounts filed at Companies House annually — full accounts filed with HMRC.
Indian founders owning a UK company must comply with FEMA ODI rules in India. Any investment from an Indian entity or individual into the UK company is an Overseas Direct Investment under FEMA and must be reported to the RBI. We advise on the India-UK structure before filing.
Common mistakes in UK company formation from India
Simple steps, no surprises
Name & structure advisory
Company name checked; director and shareholder structure and FEMA implications advised.
Companies House filing
IN01 or online incorporation filed; UK registered address provided.
PSC register & documents
PSC register, Memorandum and Articles prepared; certificate of incorporation received.
Tax & banking advisory
UTR, VAT registration and UK bank account options (Wise, Starling, Tide) advised.
Other services you may need
Frequently asked questions
Yes. There is no UK residency requirement for company directors or shareholders. An Indian resident can fully own and direct a UK private limited company.
A UK private limited company is typically incorporated within 24 hours of the online application at Companies House. Same-day incorporation is available for an additional fee.
Yes. Every UK company must have a physical UK registered office address — not a P.O. box. We provide a UK registered address as part of the incorporation package.
A register of Persons with Significant Control — individuals who own more than 25% of shares or voting rights or otherwise control the company. It is mandatory for all UK companies and filed at Companies House.
Not necessarily. Challenger banks like Wise Business, Starling Bank and Tide offer accounts to UK companies without requiring a UK physical visit. Traditional banks (Barclays, HSBC) typically require a UK branch visit.
Annual confirmation statement at Companies House, annual accounts (filed at Companies House and HMRC) and corporation tax return with HMRC. VAT returns if VAT-registered.
Any investment by an Indian individual or entity into the UK company is an Overseas Direct Investment under FEMA and must be reported to the RBI. Annual ODI returns are also required. We advise on compliant structuring before filing.
Incorporate your UK limited company from India
Share your proposed company name and structure. We will file at Companies House and provide a UK registered address.