Register a UK company

The most common form of business in the UK，Approximately 90% of registered entities。Have independent legal personality，A shareholder's financial liability is limited to the amount he or she agrees to pay for the shares。No minimum share capital limit (usually £1 is sufficient)，At least 1 natural person director and 1 shareholder are required，Shares not available for sale to the public。as a separate taxable entity，Required to pay corporate income tax of 19% to 25%。

Shares may be offered to the public or listed on a stock exchange。Strict regulatory requirements，The statutory minimum share capital is £50,000 (at least 25% and all premiums must be paid up before commencing business)。Mandatory at least 2 directors、2shareholders，and must appoint a professionally qualified company secretary。

Combines the "limited liability protection" of a limited company with the "flexibility" of a traditional partnership。The LLP itself is an independent legal person，But it has “Tax transparency” in tax matters，Entity pays no corporate income tax，Profits are distributed directly to partners，Each partner pays personal income tax。Ideal for professional services organizations or joint ventures。

The UK has a transparent regulatory environment and a mature common law system，Business rules are clear。Registering a company in the UK provides businesses with a strong international legal status，Protected by the Commonwealth Government，Is an enterprise conducting overseas capital operations?、An excellent springboard for overseas listing and brand “going global”。

英国私人有限公司通常没有统一最低股本门槛，但发行、缴款、董事和PSC披露须按Companies House要求办理；银行和税务另行审查。

英国企业税、VAT、股息和研发优惠取决于利润、qualifications、税务居民和当期法规，不能用固定税率或协定数量概括。

英国一般不实行外汇审批制度，但制裁、Anti-money laundering、tax declaration、银行合同和支付监管仍可能限制交易。

Name must be unique，A private limited company must end with "Limited" or "Ltd"。The use of names that are offensive or conflict with existing trademarks is strictly prohibited；Without special official permission，May not contain sensitive words (such as Royal, Bank, Government, etc.)。

Must have a residence permit located in the United Kingdom (England、Wales、Scotland or Northern Ireland) physical address，Serves as the legal mailing address for receiving official correspondence and legal documents。Hong Kong Xintong can provide customers with compliant British local registered address services。

At least one natural person over 16 years old needs to be appointed as a director，At least 1 shareholder。Directors and shareholders can be the same person，There are no legal restrictions on nationality or place of residence。Valid proof of identity (passport) and address proof documents are required。

A Memorandum of Association signed by the initial shareholders must be prepared(Memorandum of Association)and the "Articles of Association" stipulating internal management.(Articles of Association)。At the same time, you need to select at least one Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) to define the company’s main business nature.。