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UK Company Formation

Update Date:2015-11-9 8:44:21 Source:Tannet (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Views:699

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Company Name

The company name can only be in English language and ends with LTD or LIMITED. The company can be comprised of the words “International”, “Industrial”, “Investment”, etc.

Controlled or sensitive words such as “Royal”, “Common wealth”,“Bank”, “Union”, “Chamber of Commerce”, “Holdings”, “College”, “Association”, “Foundation”,etc will be required to obtain approval.

Note: For company names with the word “Group”, there must be at least 3 subsidiaries under the holding company.

Registered Capital

For a UK limited company the law does not state a general required minimum Charter Capital. It is recommended to be 1000GBP. There is no limit in regards to registered capital (No additional stamp duty payable). However, 0.5% stamp duty calculated based on registered capital will be incurred for transfer of shares or change of directors.

Shareholders & Directors

A minimum of one shareholder and one director, can be the same person and with no nationality restriction. Shareholders and directors must be at least 18 years of age and must not be bankrupt or convicted for any malpractice in the past. There is no requirement for the directors to also be shareholders, i.e. non-shareholders can be appointed directors.

Registered Address

The Registered Address for UK company must be situated in UK. The address detail is also included in the Certificate of Incorporation. Details of directors and officers must be provided. We provide the necessary ongoing services as Registered Address.

Business Scope

There are no restrictions as to the type of business for a UK company. A UK company is basically permitted to be involved in businesses such as trading, consultancy, investment, etc.

Documents & Information required:

Proposed company name

Passport copies of all shareholders & directors

Shareholding ratio

Annual Renewal

UK Company is required to complete annual renewal (confirming details on UK company registration), filing annual audited accounts and tax return. The deadline for submission will be one month before the anniversary of incorporation day.

Taxation and Tax Declaration

The year end for tax submission falls due on the 31st of March each year. There is no income state tax for UK LLCs that do not conduct business in the UK.


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