Requirements for UK Offshore Company Registration
- Certified copy of passport.
- Names and details of directors.
- Details of shareholders and share capital.
- Registration fee.
- The Company’s name and registered address (if pre-existing)
- Articles of Association and Company Memorandum.
- Completed IN01 Form.
Company Registration Requirements
- Certified copy of passport.
- Names and details of directors.
- Details of shareholders and share capital.
- Registration fee.
- The Company’s name and registered address (if pre-existing)
- Articles of Association and Company Memorandum.
- Completed IN01 Form.
The United Kingdom has a fast and efficient registration for offshore companies. Business incorporation can be processed online within a day. Take note that upon the incorporation of the offshore company, the names of the company officers, information on directors and shareholders will appear on public record.
Who are the directors of an offshore company?
You’ll need to ensure that the minimum number of directors is met (usually 2-3). Often it will be you and your wife or other family members/business partners who will be acting as directors. If you’re looking at establishing an offshore IBC you may need to consider using the services of nominees to act as directors.
How much tax do you pay on an offshore company in the UK?
Offshore companies in the UK: Liability to Income tax, Capital Gains Tax, and VAT UK Tax for Offshore Companies UK incorporation regulations require Private Limited Companies to pay UK Corporation Tax at a rate of 20 – 28%, which is determined after a company has filed their annual returns.
How to set up a business in the UK?
The first thing you’ll likely do is create a business plan. This can take some time, but once you’ve got that all sorted, and decided that a company is the best structure for your business, you’ll need to do the following steps to set up in the UK:
