Incorporate in the United Kingdom
Form Your UK Company, From Anywhere
Set up a UK company without living in the United Kingdom, hiring a local lawyer, or guessing what comes next. Formation and ongoing compliance, handled on one platform.
Talk to an incorporation expert
Get a tailored plan for your United Kingdom entity. No obligation.
You don't need to live in the UK
There's no UK residency requirement for directors or shareholders. Foreign founders can own 100% of a UK company, and we provide the registered office address.
You don't need a local lawyer
We prepare and file every formation document, including your incorporation application and statutory registers, and you sign once.
Everything handled
Tax setup, statutory filings, and your compliance calendar are handled and tracked from day one. No risk of missing any deadlines.
What Commenda does
How it works
Four simple steps, with a dedicated rep guiding you through each one.
Step 01
Onboarding
Answer a few questions about your company. Your dedicated rep takes it from there.
Step 02
Entity Confirmed
We file your formation paperwork. Your formation documents and registered address appear in your dashboard.
Step 03
Compliance Set-up
We handle your tax setup, filings, and ongoing compliance for you.
Step 04
Your business goes live
You're operational in the UK. No paperwork chase, no trip to a government office.
Rated #1 for entity management
Finance leaders running international operations consistently rate Commenda highest in the categories that matter most for cross-border entity work.
Pricing
Incorporate at a fixed price.
Get your entity managed for more.
Incorporating an entity
Included
- Company Formation
- Formation documents
- Shareholder Purchase Agreement
- Standard Corporate Registers
- Registered Office Address (first year)
- Bank Account Assistance
USD $750
one-time setup fee (includes all filing fees and your first year of registered office address)
Hands off compliance
Once your entity is live, Commenda can take over what comes next: annual confirmation statements, statutory accounts, Corporation Tax returns (CT600), VAT returns, and bookkeeping - prepared, filed, and tracked from one platform.
Custom
annual pricing scoped to your entity's filings, transaction volume, and level of support
Built for different buyers
Fast, trusted, automated
No UK residency required
Foreign founders and parent companies can form and own a UK company without a UK address or a local director. We provide the registered office.
100% foreign ownership supported
Your UK entity can be fully owned by a foreign parent or by founders abroad. No local shareholder, no workarounds.
Incorporated in as little as 24 hours
UK formation is among the fastest in the world. Most companies are formed within 24 hours of your documents being submitted. You can track every step in your dashboard.
Flat pricing from $750
One fixed fee covers preparation, filings, and your first year of registered office service. No hourly billing, no surprise scope.
Feature comparison
One platform instead of
five different providers.
Commenda does the formation and stays on for what comes after. One platform, one relationship, every UK filing tracked and confirmed - so the entity you just formed never quietly falls out of good standing.
 | Law firms | Doing it yourself | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formation | Handled in as little as 24 hours | Slow, expensive | You manage it |
| Registered office | First year included | Extra scope | Your problem to solve |
| Tax setup | Included | Extra scope | On your own |
| Ongoing compliance | Tracked on one platform | Billed hourly | Nobody owns it |
| Price | Flat, shown upfront | Opaque | Variable |
Set up your UK entity, faster.
Let our UK incorporation experts help you choose the right entity for your business.
Entity types
Choose the right business structure for your company
Let our UK incorporation experts help you choose the right entity for your business.
Private Limited Company (Ltd.)
A Private Limited Company is the most widely used structure for foreign-owned businesses in the UK. It offers strong liability protection, global credibility, and is the default expectation of UK banks, enterprise customers, and investors. Formation can be completed in as little as 24 hours.
Benefits
- Shareholders' liability is limited to the value of their shares
- No minimum share capital requirement - companies can be incorporated with a single £1 share
- No UK residency requirement for directors or shareholders - fully foreign-owned structures are permitted
- Perpetual existence - ownership changes don't affect the company's continuity
- Globally recognized and trusted by banks, customers, and financial institutions
- Eligible for the UK's R&D tax credit scheme (subject to qualifying criteria)
LLP (Limited Liability Partnership)
An LLP combines the flexibility of a partnership with limited liability protection for its members. It's commonly used by professional services firms - law firms, accountancies, consultancies - and businesses that prefer pass-through taxation without the formality of a corporation.
Benefits
- Members' personal assets are protected from business liabilities
- Pass-through taxation - profits are taxed in each member's hands, not at the entity level
- Fewer formal requirements compared to a Private Limited Company
- No minimum capital requirement to start
- Flexible profit-sharing arrangements between members
Helping businesses across the globe expand without friction
Learn how Commenda helped businesses across the globe
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30+
countries powered by a right-sized compliance footprint
6 weeks
from kickoff to go-live
On-time
monthly filings across every applicable U.S. state
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As TRX scaled nationwide, Commenda simplified sales tax compliance while reducing cost and risk.
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countries powered by a right-sized compliance footprint
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from kickoff to go-live
On-time
monthly filings across every applicable U.S. state
CloudSEK needed a partner to handle U.S. incorporation, compliance, and tax all at once. Commenda delivered a seamless experience from day one.
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of purchase orders validated for tax compliance before invoicing
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saved on cross-border compliance coordination and vendor management
Avea Life needed to unify multi-entity books across countries. Commenda consolidated everything into one platform.
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consolidated onto one financial back office
100%
of D2C revenue preserved through migration
Zero churn
no disruption to active subscribers
As Storii expanded from the UK to the US, managing compliance across multiple jurisdictions became increasingly complex.
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from first consultation to fully operational global compliance setup
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saved on global compliance, bookkeeping, and tax coordination
Product Suite
The real challenge begins
after incorporation
Explore our product suite built for finance teams running international operations without a dedicated compliance function.
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Entity Management
Formation, maintenance, and oversight for subsidiaries across 70+ countries.
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Global Indirect Tax
VAT, GST, and sales tax obligations tracked, filed, and confirmed.
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Transfer Pricing
Intercompany policy, documentation, and filing, built to OECD standards.
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Tax & Accounting
Consolidated financial reporting and local corporate tax filings. One audit trail.
Common questions
The UK offers one of the most business-friendly environments in the world – a common law legal system, a globally respected regulatory framework, access to a large consumer market, and strong financial infrastructure. It's a natural entry point for businesses targeting European, Middle Eastern, and African markets, and remains one of the top destinations for foreign direct investment. English as the operating language and time zone alignment with both the US and Europe make it a practical hub for international operations.
Commenda manages the entire incorporation process – from choosing between a Private Limited Company and LLP, to coordinating your registered office, tax setup, and banking setup. We work with UK legal and accounting professionals so your entity is correctly structured from day one, without the back-and-forth of managing multiple vendors.
UK incorporation is one of the fastest in the world. Most Private Limited Companies are formed within 24 hours of submitting your documents – and Commenda coordinates the full process, from company name check through to post-incorporation setup, so you're operational as quickly as possible.
No physical presence is required. Commenda supports fully remote incorporations through digital onboarding – from entity formation through to tax setup, registered office services, and banking guidance – all managed through the platform.
Yes – every UK company must have a registered office address in the UK (in the same country it is incorporated: England & Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland). This address appears on the public register and is used for official correspondence. Commenda provides a registered office address as part of the formation package.
After incorporating, you'll need to file an annual confirmation statement, prepare and submit statutory accounts, and file a Corporation Tax return (CT600) with HMRC each year. If your turnover exceeds the VAT threshold (currently £90,000), VAT setup and quarterly filings will also apply. Commenda's managed compliance service keeps you on top of every deadline – so your entity stays in good standing and you avoid penalties.
Yes – there are no nationality or residency requirements to own or direct a UK Private Limited Company. Foreign nationals and foreign-incorporated entities can be 100% shareholders and directors. Certain regulated sectors (financial services, broadcasting) have licensing requirements that are sector-specific, but for most businesses, full foreign ownership is straightforward. Commenda's team helps you structure ownership correctly for your situation.
Start your incorporation
in the UK today
Book a 30-minute call. We'll map your current entity footprint, identify the gaps, and show you exactly what Commenda would look like for your setup.
Commenda is a private compliance platform, not a government agency. We prepare and file your incorporation paperwork on your behalf; government fees are separate from our service fees.
