Major UK Jurisdictions
England & Wales
The principal jurisdiction for UK company formations, widely used by startups, international entrepreneurs, professional services businesses, e-commerce companies, and established enterprises.
Scotland
Companies can be incorporated in Scotland and are registered within the Scottish jurisdiction.
Northern Ireland
Businesses may also establish companies registered in Northern Ireland, subject to applicable requirements.
Popular UK Company Structures
Private Limited Company (Ltd)
The most commonly used structure for privately owned UK companies and international founders.
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
A partnership structure offering limited liability, subject to applicable formation and ongoing requirements.
UK Branch / Overseas Company
Foreign companies establishing a UK presence may be required to register their UK establishment depending on their activities and circumstances.
Basic Formation Requirements
Requirements vary by structure, but clients will generally need to provide:
- Proposed company name
- Preferred company structure
- Business activity description
- Registered office information
- Director information
- Shareholder or member information
- Ultimate beneficial owner / control information
- Valid passport or government-issued identification
- Proof of residential address
- Contact information
- Additional KYC/KYB documentation where required
Our UK Support
Depending on the selected service, JurisAccord can assist with:
International Founders
Eligible non-UK residents may establish and own UK companies, subject to applicable company, identity-verification, registered-office, compliance, and other requirements.
Formation of a UK company does not automatically provide UK residency, immigration rights, tax residency, or guaranteed access to banking.
Important Information
UK companies may have ongoing requirements relating to Companies House filings, confirmation statements, accounts, beneficial ownership/control information, taxation, and other applicable obligations.
JurisAccord provides corporate administrative and business support services and does not guarantee government, banking, tax-registration, or other third-party approvals.
All transactions are final and non-refundable except where applicable law requires otherwise.