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Obviously IANAL etc, but I'm really not convinced about that. I'm genuinely interested to know why you say the law is different for non-residents. Even if that
by MistahKoala 11y ago
Obviously IANAL etc, but I'm really not convinced about that. I'm genuinely interested to know why you say the law is different for non-residents. Even if that was the case, I'd be very surprised if an accountant could not advise on that aspect, given that dealing with company records and accounts is what they do. It's OP's time and money, though - if he wants to see a legal advisor of some kind, that's entirely his prerogative.
- dogma1138 11y agoYou can go to firms that specialize in incorporating shelf companies which are commonly known as formation agents. To register a company in the UK you need a local director address and a local company address (which are usually setup with an international mail forwarding service) as well as some other requirements most importantly a business bank account which under UK/EU money laundering regulations isn't trivial to open (And with a thin credit file almost impossible to open in the UK without a large deposit and a good formation agent). Depending on the type of company you are registering for the prices can range from a few 100's pounds (plus fees/deposits) for a regular limited company to considerably larger sums if you are buying/forming a shell corporation. Another good reason to get a lawyer (in both jurisdictions) is that some countries also have regulations regarding owning foreign companies. If your business is in a regulated field, health care, finance etc. this usually tends to complicate things even further.