Fair enough. The process definitely is a major pain in the arse. However, founding a company shouldn't be something done lightly. After all, it'll be a major fa

Fair enough. The process definitely is a major pain in the arse. However, founding a company shouldn't be something done lightly. After all, it'll be a major factor in your life for the next few years at least. On that timescale the complexity of founding the company doesn't matter all that much. Moreover, yes in the UK you can register an Ltd. entirely online. However, you still need to complete the required legal paperwork and register with Her Majesty's.