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Could you elaborate more on how is it possible to register a company in UK online? I was under the impression that I'd have to be present there in UK to do so.

citricsquid 14y ago
https://www.theformationscompany.com/ https://www.theformationscompany.com/ £5. Enter some forms and that's it. They offer a registered office package; they'll be in the UK for you. I registered a company through them (although I used a more expensive package, including stuff like registered office) and saw no indications I had to be UK based (although I am)
- kolinko 14y ago
  Registering a company in UK is indeed a breeze, but try to open up a bank account for it if you're not a resident. I'm from Poland, and every single bank in UK asks me not only about my company office's address, but also the founder/director address. Living outside of UK (although still in EU), I found no way around this yet.
  - forcer 14y ago
    Yes. I agree. Business banking in the UK is screwed. Most banks offer much worse services to small businesses than they offer to consumers.
    - mickeyp 14y ago
      I get a excellent service from Cater Allen, whom I business bank with (but no other affiliation than that.) Instant, direct access to a human in the UK with no phone queues or phone menus. Nice and simple. The only downside is the slightly rubbish internet banking, but I can live with that. I get free postage paid envelopes so I can mail stuff to them as well. It's good.
    - Prizzle 14y ago
      You realise that obtaining a Business banking account isn't a requirement - You may use your personal bank account and this applies for LTD, Partnerships or sole traders..
  - pawelwentpawel 14y ago
    I'm about to go self-employed soon so I went to my bank (lloyds) a week ago to ask about opening a business account. Apparently there is not much of an issue. The difference is that I had my personal account at their bank for the past 3 years. Which part of UK are you located in?
  - mickeyp 14y ago
    Of course you have to supply an address for the director. Give them your Polish address. It's there for anti-money laundering and such.
- mickeyp 14y ago
  That is not the official Companies House website, by the way, but an affiliate that resells that service with "additional options." I cannot comment on how good it is. This is the real deal: http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/ http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/

citricsquid 14y ago

https://www.theformationscompany.com/ https://www.theformationscompany.com/ £5. Enter some forms and that's it. They offer a registered office package; they'll be in the UK for you. I registered a company through them (although I used a more expensive package, including stuff like registered office) and saw no indications I had to be UK based (although I am)

kolinko 14y ago
Registering a company in UK is indeed a breeze, but try to open up a bank account for it if you're not a resident. I'm from Poland, and every single bank in UK asks me not only about my company office's address, but also the founder/director address. Living outside of UK (although still in EU), I found no way around this yet.
- forcer 14y ago
  Yes. I agree. Business banking in the UK is screwed. Most banks offer much worse services to small businesses than they offer to consumers.
  - mickeyp 14y ago
    I get a excellent service from Cater Allen, whom I business bank with (but no other affiliation than that.) Instant, direct access to a human in the UK with no phone queues or phone menus. Nice and simple. The only downside is the slightly rubbish internet banking, but I can live with that. I get free postage paid envelopes so I can mail stuff to them as well. It's good.
  - Prizzle 14y ago
    You realise that obtaining a Business banking account isn't a requirement - You may use your personal bank account and this applies for LTD, Partnerships or sole traders..
- pawelwentpawel 14y ago
  I'm about to go self-employed soon so I went to my bank (lloyds) a week ago to ask about opening a business account. Apparently there is not much of an issue. The difference is that I had my personal account at their bank for the past 3 years. Which part of UK are you located in?
- mickeyp 14y ago
  Of course you have to supply an address for the director. Give them your Polish address. It's there for anti-money laundering and such.
mickeyp 14y ago
That is not the official Companies House website, by the way, but an affiliate that resells that service with "additional options." I cannot comment on how good it is. This is the real deal: http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/ http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/