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https://www.theformationscompany.com/ https://www.theformationscompany.com/ £5. Enter some forms and that's it. They offer a registered office package; they'll

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/

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/