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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
by 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 agoYes. 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 agoI 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 agoYou 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 agoI'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 agoOf course you have to supply an address for the director. Give them your Polish address. It's there for anti-money laundering and such.