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UK Company Registration (Ltd)

Incorporate a Private Limited Company in the United Kingdom

Validity: Perpetual existence subject to annual filings

Here is the full uk company registration (ltd) process, end to end — every step and who handles what. Knowing the sequence up front helps you keep documents ready and avoid the back-and-forth that delays most filings.

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How It Works

  1. 1

    Name Availability Check

    Search the Companies House register to confirm the proposed company name is available and complies with UK naming rules.

  2. 2

    Prepare Incorporation Documents

    Draft the Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association, and Form IN01 with details of directors, shareholders, registered office, and share structure.

  3. 3

    File with Companies House

    Submit the incorporation application online through the Companies House WebFiling portal along with the prescribed government fee.

  4. 4

    Receive Certificate of Incorporation

    Companies House issues the Certificate of Incorporation, typically within twenty-four to forty-eight hours.

  5. 5

    Register for Corporation Tax and VAT

    Notify HMRC of the company commencement of business and register for Corporation Tax.

  6. 6

    FEMA Compliance and Bank Account Opening

    Report the overseas investment to the authorised dealer bank in India as required under FEMA.

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Where it's filed

UK Company Registration (Ltd) is processed through the official government portal. You can file directly there, or have our experts manage the entire submission and follow-up for you.

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