A Company in the United Kingdom

Setting Up an LTD Company in England

We register limited companies in the United Kingdom for entrepreneurs from Poland - remotely, in Polish and with full support after registration: accounting, taxes and dealings with Companies House and HMRC.

A Company in England

Why entrepreneurs set up an LTD company in the UK

A limited company (LTD) is the British equivalent of a limited liability company (sp. z o.o.) - the most popular form of running a business in England. Registration with Companies House is done entirely online, and you do not need to live in the UK or fly to London to set up a company.

  • Liability limited to share capital - the shareholders' personal assets are separate from the company's debts.
  • Nominal share capital - even £1 is enough, with no obligation to pay it in before registration.
  • Fast registration - usually 1-2 working days after a complete application is submitted.
  • Competitive tax - Corporation Tax of 19% on profits up to £50,000.
  • Prestige and trust - a British company makes a good impression on business partners around the world.

How to set up an LTD company - step by step

  • 01Free consultation. We check whether an LTD makes sense in your situation and where the company will pay tax.
  • 02Identity verification. Since November 2025, every director and person with significant control (PSC) must verify their identity with Companies House - we will guide you through it remotely.
  • 03Company details. Name, SIC code, share capital, shareholders, articles of association and a registered address in the UK.
  • 04Registration with Companies House. You receive the Certificate of Incorporation and the company number.
  • 05Tax registrations. Corporation Tax with HMRC and, where needed, VAT and PAYE. We also help with a business bank account.
Requirements and costs

What you need to register an LTD company in England

  • at least 1 director (a natural person, minimum age 16) - this can be a Polish citizen living in Poland,
  • at least 1 shareholder - this can be the same person as the director,
  • a registered address (registered office) in England and Wales - it cannot be a PO box,
  • a company email address for contact with Companies House (required since 2024),
  • verified identity of the director and the people with significant control (PSC),
  • an identity document: a passport or national ID card.

How much does it cost to set up an LTD company?

ItemCost
Companies House official fee for online registration£100 (from 1 February 2026)
Annual confirmation statement£50 per year
Registration, registered address, accounting and advisory from Global Tax Partnersindividual quote - presented before we start, with no hidden costs

Official fees according to the Companies House fee schedule in force from 1 February 2026.

An LTD company and taxes in Poland

A British limited company and the Polish tax authorities

Simply setting up a company in England does not mean you will pay tax only in the United Kingdom. If the company is in practice managed from Poland, the Polish Tax Office (urząd skarbowy) may decide that its place of management - and therefore its tax residence - is in Poland. The rules on controlled foreign companies (CFC) and the way profits are paid out also matter.

That is why we begin every registration with an analysis: how the company will be managed, where the clients are and how you want to take money out. Only then do you know whether an LTD is really worthwhile.

  • Tax residence analysis of the company and the director.
  • The Poland - United Kingdom double taxation treaty in practice.
  • Profit extraction: director's remuneration or dividend.
  • An LTD company and a sole proprietorship (JDG) in Poland - when you can run both, and when it is a risk.
After registration

The obligations of an LTD company - we take them over for you

Registration is only the beginning. We provide accounting for LTD companies and keep track of all deadlines with Companies House and HMRC.

Annual accounts

Annual accounts filed with Companies House - 9 months after the end of the company's financial year.

Corporation Tax and CT600

Tax is payable 9 months and 1 day after the year end, and the CT600 return is due within 12 months.

Confirmation statement

An annual confirmation of the details of the company, its directors and shareholders with Companies House.

VAT and payroll

VAT registration once turnover exceeds £90,000 in 12 months, returns under MTD, and pay for the director and employees.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions: Setting up an LTD company

The Companies House official fee for online registration is £100 (from 1 February 2026), and the annual confirmation statement costs £50. The cost of our service - registration, address, accounting and advisory - is quoted individually and presented before we start working together.

Once a complete application has been submitted, Companies House usually registers the company within 1-2 working days. Beforehand, the director and the people with significant control over the company must complete identity verification - with our help this usually takes just a few minutes.

No. The director and shareholder of an LTD company can be a Polish citizen living in Poland, and we carry out the entire process remotely. However, the company must have a registered address in the United Kingdom.

Corporation Tax is 19% on profits up to £50,000 and 25% on profits above £250,000. Between these thresholds marginal relief applies, so the effective rate rises gradually. You also need to check whether the company is subject to taxation in Poland because of its place of management.

It may do. If the company is in practice managed from Poland, the Polish tax authorities may treat it as a Polish tax resident. That is why, before registration, we analyse how the company will operate and choose a solution that complies with the rules of both countries.

Yes. We keep the accounts of LTD companies, prepare annual accounts, CT600 returns, VAT returns, payroll and confirmation statements, and we represent the company before HMRC as its agent.

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