Indian founders can establish a UK company without being UK residents. The process involves choosing the right structure, preparing Companies House information, completing identity verification and planning the tax and filing requirements that follow.
The Bucks & Brains helps Indian founders and businesses coordinate UK company registration while considering the relevant Indian compliance requirements.
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A typical UK private limited company requires information about its directors, shareholders, people with significant control (PSCs), registered office address, registered email and articles of association. Companies House identity verification is now a legal requirement for directors and PSCs, with the rollout beginning on 18 November 2025.
The service is suitable for Indian founders entering the UK market, Indian companies establishing UK subsidiaries and businesses that need a UK entity for customers, contracts or operations.
We help prepare the incorporation information, guide identity verification, coordinate filing and establish the compliance calendar after incorporation.
We help determine ownership, directors, shareholding and whether an Indian parent company or individual should hold the shares.
We help with the proposed company name and appropriate articles of association.
We collect and organize the information required for directors, shareholders and PSCs.
We guide directors and PSCs through Companies House identity verification and personal-code requirements.
We coordinate the Companies House application and registered office requirements.
We help plan Corporation Tax, VAT and PAYE registrations where applicable, annual accounts, confirmation statements and relevant Indian reporting.
Confirm ownership, directors, shares and proposed company name.
Collect incorporation information and guide directors and PSCs through identity verification.
Submit the application to Companies House. The registrar makes the incorporation decision.
Guide relevant tax registrations and establish your first UK and India compliance deadlines.
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Yes. A UK company can have directors and shareholders who are based outside the UK, subject to the applicable Companies House requirements. A UK registered office is required.
The current Companies House fee for digital incorporation is £100. Additional costs can include registered office services, authorised agent fees and professional advisory fees.
No. Company incorporation does not automatically provide a UK visa or permission to live or work in the UK.
No. Banks and payment providers conduct their own checks, and account approval is separate from company incorporation.
A PSC is generally an individual who has significant ownership or control over a company, such as someone holding more than 25% of shares or voting rights. PSC information must be reported to Companies House.
Yes. Identity verification is now a legal requirement, with Companies House phasing it in from 18 November 2025. Directors and PSCs receive a personal code after verification.
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