Tax & payroll
An application to register for Value Added Tax with HMRC to obtain a VAT number — when you reach the threshold, or when the number becomes necessary for your invoices, contracts and UK-market sales.
A UK Private Limited Company (Ltd) is a separate legal entity registered at Companies House. Non-resident founders can form one remotely through an authorised ACSP. Eteform handles the filing and checks in 24–48 working hours. Six service packages start from £226; the £100 Companies House fee is shown separately.
After incorporation you receive a CRN and digital documents. Many founders then open Wise Business or Revolut Business, set a London registered office if needed, and prepare for Stripe, Shopify or Amazon using matching company details. Annual duties typically include the Confirmation Statement (CS01), accounts, and Corporation Tax registration with HMRC when trading starts. Dormant companies still have lighter filing duties — they are not a full exemption from Companies House.
UK Ltd formation does not grant UK residency or a visa. Eteform guarantees legal, complete execution of every request, and bank or payment-gateway approval when all requirements are fully met — with a correctly filed, transparent entity and Arabic support from order to certificate. Compare packages, read the formation guide, or start your order with clear GBP pricing.
See also UK formation, 2026 cost breakdown, and the full guide.
Mandatory registration is linked to exceeding the taxable-turnover threshold in the legal period (the threshold is updated by government — we check the figure in force on your file at application time). Voluntary registration is sometimes sought before the threshold if clients require a VAT invoice or if reclaiming input tax makes sense for your activity.
An initial assessment of whether registration fits now, preparing and submitting the registration application, and following the application status until the number issues or HMRC asks for more information. Ongoing monthly/quarterly return preparation is not included automatically — that is managed with an accountant if you wish.
You must use a correct invoice format, charge the rate in force, and file and pay returns on time. Delay or inconsistent figures cost penalties. If you sell via Amazon, OSS/IOSS models or UK stock, treatment may differ — do not copy another seller’s setup without review.
Vague activity descriptions, inconsistency between management location and declared sales, or gaps in bank and address evidence. We prepare the file legally and completely to reduce these points, and guarantee HMRC approval when all requirements are fully met.
Not always. If you are not near the threshold and do not need the number contractually, postponing may be better. We weigh the benefit against the return-filing obligation.
From weeks to longer under manual review. The path is not instant like a certificate of incorporation.
No. The service is registration and initial guidance. Ongoing management is a separate accounting engagement.
The threshold is updated by government (it was around £90,000 in earlier periods). We confirm the figure in force when you apply — do not rely on an old number from an article.
Zero-rated or reverse-charge rules may apply depending on the nature of the supply and place. Registration remains a separate decision from international supply rules — consult an accountant if your model is mixed.
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