UK offshore company formation

UK offshore company formation is favourable for all small and medium-sized companies that want to start their business without making large investments.

The incorporation of an offshore company in England helps you invest in a variety of areas, including e-commerce, consulting, services, commissions and copyright, and computer engineering services (CES).

It should be noted that UK taxation allow 95% of profits to be transferred to offshore companies prior to making the company tax return.

UK offshore company incorporation gives a great brand image, and rate of taxation was set at 19% for 2017, 2018 and 2019, to be reduced to 18% from April 2020.

After Brexit, England intends to reduce corporate tax to 15%.

We can help you set up an offshore company in the UK, with an intra-community VAT number – nowadays not an easy task.

United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is an independent state of Western Europe created in 1707, made up of Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and Northern Ireland. It was a member of the European Union from 1973 to 31st October 2019, when Brexit came into force. Most of its territory is located near the north-west coast of continental Europe and is surrounded by the North Sea, the English Channel, the Irish Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

Types of companies:

The most widely used legal entity is that of “Private Limited”. A company of this type must have at least one shareholder that can be a natural or legal person.

Legislation:

The law requires a physical address in the UK. The appointed secretary must be a resident for practical reasons. There is no limit to Share Capital but a minimum of £ 1,000 is recommended.

United Kingdom offshore company service fees

100% online.

1-3 working days.

USES OF AN OFFSHORE COMPANY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

  • INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND HERITAGE PROTECTION

    To protect your property and assets, as well as your brand.

  • FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

    An activity that cannot be carried out without having a license (Brokerage, payment institution).
    The UK has become a destination for financial institutions given the credibility offered by the FCA.

  • INVESTMENT FUND

    A country among the top 10 to offer advantages and facilities for the creation of private investment funds.

  • Holding

    A holding is a parent company whose purpose is to bring together partners or shareholders who wish to acquire a significant influence in other companies.

  • INTERNATIONAL TRADE

    A favorable and suitable jurisdiction for carrying out activities such as e-commerce, import/export, and/or professional services, with income tax exemption.

  • Trust

    The most favorable jurisdiction to create a trust company and protect its heritage.

ADVANTAGES OF SETTING UP AN OFFSHORE COMPANY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

  • Capital

    No capital release required.

  • ACCOUNTANCY

    Bookkeeping is compulsory for any company governed by English law.

  • RESIDENCE

    There is no restriction regarding the residence and/or nationality of the directors and/or shareholders.

  • TAX

    Exemption from income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax.
    Exemption from tax on dividends obtained abroad.
    English law allows you to give 80% of your profit to the parent company through the agency contract.

  • Rapidity

    Possibility of creating a company in 3 hours.

  • CONFIDENTIALITY

    Flexible legislation, politically stable, with a modern vocation and bureaucratic ease.

United Kingdom offshore company formation

UK offshore company MAIN CHARACTERISTICS

Incorporation time frame 1 – 3 working days
Type of business entityLTD, PLC, LLP
Corporate tax19%
ISO standardsAvailable
Exchange controlsNo
Information concerning ShareholderDisclosed
Information concerning directorsDisclosed
Nominees servicesAvailable
Financial licenseAvailable
Valid EU VATAvailable

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