Fast, compliant UK company formation and registration for non-UK residents — with trusted nominee director services, London registered office, VAT, accounting, and apostille/legalisation. ACSP & TCSP regulated.

Formation essentials and where nominee directors fit

Non-UK residents can register a UK private company online. You’ll choose a name (check availability with the Company Name Availability Checker), select a SIC code, provide shareholder and director details, keep a PSC register, and maintain a UK registered office address. If you plan to sell or buy in the UK, consider early VAT registration and basic accounting setup via tax & accounting services.

Can I use a nominee director? Yes. A nominee provides local presence but still carries full director duties. Beneficial owners are disclosed on the PSC register; a nominee shareholder can be used for share privacy where appropriate.

What needs verifying? Identity verification for directors and PSCs is being introduced under UK reforms; see the overview in Companies House identity verification. Verification may be done directly or via an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP).

What documents do I need? Typically: constitutional documents, officer/shareholder details, UK address, and PSC particulars. Expect standard KYC/AML checks—see due diligence requirements.

When is a nominee useful? Scenarios include marketplace onboarding, supplier comfort with a UK-based director, or where public director visibility is a concern. The nominee’s authority should be clearly limited in the service agreement; the beneficial owner retains control through shareholding and reserved matters.

UK company formation & nominee directors — process at a glance

Use this overview to map each step to detailed guidance across our site and blog. For country-to-country operations, consider whether documents need an apostille/legalisation for overseas use.