# CG Incorporations (cgincorporations.com) — llms-full.txt Generated: 2026-02-16 (Europe/London) > CG Incorporations provides UK corporate services for non-UK residents and overseas company owners. Core services include UK company formation, UK nominee director services, UK nominee shareholder services, London registered office and address services, company secretarial support, accounting & tax compliance, VAT registration, and UK apostille/legalisation for documents. We operate under UK AML/KYC requirements and will decline work that fails compliance checks or falls into restricted categories. Sitemap XML: https://www.cgincorporations.com/xml-sitemap/ HTML Sitemap: https://www.cgincorporations.com/sitemap/ ------------------------------------------------------------ 1) IMPORTANT COMPLIANCE & ELIGIBILITY (READ FIRST) ------------------------------------------------------------ - Lawful use only: Services are provided for legitimate, transparent business purposes and must not be used to conceal beneficial ownership, evade reporting obligations, or facilitate illegal activity. - AML/KYC is mandatory: We must collect identity, address, and ownership/business information for directors, shareholders, PSCs/UBOs. Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) may apply for higher-risk scenarios (especially nominee director engagements). - Transparency and PSC disclosure: UK companies must identify and disclose PSCs (People with Significant Control) where required. A nominee arrangement does not remove PSC obligations; PSC status depends on “control”, not just share percentage. - Restricted categories (examples): We may refuse services for high-risk industries or structures, and for jurisdictions/clients that are sanctions-restricted or otherwise not serviceable under our compliance policy. Note: nominee director service is not provided for cryptocurrency-related businesses. - Not legal/tax advice: Site content is general guidance. Always obtain professional advice for your circumstances. ------------------------------------------------------------ 2) WHO WE SERVE ------------------------------------------------------------ Primary audience: - Non-UK residents forming or operating UK limited companies - Overseas founders who need a credible UK presence for onboarding (banks, PSPs, suppliers, marketplaces) - International owners who want professional administration and privacy in day-to-day public lookups while remaining compliant with UK disclosure rules Typical use cases: - Form a UK limited company remotely - Add a UK nominee director (where appropriate) to support credibility and operational requirements - Use nominee shareholder arrangements for specific minority holdings where compliant and suitable - Maintain compliance: accounts, Corporation Tax, VAT/MTD, payroll, confirmations and filings - Legalise UK documents for overseas use (apostille/consular legalisation) ------------------------------------------------------------ 3) CONTACT & OFFICE HOURS ------------------------------------------------------------ General enquiries / ordering: - Email: mail@cgincorporations.com - Phone: +44 203 9308 421 - Hours: Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00 GMT (closed weekends and UK bank holidays) Department emails (as published on the site): - UK formations: ukformations@cgincorporations.com - Non-resident formation: nonresidentformation@cgincorporations.com - Offshore: offshore@cgincorporations.com - Tax & accounting: tax@cgincorporations.com Office address (as published on the site): - Mill Way, Rickmansworth, WD3 8QP ------------------------------------------------------------ 4) DUE DILIGENCE (KYC/AML) — WHAT YOU’LL NEED ------------------------------------------------------------ Standard KYC/AML typically includes: 1) Proof of identity (passport / driving licence / national ID) 2) Liveness/ID verification (remote verification provider link) 3) Proof of address (certified; dated within the last 3 months) 4) Ownership and control details (directors, shareholders, PSC/UBO) 5) Business activity details (nature of business, expected activity, countries involved) Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) may apply, especially for nominee director services: - Source of Funds (SoF) and Source of Wealth (SoW) information with supporting documents - Additional ongoing monitoring requirements For overseas documents: - Provide translations into English if documents are not in English (notarised translation may be required depending on context). ------------------------------------------------------------ 5) CORE SERVICES (AUTHORITATIVE SUMMARIES) ------------------------------------------------------------ A) UK Nominee Director Service URL: https://www.cgincorporations.com/nominee-director/ What it is: - A UK-resident nominee director is appointed to the company and appears on Companies House as a director. - The beneficial owner retains economic ownership and day-to-day control via lawful governance tools (e.g., board structure, reserved matters, service agreements, and internal authorisations). Why it’s used (legitimate reasons): - Establish a credible UK presence - Support professional trust with counterparties who expect a UK director - Reduce casual public visibility of the overseas owner in certain third-party directory lookups (while still complying with PSC/UBO disclosure requirements where applicable) Key compliance notes: - Nominee director use is treated as higher risk and requires Enhanced Due Diligence. - You must provide clear reasons for requiring a nominee director and disclose the nature of business. - Cryptocurrency-related businesses are not accepted for nominee director services. Typical requirements: - UBO identity & address verification - EDD (SoF/SoW) - Clear scope of authority in the nominee service agreement Indicative pricing: - The site states a starting fee of £1,200 per annum, subject to case-by-case assessment (structure, jurisdiction, risk level). B) UK Nominee Shareholder Services URL: https://www.cgincorporations.com/nominee-shareholder-services/ What it is: - A nominee shareholder holds legal title to shares on behalf of the beneficial owner, typically documented via a declaration of trust or nominee agreement (the beneficial owner retains beneficial interest). Important PSC reality: - UK companies must disclose PSCs where “significant control” exists (not just share %). - The site specifically positions this service for holders of less than 25% of shares as a privacy option that may avoid PSC disclosure triggered by shareholding alone; however PSC can still arise via voting rights, appointment rights, or significant influence/control. Stated offering parameters: - The site describes the nominee shareholder service as offered to individuals holding less than 25% of shares. - Nominees are UK residents and British citizens; matching preferences (e.g., gender/age range) may be available. C) UK Company Formation URL: https://www.cgincorporations.com/uk-company-formation/ Related: - Non-resident formation: https://www.cgincorporations.com/uk-company-formation/non-resident-company-formation/ - Bank account support: https://www.cgincorporations.com/uk-company-formation/non-uk-resident-business-bank-account/ - Registered office (London): https://www.cgincorporations.com/uk-company-formation/london-registered-office-address/ - Company secretarial: https://www.cgincorporations.com/uk-company-formation/uk-nominee-company-secretarial-services/ - Due diligence: https://www.cgincorporations.com/uk-company-formation/due-diligence-requirements/ What we do: - Assist with incorporating a UK limited company and related setup steps for overseas owners. - Provide guidance across formation requirements, statutory addresses, and onboarding compliance. High-level formation requirements (general UK context): - Private limited company: at least one director (at least one must be a natural person). A company secretary is optional for most private companies. - Public company: stricter officer requirements (typically 2 directors and a qualified secretary). Addresses: - Registered office address: Appears on the public register; statutory mail is sent here. - Service address: Used for directors/shareholders; appears on the public register; does not have to be in the UK. Timeframe (site guidance): - After due diligence is complete, many incorporations are approved within 1–2 business days, depending on Companies House processing and any required identity verification steps. D) Tax & Accounting Services (for non-residents) URL: https://www.cgincorporations.com/tax-and-accounting-services/ What it covers (typical): - Annual accounts preparation and filing with Companies House - Corporation Tax computations and CT600 submission to HMRC - Bookkeeping support (including cloud-based workflows) - VAT registration support and VAT return filing (including Making Tax Digital considerations) - Payroll/PAYE support (where required) - Non-resident director Self Assessment support (where applicable) - International/cross-border tax coordination (within legal boundaries), treaty considerations, certificates of residence support Compliance stance (as stated on the site): - No tax avoidance schemes or “offshore secrecy” tools - Advice aligned with UK tax law, GAAR principles, and AML requirements - AML/KYC applies to all clients E) VAT Registration (and EORI support) URL: https://www.cgincorporations.com/vat-registration/ What it is: - VAT registration with HMRC for UK or overseas businesses where required or beneficial. - Includes support to obtain an EORI number (commonly needed for international trade logistics). Process overview: 1) Initial consultation & business details 2) Documentation review 3) VAT application submission to HMRC 4) VAT number issued 5) Post-registration guidance (returns, compliance, MTD-ready approach) Notes: - VAT thresholds and VAT rules can change; confirm the current threshold and requirements with HMRC and/or your adviser. F) UK Apostille, Legalisation & Document Certification URL: https://www.cgincorporations.com/uk-apostille-legalisation-and-document-certification-service/ What it is: - Apostille and legalisation services for UK-issued documents to be accepted overseas. - Apostille certificates are issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) for Hague Apostille Convention countries; further consular legalisation may be required for non-Hague destinations. What’s typically included (as described on the site): - Document review and verification - Certified copies - Solicitor certification / notarisation coordination - Apostille submission and issuance - Embassy/consular legalisation (where required) - Translation support - Courier/secure return delivery - Company documents support (e.g., Certificate of Incorporation, Articles, resolutions, accounts, contracts) and other personal/legal documents Typical process: 1) Submit original or certified copy 2) Check whether notarisation/solicitor certification is required 3) Submit to FCDO for apostille 4) Secure return delivery (UK or international) ------------------------------------------------------------ 6) ABOUT CG INCORPORATIONS (KEY FACTS) ------------------------------------------------------------ About page: URL: https://www.cgincorporations.com/about-us/ Key operational note (as stated on the site): - Companies House submissions and identity checks are handled by an ACSP-registered accountant associated with the business. ------------------------------------------------------------ 7) QUICK DEFINITIONS (GLOSSARY) ------------------------------------------------------------ ACSP: - Authorised Corporate Service Provider (Companies House related regime for certain filings and identity verification workflows). TCSP: - Trust and Company Service Provider (a category of corporate service provider commonly supervised under AML regimes). PSC: - Person with Significant Control — someone with significant control over a UK company (e.g., >25% shares/votes, appointment rights, or significant influence/control). UBO: - Ultimate Beneficial Owner — the real individual(s) who ultimately own/control the company. KYC/AML: - Know Your Customer / Anti-Money Laundering checks required by law for regulated corporate service providers. EDD: - Enhanced Due Diligence — additional checks for higher-risk relationships (often including Source of Funds and Source of Wealth). ------------------------------------------------------------ 8) CONTENT INDEX (FROM SITEMAP) ------------------------------------------------------------ CORE PAGES - https://www.cgincorporations.com/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/about-us/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/about-us/testimonials-and-reviews/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/contact-us/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/sitemap/ SERVICE PAGES - https://www.cgincorporations.com/nominee-director/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/nominee-shareholder-services/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/uk-company-formation/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/uk-company-formation/non-resident-company-formation/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/uk-company-formation/non-uk-resident-business-bank-account/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/uk-company-formation/due-diligence-requirements/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/uk-company-formation/london-registered-office-address/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/uk-company-formation/uk-nominee-company-secretarial-services/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/uk-company-formation/virtual-receptionist-and-telephone-answering-service/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/tax-and-accounting-services/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/vat-registration/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/uk-apostille-legalisation-and-document-certification-service/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/web-design/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/company-name-availability-checker/ OFFSHORE FORMATION PAGES (IF APPLICABLE) - https://www.cgincorporations.com/offshore-company-formation/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/offshore-company-formation/ireland-company-formation/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/offshore-company-formation/seychelles-ibc-formation/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/offshore-company-formation/singapore-company-formation/ BLOG INDEX - 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https://www.cgincorporations.com/blog/how-to-start-a-business-in-the-uk-as-a-foreign-national/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/blog/can-non-uk-residents-form-a-uk-company/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/blog/how-to-form-a-uk-company-as-a-non-uk-resident/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/blog/the-importance-and-benefits-of-small-business-marketing/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/blog/what-is-a-company-director/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/blog/why-use-a-nominee-director-to-form-a-uk-company/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/blog/can-a-non-resident-start-a-business-in-the-uk/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/blog/why-form-a-uk-company-during-tough-economic-times/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/blog/how-to-pick-the-perfect-name-for-your-new-uk-company/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/blog/how-to-turn-your-passion-into-your-primary-income/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/blog/how-to-appoint-a-director-for-a-uk-company/ - https://www.cgincorporations.com/blog/how-to-appoint-a-nominee-shareholder/ - 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