United Kingdom Businesses

Register Your Business in the U.K. or the U.S.

CorpAmerica can assist you with registering your new business in either the United States or the United Kingdom. To serve our international customers better, we provide business services in several different countries.

To set up your company in the United Kingdom, please contact us in the United States at 302-636-5448. We require a US$100 deposit to provide you with the paperwork, requirements, and fee breakdown for a filing in the United Kingdom. If you would like to register your business in the United States, you may place an order online.

Characteristics of United Kingdom Companies

Customers should note the following requirements for businesses in the United Kingdom:

  • Every company must have officers at all times.
  • Private limited companies (businesses that are not publicly traded) must have at least one director and one secretary.
  • A company's sole director cannot also be its secretary.
  • Every company must file an annual return with Companies House, where new businesses also register.

Forming a U.S. Business

CorpAmerica can also help you register a corporation or Limited Liability Company (LLC) in the United States. Our international customers often request:

Contact us today at 302-636-5448 or complete our online order form to place an order.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Should I incorporate my U.K. business in the United States or the United Kingdom?

A legal or tax advisor can provide you with specific guidance regarding the best country for your business. CorpAmerica can assist you with registering your business in either the United States or the United Kingdom. To set up your business in the United States, complete our online order form or contact us at 302-636-5448. To register a company in the United Kingdom, contact us by phone to make the US$100 nonrefundable deposit required to research the procedure and total fee breakdown.

2. How do I form a branch or subsidiary company in the United States for my U.K. company?

Our customers usually create a new corporation or Limited Liability Company (LLC) in a U.S. state. Then they designate a subsidiary relationship by issuing all of the stock or membership in the new company to its parent company. Customers normally document branch relationships in their internal records.

3. Can my existing U.K. company register to operate in a U.S. state?

Yes, as long as your business meets U.S. state filing requirements. CorpAmerica can assist with the registration process, often called "qualification." We request a US $50 nonrefundable deposit to provide the appropriate paperwork and fee breakdown. Contact a Business Specialist at 302-636-5448 to place an order.

4. Where can I learn more about U.S. taxes for international businesses?

You can find more information about this subject on the Internal Revenue Service's Tax Information for International Businesses page.

5. How can I find online resources for companies doing business in the United Kingdom?

Customers can obtain information about forming a business in the United Kingdom and compliance requirements from Companies House. Search and file trademarks through the Patent House.