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Yes, non-UK residents can register a UK company through 1Office’s online portal. It is perfect for foreign entrepreneurs who wish to start their business in the UK. The portal is designed to make registering a company easier.

We accept customers from all over the world except limitations due to anti-money laundering policies. Therefore, unfortunately we can’t support contries on FATF and EU high risk countries lists.

The package includes company registration, a registered office address, access to the My1Office platform, and support services.

You need UK tax registrations for two key reasons:

1. Legal compliance – Every UK business must register with HMRC to pay appropriate taxes. Not doing so risks hefty fines and even criminal charges
2. Business credibility – Having proper VAT and tax registrations shows customers and partners you’re a legitimate business they can trust

In detail:

• If your annual turnover exceeds £90,000, you must register for VAT
• If you employ anyone, it is a legal requirement for the company to register as an Employer with HMRC and start to run your monthly PAYE payroll, registering pension provider and UK pension register might be necessary too.
• If you employ anyone (even yourself as a director), you need PAYE registration
• Corporation Tax registration is required if you run a limited company

If the company is VAT registered (mandatory for companies in UK with turnover more than £90,000) you need to file VAT returns to HMRC quarterly. If you employ staff, you will need to submit payroll returns to HMRC and pension filings to pension provider on monthly basis. Therefore, it’s strongly advised to use monthly bookkeeping. This ensures timely and accurate reporting.

If your company doesn’t have any monthly payments, purchases or sales invoices or no VAT number, then it is sufficient to do the whole accounting at least once a year, before submitting the annual report. Accurate bookkeeping helps you track your finances and stay compliant.

In the UK, businesses can voluntarily register for VAT at any time, even if their turnover is below the mandatory registration threshold of £90,000.

Voluntary registration allows companies to reclaim VAT on business expenses and can also enhance their credibility, as potential clients will be able to verify their VAT number on the HMRC website.

However, it also means they must charge VAT on their sales and comply with VAT reporting requirements. 

Yes, every limited company in the UK must file annual accounts and tax return every year. If your company is fully dormant, you will still need to file dormant accounts. You will also need to file nil tax return to HMRC even if the company is dormant. Good bookkeeping ensures these filings are accurate and timely.

You will have to pay penalties if you do not file your accounts and tax return with Companies House and HMRC on time.  

Not filing your accounts or confirmation statements is a criminal offence. Directors or LLP designated members could be personally fined for this in the criminal court. 

Yes, every limited company in the UK must file annual accounts and tax return every year. If your company is fully dormant, you will still need to file dormant accounts. You will also need to file nil tax return to HMRC even if the company is dormant

Yes, every company must file confirmation statement once a year. Failure to do so will result in Companies House starting a strike off process and potentially dissolving your company.   

An official UK business registrered address is vital because:

• It’s legally required – Every UK company must have a registered office address where official documents can be received
• Privacy protection – Keeps your home address off public records if you work from home
• Professional image – A business address in a good location can enhance your company’s credibility
• Mail handling – Ensures you never miss important HMRC or Companies House correspondence

Yes, almost any kind. We offer our services to startups, freelancers and contractors (software developers, IT experts, business consultants, marketing & sales specialists, designers, translators etc), companies working in wholesale, transport, IT, healtcare, construction, consulting, e-commerce etc. Unfortunately we can’t serve clients who deal with cryptocurrency.

Every person’s and company’s tax obligations are different and depend on several circumstances. To find out which tax obligations or tax risks you specifically have, please contact us to book a personal tax consultation.