Which Documents You Receive with a New UK Ltd
Companies House assigns the new company its own company number and incorporation date. The Certificate of Incorporation confirms creation of the company; the Articles of Association set its basic operating rules.
Do offshore companies exist in England? Yes and no. In practice, with certain components an English company can be turned into an “offshore” structure, that is, a structure with zero taxation, without any breach of law. Usually this is done by registering an English company as an LLP or LP partnership, but only when the founders of that partnership are offshore companies. For example, two Marshall Islands offshore companies establish a partnership in England. Legally, such a structure is lawful, although banks do not always approve it.
The statement of capital shows the issued shares, their nominal value and total capital. For ordinary business, a standard share structure is sufficient; for large and VIP projects, a UK Ltd with capital from £1,000,000 can be registered.
- ✓ Certificate of Incorporation
- ✓ Articles of Association
- ✓ Statement of capital and share details
- ✓ Registered office and director details
- ✓ Company number for contracts and bank documents
After Registration: Bank Account, Domain and Documents
A UK Ltd can immediately be used for contracts, invoices, a domain and website. The bank account does not have to be in the United Kingdom: for EUR it is convenient to consider Europe, for PLN Poland, for CZK the Czech Republic, for CHF Switzerland, for SGD Singapore and for HKD Hong Kong.
If the documents will be used abroad, a Companies House certificate, certified copies and Apostille can also be ordered.