UK LTD Formation
Register a UK LTD online — from £89, filed with Companies House
PayNest UK makes it simple to form a UK limited company online. We prepare your Companies House filing, supply your registered office, and deliver your full digital document pack — usually on the same business day. Open to UK residents and international founders worldwide.
What's included in your UK LTD formation
Every UK LTD formation through PayNest UK includes the full Companies House filing, your incorporation documents, and the compliance tools you need to keep your UK limited company in good standing.
- Same-day Companies House filing in most cases
- London registered office address included
- Digital Certificate of Incorporation & document pack
- Memorandum and Articles of Association prepared for you
- Share certificates issued for all initial shareholders
- Open to UK residents and international founders
- Confirmation statement reminders & filing support
- Live dashboard to manage your UK LTD online
How UK company registration works
1. Choose your UK LTD company name
We check your preferred name against the Companies House register and flag any restricted words or trademark conflicts before we file. You can secure your UK limited company name in minutes.
2. Provide director and shareholder details
Add your directors, shareholders, and persons with significant control (PSC). You don't need to be a UK resident — international founders can register a UK LTD online with full ownership.
3. We file with Companies House
PayNest UK submits your incorporation electronically to Companies House. Same-day approval is standard, so most clients receive their Certificate of Incorporation within hours.
4. Receive your digital document pack
Your Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum, Articles of Association, and share certificates land in your PayNest UK dashboard — ready to open a UK business bank account or apply for HMRC tax registration.
Why register your UK LTD online with PayNest UK
A UK limited company is one of the most respected business structures in the world. A UK LTD gives you limited liability protection, a credible UK business presence, and access to UK banking, payment processors, and EU/UK trade opportunities. PayNest UK is built specifically for founders who want UK company formation done online, quickly, and without paperwork.
Limited liability protection
A UK LTD legally separates your personal assets from your business — a key reason founders choose UK company formation over operating as a sole trader.
Credibility with banks & clients
UK limited companies appear on the public Companies House register. That public record makes it easier to open business bank accounts, win contracts, and trade internationally.
Built for global founders
You don't need to live in the UK to own a UK LTD. PayNest UK handles registered office, mail forwarding and compliance for founders based anywhere in the world.
UK LTD formation — frequently asked questions
How do I register a UK LTD company online?
PayNest UK files your UK LTD with Companies House on your behalf. You choose a company name, provide director and shareholder details, and we handle the SIC code, memorandum, articles of association, and incorporation — usually within the same business day.
How much does it cost to form a UK LTD online?
Our UK LTD formation starts from £89. That includes Companies House filing, a registered office address option, post-formation document pack, and an online dashboard to manage your company.
How long does UK company registration take?
Most UK LTD applications submitted to Companies House are approved within 3–8 working hours on the same business day. Complex names or queries can take 24–48 hours.
Can a non-UK resident form a UK LTD?
Yes. There is no UK residency requirement to be a director or shareholder of a UK LTD. Non-UK residents can register a UK LTD online with PayNest UK from anywhere in the world.
Do I need a UK address to register a UK LTD?
Companies House requires a UK registered office address. PayNest UK includes a London registered office option so international founders can register a UK LTD online without renting their own premises.
What documents do I receive after UK company formation?
You'll receive your Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum and Articles of Association, Share Certificates, and the official Companies House confirmation — all delivered to your PayNest UK dashboard as digital PDFs.