Director
A UK LTD needs at least one director and the relevant identity/details must be provided.
What to considerCheck current Companies House identity-verification requirements before filing.
UK LTD formation for Pakistani founders
UK LTD Company Registration from Pakistan
Free Unicorn supports UK LTD company registration for founders living in Pakistan. Our Karachi-based team helps prepare company, ownership and address details for Companies House and explains the selected package before you proceed. Directors must meet current identity-verification requirements, and an appropriate UK registered office is required. Compare service charges, the government incorporation fee and annual maintenance together. A company certificate does not automatically provide a bank account, VAT registration or permission to work in the UK.
Service overview
UK private limited company formation support
Choose a package after reviewing the proposed directors, shareholders, people with significant control, business activity and UK address arrangements. Ask which filing, document, address and follow-up services are included in your written quote.
- Official Companies House name availability check
- Company registration and government filing
- Official Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum & Articles of Association
- UK registered office and service address in selected packages
- Wise banking preparation in selected packages
- VAT & EORI registration support in selected packages
- Annual Confirmation Statement support in selected packages
Before you register
Director, shareholder, PSC and address requirements
A UK company is more than a certificate. The filing must correctly identify the people who control it, its registered office and the business details required by Companies House.
Shareholders
Ownership details and share structure must be prepared for incorporation.
What to considerKeep the initial structure aligned with the real owners.
PSC information
People with significant control may need to be identified and recorded.
What to considerDo not treat nominee or privacy arrangements as a substitute for required disclosures.
Registered office
A valid UK registered office is required.
What to considerConfirm what address service is included, what mail handling covers and the renewal price.
Prepare the filing
Information needed for a UK LTD application
Prepare the proposed company name, business activity, director and shareholder details, share allocation, PSC information and address arrangements. Directors need the required Companies House identity-verification details before incorporation. Confirm the document-submission method with our team before sending identity records.
Identity details
Director and PSC identity information and verification details required for incorporation.
Check the current Companies House verification process before submitting.Company details
Proposed name, appropriate UK registered office, registered email, activity and share structure.
Names, addresses and ownership must match the genuine business.Address service
Selected registered office and service address arrangements where needed.
Confirm mail handling, term and renewal charges in writing.Optional banking profile
Business activity, customers and commercial evidence for a separate bank application.
The provider independently decides eligibility and approval.Transparent purchase decision
UK LTD cost: service fee, government fee and recurring work
Companies House lists £100 for standard online incorporation, checked 26 September 2026. This is a government charge, distinct from professional support and address services. Ask Free Unicorn for a written first-year total showing whether that charge is included, the billing currency, optional services and renewal costs.
| Cost item | Initial / first year | Recurring | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertised Free Unicorn packages | £99 / £199 / £349; USD listings also shown | Support and renewal terms vary | Obtain a written quote confirming billing currency and government-fee inclusion. |
| Companies House online incorporation | £100 government charge | One-off incorporation | Checked 26 September 2026; see official guidance above. |
| Registered office and service address | Depends on selected package | Renewal fee to confirm | Check address use, mail handling and service period. |
| Accounts, confirmation statement and tax work | Quoted by company circumstances | Recurring work | Confirm preparation fees and government charges separately. |
| VAT and EORI | Where applicable | VAT returns may be separately charged | Registration is different from ongoing returns or customs work. |
What remains after a UK LTD is formed
Annual accounts
Applies to the company according to UK filing rules.
Accounts are separate from the incorporation itself.
Confirmation statement
Recurring Companies House obligation.
Company information must be reviewed and confirmed or updated.
Corporation Tax administration
Depends on company activity and tax status.
Registration, returns and payments should be reviewed separately from formation.
VAT / EORI
Only where the company's activities make them relevant.
Registration does not automatically include future VAT returns or customs work.
Source-checked guidance
UK LTD requirements and official guidance
Director & ownership requirements
Review directors, shares, PSC disclosures and identity verification before filing.
Read official guidanceGovernment incorporation charge
Companies House lists £100 for standard online incorporation. Source checked 26 September 2026.
Read official guidanceContinuing director duties
Annual accounts and a confirmation statement remain separate from incorporation.
Read official guidanceFormation packages
UK Company Formation Packages
Basic Package
£99 / $149
Advertised service fee; confirm billing currency
UK LTD incorporation preparation and digital formation documents.
- Government incorporation fee quoted separately
- Confirm document delivery scope
- Confirm processing estimate
Premium Package
£199 / $249
Advertised service fee; confirm billing currency
Formation with advertised first-year address support.
- Confirm registered office and service address term
- Banking application preparation subject to eligibility
- Confirm address renewal cost
Complete Package
£349 / $399
Advertised service fee; confirm billing currency
Broader formation and post-registration assistance.
- Confirm VAT and EORI eligibility and scope
- Confirm confirmation statement support
- Tax returns and government charges itemised separately
Displayed amounts are advertised Free Unicorn service fees, not a confirmed all-in total. USA state filing fees vary by state. Standard UK online incorporation costs £100 at Companies House (checked 26 September 2026); government charges are separate unless a written quote expressly includes them. Request confirmation of the billing currency, exact inclusions, any taxes, first-year total and recurring costs. Address/registered-agent renewals, accounting, filings and optional work must be itemised. Third-party approval is never included as a guarantee.
How it works
From ownership details to a registered UK LTD
We keep the workflow straightforward and explain what is needed at each stage.
- 01
Plan the LTD
Agree the company name, activity, directors, shares and PSC details.
- 02
Complete identity and address checks
Confirm current Companies House verification and appropriate UK address arrangements.
- 03
Approve the quote and filing
Review the exact service scope, government charge and incorporation details before submission.
- 04
Receive incorporation documents
After approval, receive the certificate and agreed digital documents.
- 05
Plan annual administration
Schedule accounts, confirmation statement, address renewal and applicable tax work.
Who this supports
When a UK LTD may fit — and what changes by business type
The right setup depends on your business activity, market and compliance requirements.
Freelancers & agencies
Review client geography, invoicing, banking eligibility and annual company/tax administration before choosing a UK LTD.
E-commerce sellers
Consider marketplace requirements, VAT position, imports/exports, EORI and where inventory or customers are located.
SaaS & online businesses
Consider payment-provider eligibility, customer geography and recurring UK company obligations.
Importers & exporters
VAT and EORI questions can become central where goods move across borders; registration and future returns are separate considerations.
Frequently asked questions
UK LTD questions Pakistani founders should answer before registration
Straightforward answers about eligibility, requirements, timing and next steps.
Ask on WhatsAppYou can generally form a UK LTD as a non-resident, subject to director eligibility, required identity verification, ownership disclosures and an appropriate UK registered office. Discuss your proposed activity before filing.
The company needs an appropriate registered office in its UK jurisdiction. Directors also supply service and residential address information. Confirm address-service permissions, mail handling and renewal terms.
Companies House lists £100 for standard online incorporation as checked 26 September 2026. Free Unicorn advertises package prices separately on this page, but the total and whether government fees are included must be confirmed in a written quote before payment.
No. Review establishment, taxable activity and movement of goods. A UK LTD registration alone does not decide VAT liability or which EORI is appropriate.
Keep company records current, maintain the registered office and plan annual accounts, confirmation statements and any required Corporation Tax work. Review VAT obligations separately.
No. Each provider assesses the business, owners, residence and documents independently. We provide application-preparation support where eligible.
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