العربية• International Business Setup
Straightforward incorporation, provided you have a registered office in the UK
A Private Limited Company is registered at Companies House, and its director does not need to live in the UK. The company does, however, need an appropriate registered office address in the UK, and that is the first thing we arrange.
You deal with LegalIn alone, from Egypt. We handle the in-country steps through our network of offices there, so you do not need to engage another firm.
• Is this route for you?
- Founders who want an entity to deal with international customers or partners.
- Egyptian companies that want a presence in the UK market.
- Ventures planning to bring in international investors.
• Foreign ownership and investment regime
Full ownership without a local partner
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Ownership | 100% without a local partner; no prior investment licence for ordinary incorporation |
| Director | At least one director aged 16 or over, with no UK residence requirement |
| Registered office | A physical address in the same part of the UK where the company is registered (England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland); PO boxes are not accepted |
| Exception | The National Security and Investment Act 2021 requires mandatory notification of acquisitions of companies in 17 sensitive sectors; it concerns acquisitions more than new incorporations |
| Regulated activities | Some activities, such as financial services, need authorisation from a sector regulator after incorporation |
• How we handle the file
From Egypt to incorporation
- Defining the activity, shareholders and directors.
- Arranging a registered office address in the UK.
- Preparing details of shareholders and people with significant control.
- Registering at Companies House.
- Post-registration: annual and tax obligations.
• Before we start
What we need to know
- Your exact activity, and who and where your customers are.
- The partners and their nationalities, and whether the investor is an individual or a company.
- Whether you need a physical office or staff in the UK.
- How the new entity relates to your company in Egypt, if any.
This tells us the route and the document list; documents vary with the activity and the partners’ nationalities.
• Common pitfalls
What can delay the file?
Using a PO box as the registered office, which can lead to the company being struck off.
Underestimating that service addresses and directors’ details are public.
Not monitoring the email address Companies House uses to contact the company.
Incorporating without a plan for annual and tax obligations after registration.
• FAQ
Questions we often hear before setting up in the UK
Do I have to live in the UK?
No. The company needs a registered office there.
Does the company give me the right to live in the UK?
No. Incorporation and immigration are separate routes.
Do I need a firm in the UK?
No. You deal with LegalIn, and we coordinate with our network of offices there.
• Related routes
Your file may also involve
• Your next step
Considering the UK?
Send us your activity and partners’ details. We review the right route and get back to you on the next step.
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