Why the United Kingdom
At the heart of the global business network
Common Law foundations, the world's second-largest financial centre and post-Brexit independent trade deals — a mature, trusted framework for global-scale operations.
Gateway to the World
Step into Britain — and through it, into the world.
Britain's edge in global trade
A Common Law system, more than 70 free-trade agreements, the status of a global financial centre and the universality of English in commerce. A company in the UK is the grammar by which to speak with the rest of the world. We stand by Turkish makers and traders building UK trade.
— A single Ltd — a global doorway.
Explore UK company typesCompany Types
British structures
British company law — under Companies House — offers five primary forms. Fast formation, flexible share structure, global reputation.
Private Limited Company — Most Common
Private Limited Company
Public Limited Company
Public Limited Company
Limited Liability Partnership
Limited Liability Partnership
Sole Trader — Self-Employed
Sole Trader
Foreign Company Branch
UK Establishment
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Ltd
Private Limited Company — Most Common
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PLC
Public Limited Company
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LLP
Limited Liability Partnership
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Sole Trader
Sole Trader — Self-Employed
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Branch
Foreign Company Branch
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| Minimum Capital | £1 · ~€1 | £50,000 · ~€58,000 | None · — | None · — | None (parent-backed) · — |
| Liability | Limited — by shares | Limited — by shares | Limited per partner | Unlimited — personal | Parent company — unlimited |
| Formation Time | 24–48 hours | 1–2 weeks | 24–48 hours | Instant (HMRC registration) | 1–2 weeks |
| Min. Shareholders | 1+ | 1+ (publicly held) | At least 2 partners | 1 | Parent company (single) |
| Corporate Tax | 19% (profit ≤£50K) → 25% | 25% | Pass-through (partners individually) | Income tax 20%–45% (progressive) | 19%–25% (on UK-source profits) |
| Governance | Director (at least 1) | 2+ directors + Secretary | Partnership agreement | Single person | Authorised UK representative |
| Publicly Traded | No | Yes — LSE / AIM | No | No | No |
| Best For | Foreign investors · E-commerce · Services · Dropshipping | IPO · Large investments · Corporates | Legal · Accounting · Architecture · Consulting | Freelancers · Tradespeople · Micro businesses | TR/HU companies expanding into the UK · Market testing |
Which structure fits you?
Schedule a CallAdvantages
Six strategic reasons to choose the UK
Common Law Certainty
The world's most trusted commercial-law framework. Strong contract enforceability, fast dispute resolution and the LCIA arbitratio...
Read moreLow Capital, Fast Setup
£1 minimum capital and 24-hour Companies House registration — Europe's lightest, fastest incorporation procedure.
Read more19% Small-Profits Rate + R&D Relief
19% corporation tax up to £50,000 profit. Up to 186% enhanced deduction for R&D spend; the Patent Box regime for technology and IP...
Read moreIndependent Post-Brexit Trade
70+ independent free-trade agreements. Asia-Pacific (CPTPP), USA, Australia, New Zealand, India under negotiation — multiple gatew...
Read moreGlobal Financial Centre
London — the global hub for fintech, fund management, insurance, capital markets and VC. Premium access to listing (LSE) and capit...
Read moreLLP and Holding Structures
Tax-transparent LLP, dividend exemption for holdings, wide double-taxation treaty network — flexible tools for international group...
Read moreComparison
How does the UK stand among global alternatives?
| Criterion | UK | Netherlands | Ireland | Singapore |
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| Corporate tax | 19% / 25% | 25.8% | 12.5% | 17% |
| Legal system | Common Law | Civil Law | Common Law | Common Law |
| Min. capital | £1 | €0.01 | €1 | S$1 |
| Setup time | 24 hours | 1 week | 1 day | 1–3 days |
| R&D tax relief | up to 186% | WBSO | 25% | None |
Who it suits
Whose strategy fits the UK?
Global SaaS and technology startups
R&D relief (up to 186%), Patent Box, AI and fintech clusters — a London-based structure is the preferred vehicle for global VC fun...
Read moreHolding and investment vehicles
Dividend exemption, wide tax-treaty network, LLP flexibility — a mature framework for international participation structures, fund...
Read moreE-commerce and post-Brexit-independent exporters
70+ FTAs — independent access to Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific. A scaling base for Turkish brands going global.
Read moreFinance, legal and professional services
London — global client network, premium services market, international contract management under English law.
Read moreProcess
The roadmap to building in the UK
Strategy call
A one-hour free call — vehicle (LTD/LLP/PLC) and tax-planning recommendations aligned to your business.
Structure design
LTD, LLP or PLC — the tax-, legal- and operations-optimal vehicle.
Incorporation & setup
Companies House registration in 24 hours, plus bank account and VAT registration.
Operations handover
Transition of accounting, payroll, HMRC reporting and annual filings.
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