UK Ltd Company Formation from Pakistan

Can a Pakistani citizen open a UK company?

Yes. You do not need to live in the UK or hold a UK visa to be a director or shareholder of a UK private limited company. You do need a UK registered office address, which we provide, and every director and person with significant control must verify their identity with Companies House. Being a director of a UK company does not give you any right to live or work in the UK.

What it costs to run a UK Ltd

Beyond the setup package, a UK company has some yearly costs. Companies House charges a fee for the annual confirmation statement. The company must file annual accounts with Companies House and a Corporation Tax return with HMRC, which most owners pay an accountant to prepare. If your UK taxable sales pass the VAT threshold, or you sell certain goods to UK buyers through marketplaces, you will need to register for VAT. We explain each of these before you form the company so there are no surprises.

• Confirmation statement once a year (Companies House fee applies)
• Annual accounts filed with Companies House
• Corporation Tax return filed with HMRC
• VAT registration when required
• Registered office renewal after the first year

Getting Stripe UK approved

Stripe UK needs a UK company number, a UK registered address, a bank account in the company’s name and verified details for the directors and owners. The most common reasons for delays are a business description that does not match the website, a website without clear policies, or mismatched names across documents. We check each of these before you apply. Our guide on fixing Stripe account verification covers the details.

Selling on UK marketplaces with your new company

Once the company and bank account are ready, you can register for Amazon UK, eBay UK, Etsy or TikTok Shop UK in the company’s name. Use exactly the same company name, registered address and director details you filed with Companies House, because marketplaces check them against the public register and your bank statement.

Marketplaces in the UK collect VAT on many sales made by overseas sellers, but a UK company has its own VAT duties once it passes the threshold. Keep simple records from day one: sales reports from each marketplace, fee invoices, stock purchases and shipping costs. Your accountant will need them for the annual accounts and Corporation Tax return.

• Same name, address and director details on every account
• Business bank or payout account in the company’s name
• Monthly export of marketplace sales and fee reports
• Calendar reminders for confirmation statement and accounts deadlines

UK Ltd or US LLC?

Choose a UK Ltd if most of your sales are on Amazon UK, eBay UK or to European buyers, or if you want GBP and EUR accounts. Choose a US LLC if you mainly sell on Amazon US, Walmart, TikTok Shop US or to American customers. Many sellers start with one and add the other later. Our US company formation page covers the US side.