UK LLP Non-resident Company

UK LLP Non-resident Company Formation

The United Kingdom’s legal system, developed over centuries, serves as the foundation for common law legal systems utilized in most Commonwealth countries. The British economy stands as one of the world’s largest. Typically recognized as a mixed-market economy, it has embraced numerous free market principles while maintaining a robust social welfare infrastructure.

The Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) combines elements of a limited company and an ordinary partnership, offering its members limited liability, organizational flexibility, and tax transparency. Although an LLP agreement is not obligatory, it is highly recommended and may be customized by its members to align with their specific needs.

A UK LLP is a business entity where members benefit from limited liability, ensuring the protection of their assets and absolving them of responsibility for the debts of the LLP.

As a transparent business structure with significant advantages, the LLP is not subject to corporate taxation. Instead, members of the UK LLP Non-resident Company pay individual income tax on earnings derived from the business operations of the LLP. When structured correctly, a UK LLP Non-resident Company can achieve tax-exempt status.

UK Limited Liability Partnerships, including UK LLP Non-resident Companies, are not categorized as offshore companies, as there is no offshore legislation in the UK.

All companies, including UK LLP Non-resident Companies, are formed under the same legislation, whether they engage in business within the UK or beyond its borders.

Companies that neither generate income from sources within the UK nor have members who are UK residents are exempt from taxation as UK LLP Non-resident Companies.

For additional information about UK LLP Non-resident Companies, you can check the site Consil Formation.

Advantages of UK LLP Non-resident Company Formation:

Leading global business financial center and an important jurisdiction for international tax planning;

A Limited Liability Partnership has the advantage of taxation like a partnership combined with limited liability, separate legal personality and organizational flexibility.

0% Corporation tax – Corporation tax is only charged on profits derived within the territory of UK or if the members are UK residents. An LLP is transparent for tax purposes with members being taxed individually on their share of the limited liability partnerships income or gains;

The Members may be corporate bodies or natural persons from any legal jurisdiction worldwide;

There is no minimum authorized or issued share capital requirement;

There is no withholding tax on interest, dividends and royalty, no capital gains tax in UK;

Interim dividends distribution is allowed. Distribution to foreign entities or individuals are not taxed in UK;

Nominee services are available;

The liability of the members is limited to the investment in the partnership.

Board Meetings of Members can be held anywhere in the world.

If you are interested in the UK LLP N0n-Resident Company Formation, you can contact us any time.

Summary of UK LLP Non-resident Company and main characteristics:

General Information
Type of companyLimited Liability Partnership (LLP)
Corporate LegislationLimited Liability Act 2000
The Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988
English Common Law
TaxationFor Non-resident sourced activities - Corporation Tax – 0%
Tax on Dividends – 0%

Territorial taxation system 0% for non-residents that do not derive any income from sources in UK.
CurrencyStandard Currency - Pound sterling - GBP£
Share Capital can be in GBP or EUR
Paid up capital requirementNo paid up capital required (1 GBP£)
Time zoneGMT (UTC)
Directors (Members act as Directors/Shareholders)
Minimum no. required2
Local Member requiredNo
Location of MeetingsAnywhere
Company Secretary
RequiredNo
Local Secretary requiredNo
Registered office requiredYes, local
Share Capital
Standard CurrencyGBP£
Standard Authorized CapitalNot standard but usually 100 GBP£
Minimum paid up capitalNo
Accounting Requirements
Preparation of accountsRequired (can be completed by Consil Formation)
Requirement for auditNo
Accounts public accessibleNo
Requirement to file Annual ReturnYes (can be completed by Consil Formation)
Further Information
Bearer sharesNo
ConfidentialityYes
Nominee servicesAvailable
Need to travelNo
ApostilleYes, Hague Convention 1961
OwnersIndividuals or Corporate

Register your UK LLP Non-resident Company

UK LLP Non-resident Company Formation – with all services included for the first year: € 2000;

Certificate of Incorporation;

Pre-Incorporation Agreement;

Mutual Partnership Agreement and General Operating Provisions;
Appointment of Partners, Distribution of Shares, Minutes, Resolutions in accordance with banks requirements;
Share Certificate(s);

Authorized Share Capital of GBP100;

Local Registered Office Address;

Registered Agent;

Preparation & Filing of Annual Return;

Personal manager assistance for the entire period.

Renewal Fee after one year – with all services included for the next year: 1400

Local Registered Office Address;

Registered Agent;

Preparation & Filing of Annual Return;

Personal manager assistance for the entire period.

Nominee Member Partner – Individual or Corporate as per client’s request: € 800
Nominee Second Member Partner – Individual or Corporate as per client’s request: € 800

Power of Attorney – General / Special PoA Notary Legalized with Apostille, in accordance official institutions and with banks requirements: € 500

Certificate of Good Standing with Apostille, in accordance with official institutions and banks requirements: € 450

Certificate of Incumbency with Apostille, in accordance with official institutions and banks requirements: € 450

Legalization of Documents:

  • Document Notarization per document: € 500
  • Bundle of documents Notarization;
  • Document Apostillation per document;
  • Bundle of documents Apostillation.

Company Seal: € 100

Company Rubber Stamp: € 150

Bank Account opening service – Quotation based on each particular case;

Compliance Service – After Company Incorporation Services – new persons, legal entities, annual compliance review: € 75/hour

Accounting & Bookkeeping – Quotation based on each particular case.

Starting fee:

2,000.00

  • Further optional services