UK Business Setup for Non-UK Residents

KINAIE specialises in helping non-UK residents establish and maintain UK businesses. Led by Raisul Ferdous, we already support many business owners based overseas. We bring the setup and ongoing accounting work together, so you have a clear process from your initial plans to regular reporting.

Who we help

This service is for entrepreneurs living outside the UK who want to set up a UK company, and non-UK resident owners who already have a UK business and need continuing support. We discuss where you live, where the company will operate, its activities and its ownership before agreeing the work. Nationality alone does not tell us where someone is resident.

1. UK company incorporation

We help you prepare the information needed to incorporate your UK company, including its proposed name and activities, directors, shareholders and ownership structure. We discuss registered office arrangements and the applicable identity verification steps before an application is submitted.

Directors do not have to live in the UK, but a UK company needs an appropriate registered office address. Address services and any third-party arrangements are agreed separately; incorporation is not a guarantee of a bank account. See Companies House guidance on directors and registered office requirements.

2. Business bank account application support

We help you understand the information a prospective bank or account provider requests and organise the supporting documents. This may include company details, ownership information, identity and address evidence, the nature of your business and expected transactions. We can help you prepare clear explanations and respond to requests for additional information.

Account approval rests with the provider. Eligibility depends on matters such as your country of residence, business activities, ownership and the provider’s checks. We cannot guarantee approval or a fixed opening date. Bank accounts and payment or e-money accounts can have different protections and features; these should be checked before choosing a provider.

3. Ongoing accounts, tax and company compliance

Once your company is established, we agree a continuing service that fits its activities and reporting needs. This can include bookkeeping, year-end accounts, Corporation Tax returns, confirmation statements and relevant company record updates. VAT and payroll support can be included where required and agreed.

We explain what records you need to provide, agree responsibilities and keep track of the filings within our engagement. Directors remain responsible for their company and for supplying accurate information. The engagement sets out exactly which accounting, tax and company filings we handle; sector-specific permissions and overseas obligations need separate consideration.