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Posted Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:39:52 GMT by ciobanumimi
Hello, I was wondering if opening an Ltd is possible as a non-resident of the UK and without holding a visa. If this is possible, could I offer web development services through this Ltd to clients in the UK? Thank you!
Posted Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:08:57 GMT by HMRC Admin 17 Response
Hi,
 
Companies are incorporated in the UK through Companies House (which is a separate office to HMRC) and you should contact them in the first instance regarding forming a company while not resident in the UK.

A company registered for corporation tax is required to submit company tax returns, statutory accounts and computations anually. 

There may also be requirements to register for other taxes such as VAT. 

It is not really possible to list all necessary requirements in a hypothetical situation and I would recommend taking
independent financial advice regarding your obligations.

You will need to establish, for example, whether you will have economic activity in the UK. 

There is a difference between a non-resident company that is trading from abroad with customers in the UK, and
one that is actually trading in the UK.  

Thank you .

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