As a primary gateway to the United States and Asia, London is a global hub that attracts tourists and business professionals year-round. It consistently maintains strong foundations for trade and remains a preferred destination for international investors.
At Hamilton Holding International, we help entrepreneurs, investors, and businesses establish a strong presence in the United Kingdom. With over 20 years of experience in bespoke business consulting, we combine legal expertise, practical insights, and personalised guidance to make company formation straightforward and efficient.
We provide a full range of services for incorporating companies in the UK, from registering your business and preparing all required documentation to advising on compliance, taxation, and corporate governance.
Whether you are a start-up, a growing SME, or an international investor, we tailor our approach to meet your unique needs. Choosing the right legal structure is critical.
We guide you through the options, whether setting up a private limited company, a branch of a foreign entity, or a holding company, ensuring your business is structured for maximum flexibility, efficiency, and growth.
Our support goes beyond registration. We assist with bank account setup, accounting, and ongoing administrative requirements, providing you with peace of mind from day one.
We also offer strategic advice on intellectual property, contracts, and employment regulations, helping you navigate the UK business landscape with confidence.
At Hamilton Holding International, every client receives dedicated attention.
Our experienced team works closely with you, identifying opportunities, mitigating risks, and ensuring your business complies with UK law while remaining well-positioned for future expansion.
Whether you are establishing your first UK company or expanding an international enterprise, we make the process smooth, transparent, and stress-free.
Partner with Hamilton Holding International and take the first step toward unlocking the full potential of your business in the United Kingdom.
The Private Limited Company (LTD), similar to the Italian SRL, is the most common corporate structure in the United Kingdom.
At least one director (natural person aged 16 or over)
No maximum number of directors
No company secretary required (since 6 April 2008)
One individual may act as sole shareholder and sole director Shareholder and director anonymity is legally permitted through nominee arrangements
CORPORATE TAX:
Profits up to £300,000: 19%
Profits between £300,000 and £1,500,000: marginal rates apply
TAX REGIME:
The current corporate tax rate is a flat 19%.
The first tax payment is due 21 months after incorporation, and there are no advance tax payments.
VAT:
VAT registration not required for turnover below £90,000
A private limited company is a separate legal entity offering limited liability protection. Shareholders’ personal assets are protected in the event of liquidation.
A limited liability partnership is registered as a separate legal entity and offers the benefit of limited liability protection while being managed like a partnership.
Your personal assets are protected in the event of liquidation.
Minimum of two partners (individuals or legal entities, resident anywhere in the world) No minimum share capital requirement (can be formed with £1) Taxation – LLP
TAXATION:
Corporate tax rate: 19%
First tax payment due 21 months after incorporation
No advance tax payments
ACCOUNTING:
Accounting records are mandatory
Audit required if turnover exceeds £1 million
TAXATION
Profits of less than £300,000 are subject to a tax rate of 19%. For profits exceeding £300,000 and up to £1,500,000, a graduated (tiered) tax rate applies.
ACCOUNTING
The maintenance of accounting records is mandatory. They must be subject to statutory audit if the LLP’s turnover exceeds £1 million.
VAT
VAT registration is not required for companies with annual turnover below £90,000.
A Public Limited Company is a limited liability company, similar to a joint-stock company, that can offer its shares for sale to the public through a listed stock exchange.
A PLC must appoint at least two directors and must also appoint a qualified company secretary to hold the position. We can provide this service if required (please select the appointment of our designated secretariat at the time of order).
La società non può condurre affari o esercitare poteri di prestito a meno che non abbia ottenuto un certificato commerciale da Companies House che conferma di avere il capitale sociale minimo assegnato. Questo può essere richiesto una volta che la società è stata costituita e le azioni sono state emesse e pagate.
SHARE CAPITAL:
A Public Limited Company must have a minimum issued share capital of £50,000, with at least 25% (£12,500) fully paid.
TAXATION SYSTEM:
The current tax rate is a single flat rate of 19% effectively. The first tax payment is due 21 months after incorporation, and no advance tax payments are required.
British limited companies can be managed through nominee directors and nominee shareholders. With our Nominee service, you can protect your privacy by appointing fiduciary directors and shareholders.
Prevent the disclosure of your name and address.
Prevent competitors from knowing what you are doing with a new company.
Maintain complete privacy and avoid having your name appear as a director or shareholder of a company. Instead, the names of the nominees will be displayed.
Protect your assets in the event of divorce or from potential future creditors.
British limited companies can be managed through a nominee director, a fiduciary director. This fulfill all the company’s administrative obligations, ensuring that the beneficial owner remains free from bureaucratic responsibilities and their name does not appear in public registers. The nominee director signs company documents but does not have executive powers and cannot take any action except under the specific instructions of the beneficial owner. The nominee director may act and perform only the duties authorized in the so-called “Declaration of Trust”—a legal document establishing a trust between the nominee and the beneficial owner. In the unlikely event that the nominee director acts independently, they would face serious administrative, civil, and criminal consequences.
A limited company can have a nominee shareholder, i.e., a fiduciary shareholder, who may be an individual or a company. Their role is purely administrative and aimed at protecting privacy, as they appear in public registers. Through a “Declaration of Trust,” the nominee shareholder declares that they hold and manage the shares on behalf of the beneficial owner. Therefore, the nominee shareholder is not the owner of the company but simply the person or entity listed in the public records.
The ultimate beneficial owner (Last Beneficiary) will have the power of attorney to conduct activities on behalf of the company and to sign all documents as if they were the director or shareholder themselves. The name of the beneficial owner will appear only in our internal nominee agreement and in the bank records, of which a copy will be provided, thus ensuring complete privacy.
The Anglo-Saxon trust is a legal institution of the Anglo-Saxon system, or Common Law. It has existed for over five hundred years and is used to regulate a wide range of property-related legal relationships, such as the isolation and protection of assets or controlled asset management. The key roles, or more precisely the “legal positions,” in a trust are generally three:
1. Settlor or Grantor is the person who creates or establishes the trust.
2. The Trustee act as the administrator or manager.
3. Beneficiary is the ultimate recipient of the trust benefits.
The settlor or grantor is the person who creates or establishes the trust. The trustee acts as the administrator or manager. The settlor transfers the company or assets to the trustee, who has the power and duty to manage them according to the rules set out in the Declaration of Trust, as determined by the settlor, for the benefit of a third party, the beneficiary. An optional role is that of the Protector, who oversees certain aspects of the trust. Legal positions and individuals do not necessarily coincide: the same person can hold multiple positions (for example, in a self-declared trust, where one person acts as both settlor and trustee), and multiple individuals can occupy the same position (as in a trust with multiple settlors or trustees).
Hamilton Holding International will handle all the required documents and statutory books (a legal requirement for all companies) for your new business. This includes all share assignments, the setting of the accounting reference date, share certificates, and completed minutes and registers. Each company formation is designed to be comprehensive, and all our companies are delivered in hard copy, professionally presented in an easy-to-use hardcover file.
We believe in a transparent approach, with no hidden or unnecessary fees for our services.
Hamilton Holding International is trusted by hundreds of regular clients. Starting a company is an important step in any business, and it pays to do it right the first time. Our service ensures that your company is legally and properly established from the outset.
