UK incorporation is fast on paper — a company can still be registered in a matter of days — but Companies House has changed substantially under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA), and founders who haven't kept up with the 2025–2026 changes are the ones who get filings rejected. We handle both the formation and the compliance that now comes with it.
Current as of 2026. Rules like these change — we confirm specifics at the time of engagement.
Under ECCTA, all directors and People with Significant Control (anyone owning or controlling more than 25%) must now complete identity verification with Companies House. This applies to foreign founders based anywhere in the world, not just UK residents — new appointments must verify before registration; existing directors have a 12-month transition window.
Companies House fees increased from 1 February 2026 — digital incorporation is now £100 and the confirmation statement £50. Annual accounts must now be filed in iXBRL format through approved commercial software; the old WebFiling service for accounts closed on 31 March 2026.
The UK runs a two-rate system: 19% on profits up to £50,000 (the small profits rate), 25% on profits above £250,000 (the main rate), with marginal relief tapering the effective rate in between. These thresholds are shared across any associated companies a business has.
LISORBIS advises on strategy and structuring for United Kingdom. Filings, registrations, and any step requiring local admission to practice are carried out by a locally authorized representative or licensed professional in United Kingdom, working alongside our team.