United Kingdom
The United Kingdom consists of the island of Great Britain, of north-eastern part of the island is Ireland and of many more little islands. The UK is a unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy. The Queen, Elizabeth II has reigned for 60 years and has just celebrated her diamond jubilee. The country’s rich history is filled with various stories – ranging from the tales of Knights of the Round Table to the reality of the Industrial Revolution and both of the World Wars. The former Empire used to have numerous colonies and still there are 14 British Overseas Territories, which are under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom. Nowadays the UK is one of the most cosmopolitan countries on the planet. London, the UK capital, welcomes people from all over the world and combines all sorts of cultures and religious. The city has a vibrant atmosphere and it never sleeps.
Key Corporate Features |
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General |
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| Basis of Legal System | Common |
| Type of Company | Ltd |
| Tax on Offshore Profits | 21-28% |
| Redomiciliation Permitted | No |
| Time to Form | 2 Days |
Corporate Requirements |
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| Minimum Shareholders | 1 |
| Minimum Directors | 1 |
Corporate Administration |
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| Corporate Directors Permitted | Yes |
Local Requirements |
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| Registered Office/Agent | Yes |
| Company Secretary | No |
| Director | Yes |
| Meetings | No |
Public Filings |
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| Directors | Yes |
| Shareholders | Yes |
| Beneficial Owners | No |
Annual Filing Requirements |
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| Annual Return | Yes |
| Audited Accounts | Yes |