Starting a UK company from Faroe can be completed remotely, without travelling to the UK or maintaining a physical presence there simply to incorporate the company. Form My Company’s Non-UK Resident Company Formation package is designed for founders who want to establish and manage a UK limited company while remaining based in Faroe.
The entire formation process can be handled online. You provide the required company and personal information, complete the relevant verification steps and receive your company documents digitally after incorporation. International document delivery is also available to Faroe when printed documents need to be sent to you.
A UK company must have an appropriate registered office address in the UK. Companies House also requires directors to provide a service address, which is publicly available. For a founder living in Faroe, the package therefore includes a Bolton BL1 registered office and director service address, helping separate your UK company correspondence from your private home address.
For more background on the process, see Can Non-UK Residents Form a UK Company from Abroad?.
What is UK company formation for a non-UK resident in Faroe?
This service is for an individual based in Faroe who wants to form a UK company without relocating to Britain. The process is remote, so you do not need a UK visa, travel to the UK or a physical UK office simply to complete incorporation.
The package combines company formation with practical administration for the first year. That includes incorporation documents, statutory books, a UK registered office, a director service address, mail handling, confirmation statement support and an online dashboard.
The UK government confirms that directors of a private limited company do not have to live in the UK, although the company must have a UK registered office. You can therefore manage the company from Faroe while using the included Bolton BL1 address for the company’s registered office.
Who is this package for?
The package is intended for founders, entrepreneurs and business owners based in Faroe who need a UK limited company but want to manage the incorporation process from abroad. It can suit someone establishing a new online business, consultancy, trading business or another legitimate commercial venture where a UK company structure is appropriate.
It is also relevant where privacy and practical administration are important. The Bolton BL1 registered office and director service address mean your Faroe home address does not need to be used as the company’s public registered office or your public director correspondence address.
The package does not provide advice on your personal tax position, Faroe regulations or any tax relationship between Faroe and the UK. Those matters should be considered with your own qualified advisers based on your circumstances.
What’s included in the Faroe non-UK resident company formation package?
Company formation in less than 3 hours
Company formation in less than 3 hours (subject to Companies House processing times, weekends and bank holidays; delays may occur if incorrect or incomplete information is submitted or due to technical complexities).
The service is designed to keep the incorporation process straightforward for an overseas founder. The stated processing time is not a guarantee because the final registration process depends on Companies House processing and the accuracy and completeness of the information supplied.
Free Wise Business Account with a UK account number and sort code
Free Wise Business Account with a UK account number and sort code (Wise Business Account applications are subject to eligibility and are approved entirely at the discretion of Wise; Form My Company acts only as a referrer and does not guarantee account approval).
This provides an introduction to Wise Business as part of the package rather than a guaranteed banking facility. Any account application is assessed by Wise independently.
Digital Certificate of Incorporation
The Digital Certificate of Incorporation confirms that your UK company has been incorporated. It provides the company’s registered name, company number and date of incorporation and is supplied digitally for convenient access from Faroe.
Digital Share Certificates
Digital Share Certificates provide documentary evidence of the shares issued in the company. Keeping these records available digitally makes it easier to manage your corporate documentation remotely.
Digital Memorandum of Association (MoA)
The Digital Memorandum of Association (MoA) is included as part of the company’s incorporation documentation. It forms part of the constitutional documentation associated with establishing the company.
Digital Articles of Association (AoA)
The Digital Articles of Association (AoA) set out rules for how the company is run. Your digital copy gives you convenient access to this important company document after incorporation.
Printed Certificate of Incorporation
Printed Certificate of Incorporation gives you a physical version of the company’s incorporation certificate. This can be delivered internationally when you require physical company documentation in the Faroe Islands.
Printed Share Certificates
Printed Share Certificates provide physical copies of the company’s share certificates. They complement the digital versions and can be retained with your wider corporate records.
International document delivery
International document delivery (if post or documents need to be received at the customer’s address, standard mail handling charges apply; each scanned item emailed is charged at £2 per copy; shipping charges are on the Document Shipping page — link this).
For a founder in Faroe, this means physical documents can be arranged for international delivery rather than requiring you to collect them in Britain.
Maintenance of statutory books
Maintenance of statutory books helps keep the company’s required corporate records organised after incorporation. This is particularly useful when the company is being administered remotely from Faroe.
Free Confirmation Statement preparation and filing
Free Confirmation Statement preparation and filing (free for the first year; renewal available through this package for the applicable renewal fee via the File a Confirmation Statement service — link this).
A confirmation statement is an important recurring Companies House filing used to confirm that company information remains accurate. Keeping this obligation in view is part of maintaining the company after formation.
Free prestigious Registered Office Address in Bolton BL1
Free prestigious Registered Office Address in Bolton BL1 (free for the first year; renews at £399.99+VAT for each subsequent 12-month period from the renewal date).
Companies House requires a UK company to have an appropriate physical registered office address. The Bolton BL1 address gives your company a UK registered office while allowing you to continue managing the business from Faroe.
Free Director Service Address to keep the customer’s residential address private
Free Director Service Address to keep the customer’s residential address private.
A director’s service address is the public correspondence address associated with the director. Using the included Bolton BL1 address means your Faroe home address does not need to be used as the public service address, although the director’s genuine residential address still has to be provided to Companies House where required.
For more information, see the Director Service Address guide.
Free registered office mail forwarding for 1 year
Free registered office mail forwarding for 1 year (free for the first year; eligible official government correspondence is scanned and digitally forwarded; the first 10 scanned copies are free, each additional scanned copy is £2; a printed copy of an eligible document is provided free, but Royal Mail postage/delivery charges to the customer are payable by the customer; shipping charges are on the Document Shipping page — link this; documents classed as official government mail are listed on the Official Government Mail Guide blog post — link this).
This is particularly practical for a Faroe-based founder because important eligible correspondence can be reviewed digitally without waiting for ordinary international post.
International tracked delivery
International tracked delivery provides an option for sending physical company documents internationally to the Faroe Islands. Tracking helps you follow the delivery of documents once they have been dispatched.
No complicated administrative paperwork
No complicated administrative paperwork is intended to keep the formation process manageable for an overseas founder. The information and documents needed for incorporation are handled through the online process rather than requiring you to travel to Britain.
Priority 24/7 customer support
Priority 24/7 customer support is available for assistance with the service. Around-the-clock support can be useful for a founder in Faroe who may need help outside standard UK working hours because of the difference between locations.
No hidden charges
No hidden charges means the package is presented with its stated features and applicable terms rather than relying on unexpected additions. International shipping and the specific mail-handling charges stated above remain subject to their stated terms.
Access to an online user dashboard to manage company documents 24/7
Access to an online user dashboard to manage company documents 24/7 gives you a central online location for managing your company documentation. This is useful when the company is being operated from Faroe, and you need access without relying on physical UK paperwork.
Annual Renewal Fee of £399
Annual Renewal Fee of £399, covering (for the first 12 months only, then renewing): statutory books maintenance, the first year’s confirmation statement preparation & filing, the BL1 1BR Bolton registered office address, director service address protection, and international mail forwarding (Royal Mail charges payable by the customer).
The renewal keeps the core administration and address services in place after the initial period. The company renewal information explains how ongoing services are maintained.
Non-Residents
+ £100 Companies House Fee
Pricing and renewal terms
The package should be considered as a first-year formation and administration arrangement rather than only a Companies House filing. It combines incorporation with the practical services a founder based in the Faroe Islands may need to maintain a UK company remotely.
The annual renewal fee is £399 as stated above. The registered office element separately specifies that the Bolton BL1 address renews at £399.99+VAT for each subsequent 12-month period from the renewal date, so the applicable package and service terms should be reviewed before renewal.
Companies House publishes its own statutory fees separately and updates them when charges change. Its current fees guidance states that online incorporation is £100 and that confirmation statement fees can also apply.
Staying compliant after year one
Formation is only the beginning of running a UK company. After incorporation, you need to keep company information accurate, maintain the company’s records and deal with the filings that apply to your company.
The registered office must remain appropriate and available for official correspondence. Your director information and service address should also remain accurate. If circumstances change, the relevant Companies House information may need to be updated rather than waiting for the next annual filing.
A confirmation statement is another important recurring requirement. The first year’s preparation and filing is included under the package terms, with renewal available through the package at the applicable renewal fee.
It is also important to distinguish company administration from personal tax advice. If you live in the Faroe while directing a UK company, your own tax and reporting position should be reviewed with an adviser who understands your particular circumstances.
What happens after you buy
- Complete the online application with your proposed company information and the required director and shareholder details.
- Provide the identity and address information required for the formation process and complete any applicable verification.
- Review the incorporation information and documents supplied for your company before submission.
- Form My Company processes the application for submission to Companies House, subject to the stated processing conditions.
- Once Companies House approves the incorporation, your digital company documents can be accessed, and your included services can be managed remotely.
- Printed documents and international tracked delivery can be arranged for Faroe where required, subject to the stated delivery and mail-handling charges.
Why choose Form My Company for formation from Faroe?
The main advantage for a founder in Faroe is the ability to organise the formation and core first-year administration remotely. You can manage the company without travelling to the UK simply to complete incorporation, while the included Bolton BL1 registered office and director service address provide the UK addresses required for the relevant company records.
The package also brings company documents, statutory books, confirmation statement support, mail handling and an online dashboard together rather than requiring you to arrange every element separately. This can make ongoing administration easier when you are working from another country.
The Bolton BL1 registered office and director service address are particularly relevant to privacy. Companies House confirms that directors’ service addresses are publicly available, while residential addresses are treated separately. This means a founder based in Faroe can use the included service address for public correspondence while still providing their genuine residential information where legally required.
Finally, international delivery and 24/7 support recognise the practical reality of managing a UK company from abroad. You can receive eligible correspondence digitally, arrange physical document delivery to Faroe and access support without needing to be physically present in Britain.
For official information, Companies House provides its current company incorporation guidance, while its current fees guidance provides the latest statutory charges.
FAQs about Non-UK Resident Company Formation for Faroe
Can I form a UK company remotely from Faroe?
Yes, you can complete the Form My Company non-UK resident formation process remotely from Faroe without travelling to the UK to incorporate the company. The package provides online formation, digital documents and UK address services for remote administration.
Do I need a UK address if I live in Faroe?
A UK limited company must have an appropriate UK registered office address, and the package provides a registered office at Bolton BL1. Companies House confirms that the registered office must be a physical address in the UK.
Can I keep my Faroe home address off the public Companies House register?
A director can use a separate service address as their public correspondence address instead of their home address. The Form My Company package includes a Bolton BL1 Director Service Address, although the director’s genuine residential address must still be provided to Companies House where required.
Can my UK company documents be delivered to Faroe?
Yes, the package includes international document delivery and international tracked delivery for documents that need to be sent to Faroe. Standard mail handling, scanning and shipping charges apply according to the stated service terms.
How much does the package cost to renew after the first year?
The stated Annual Renewal Fee is £399, covering the listed first-year services when they renew after the initial 12-month period. The registered office service separately states a renewal price of £399.99+VAT for each subsequent 12-month period, so the applicable renewal terms should be checked before renewal.
Non-UK Resident Company Formation for Faroe
- Company formation in less than 3 hours
- Free Wise Business Account with a UK account number and sort code
- Digital Certificate of Incorporation
- Digital Share Certificates
- Digital Memorandum of Association (MoA)
- Digital Articles of Association (AoA)
- Printed Certificate of Incorporation
- Printed Share Certificates
- International document delivery (from the UK to Faroe)
- Maintenance of statutory books
- Free Confirmation Statement preparation and filing
- Free prestigious Registered Office Address in Bolton BL1
- Free Director Service Address to keep your residential address private
- Free registered office mail forwarding for 1 year
- International tracked delivery
- No complicated administrative paperwork
- Priority 24/7 customer support
- No hidden charges
- Access to an online user dashboard to manage your company documents 24/7
+ £100 Companies House Fee