If you are based in Iceland and want to establish a UK limited company, you can complete the formation process remotely without travelling to the UK. The Non-UK Residents package from Form My Company is designed for founders who want a practical UK company structure while continuing to manage their business from Iceland. You can handle the process online, receive digital incorporation documents, have printed documents delivered to Iceland, and use a Bolton BL1 1BR registered office and director service address.
A UK company must have an appropriate registered office address in the UK. Companies House makes the registered office publicly available, so using a professional address can help separate your company’s public record from your private home details.
What Is the Non-UK Resident UK Company Formation Service?
This service provides a remote route to incorporating a UK limited company while you remain in Iceland. The application and document handling are organised online, so there is no need to visit the UK to complete incorporation.
The service suits founders, consultants, online businesses, international traders and other entrepreneurs who want a UK company while managing it from Iceland. The package does not replace appropriate legal, accounting or tax advice for your circumstances.
For official guidance on registering a UK company, you can also review GOV.UK company registration guidance and current Companies House requirements.
What Is Included in the 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 application is handled remotely, so you can provide the required information from Iceland rather than arranging a UK visit.
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). The account application remains subject to Wise’s own checks and terms.
Digital Certificate of Incorporation
The Digital Certificate of Incorporation provides electronic evidence of your company’s incorporation. It can be stored securely and accessed quickly when you need to provide company information to a bank, payment provider, professional adviser or commercial contact.
Digital Share Certificates
Digital Share Certificates provide an electronic record of the shares issued to the company’s shareholders. Keeping these documents alongside your other corporate records makes it easier to review ownership information while managing the company remotely from Iceland.
Digital Memorandum of Association (MoA)
Digital Memorandum of Association (MoA) provides a digital copy of the memorandum created as part of the company formation process. It forms part of the company’s constitutional documentation and can be retained with your incorporation records.
Digital Articles of Association (AoA)
Digital Articles of Association (AoA) provide the company’s governing rules in digital form. They are important corporate records that can be referred to when considering how the company is administered and how directors and shareholders exercise their respective rights.
Printed Certificate of Incorporation
Printed Certificate of Incorporation gives you a physical copy of the company’s incorporation document. It complements the digital version and can be kept with your company records in Iceland.
Printed Share Certificates
Printed Share Certificates provide physical copies of the share certificates issued for the company. These documents can be retained with your corporate records alongside the digital versions.
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 founders in Iceland, this provides a route for receiving physical company documents outside the UK. See the Form My Company Document Shipping page for current international delivery arrangements.
Maintenance of Statutory Books
Maintenance of statutory books helps keep the company’s required corporate records organised and up to date. This is useful when the company is managed from Iceland.
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). The confirmation statement is an important recurring Companies House obligation, so having first-year preparation and filing included gives you a defined administrative process from incorporation onwards. File a Confirmation Statement service.
Free Prestigious Registered Office Address in Bolton BL1 1BR
Free prestigious Registered Office Address in Bolton BL1 1BR (free for the first year; renews at £399.99+VAT for each subsequent 12-month period from the renewal date). The registered office is the company’s official address and is publicly available on the Companies House register. Using the Bolton address means your Icelandic home address does not need to be used as the company’s registered office.
Free Director Service Address to Keep the Customer’s Residential Address Private
Free Director Service Address to keep the customer’s residential address private. For an Iceland-based founder, this provides a separate service address for relevant public company records instead of relying on a residential address for that purpose. You can review the separate Director Service Address service for more information about how the address works.
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 allows you to receive eligible correspondence digitally while managing the company from Iceland.
For more information about the types of correspondence covered, see What Official Government Mail Is?.
International Tracked Delivery
International tracked delivery provides a way to send physical company documents from the UK to Iceland with tracking. This is useful when you need printed incorporation records or other eligible documents outside the UK.
No Complicated Administrative Paperwork
No complicated administrative paperwork is included in the package. The objective is to keep the workflow practical for a founder abroad.
Priority 24/7 Customer Support
Priority 24/7 customer support gives international founders access to assistance outside a conventional UK working day. This is useful when your working hours in Iceland do not match the UK business day.
No Hidden Charges
No hidden charges means the package is presented with the listed services and stated renewal terms rather than relying on unspecified administration costs. Any charges expressly stated for items such as shipping or scanned copies remain payable where applicable.
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 place to manage company information and documents while based in Iceland. Remote access reduces dependence on physical UK paperwork for routine document management.
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). This renewal structure is intended to keep the core remote administration services in place after the initial year.
Non-Residents
+ £100 Companies House Fee
Pricing and Renewal Terms
The key ongoing package term is the Annual Renewal Fee of £399 after the first 12 months, covering the listed statutory books, first-year confirmation statement preparation and filing, Bolton BL1 1BR registered office, director service address protection and international mail forwarding.
The registered office has its own stated renewal condition: it is free for the first year and renews at £399.99+VAT for each subsequent 12-month period from the renewal date. Shipping, scanned-copy and other expressly stated handling charges remain separate where applicable.
The package does not replace professional advice on Icelandic or UK tax matters. Discuss tax, accounting, employment or regulatory questions with suitably qualified advisers who can assess your specific position.
What Happens After You Buy
- Submit your details. Provide the information required for the proposed company and complete the online formation process from Iceland.
- Review the information. Check your proposed company details and supporting information carefully so that incorrect or incomplete information does not create avoidable processing delays.
- Incorporation submission. Once the application is ready, it is submitted for Companies House processing. The stated formation timeframe is less than 3 hours, subject to the conditions described above.
- Receive digital documents. After incorporation, your digital company documents can be provided for your records and ongoing administration.
- Receive physical documents. Printed eligible documents can be prepared for international delivery to Iceland using the available tracked delivery arrangements.
Staying Compliant After Year One
Incorporation is only the beginning of running a UK company. You need to keep company information accurate, maintain statutory records and meet ongoing filing obligations. A confirmation statement must generally be delivered at least every 12 months, and Companies House expects company information to remain accurate.
The renewal package continues practical services that matter to a non-UK resident: statutory books maintenance, confirmation statement preparation and filing, the Bolton registered office, director service address protection and international mail forwarding. You should still provide accurate information whenever company details change.
It is also important to distinguish the confirmation statement from annual accounts and other tax obligations. The confirmation statement concerns company information held by Companies House; it is not a substitute for accounting or tax filings that may apply to your company.
For additional guidance on managing a company from outside the UK, see Form My Company’s guide to forming a UK company from abroad.
Why Choose Form My Company?
For an Iceland-based founder, the main advantage of this package is that the formation process is structured around remote administration. You do not need to plan a trip to the UK simply to submit the formation application or collect routine company documents.
The Bolton BL1 1BR registered office and director service address also create a clear separation between your business correspondence and your Icelandic home address. GOV.UK confirms that a registered office must be an appropriate physical UK address and that the registered office is publicly available on the online register.
The document arrangements are also designed around international ownership. Digital records are available for remote use, while printed documents can be delivered to Iceland. Official government correspondence that falls within the mail-forwarding service can be scanned and digitally forwarded, allowing you to respond without relying on someone at home in Iceland to manage UK company post.
Priority 24/7 customer support and an online dashboard are practical for founders working across time zones. For additional background, read Form My Company’s guide to forming a UK company from abroad or review the Registered Office & Director Address Bundle.
A UK company can be managed remotely, but incorporation should be treated as the start of an ongoing compliance process rather than a one-off administrative task. Keeping records accurate, monitoring correspondence and meeting filing deadlines will help you maintain the company properly while you continue operating from Iceland.
FAQs about Non-UK Resident Company Formation for Iceland
Can I form a UK limited company from Iceland without travelling to the UK?
Yes, you can complete the UK company formation process remotely from Iceland without travelling to the UK. The package is designed for non-UK residents and includes a UK registered office and director service address, allowing the formation process to be managed from abroad.
Does the package include a UK business account?
The package includes a free Wise Business Account with a UK account number and sort code, subject to Wise’s eligibility and approval requirements. Wise makes the account decision independently, and Form My Company acts only as a referrer.
Do I need a UK registered office address if I live in Iceland?
Yes, a UK limited company must have an appropriate registered office address in the relevant UK jurisdiction. The package provides a Bolton BL1 1BR registered office, so your Icelandic residential address does not need to be used as the company’s registered office.
How will I receive official company mail in Iceland?
Eligible official government correspondence received at the Bolton registered office is scanned and digitally forwarded to you under the first-year mail-forwarding service. The first 10 scanned copies are free; additional scanned copies cost £2 each, and physical delivery is subject to applicable Royal Mail charges.
How much does it cost to maintain the package after the first year?
The Annual Renewal Fee is £399 after the first 12 months and covers the specified statutory books maintenance, confirmation statement preparation and filing, Bolton BL1 1BR registered office, director service address protection and international mail forwarding. The registered office also has a stated renewal price of £399.99+VAT for each subsequent 12-month period from its renewal date.
Non-UK Resident Company Formation for Iceland
- 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 Iceland)
- 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