Non-UK Resident Company Formation for Iran

If you are based in Iran and want to establish a UK company without relocating, this Non-UK Residents UK Company Formation & Registration package provides a remote route to incorporation and ongoing administrative support. The entire process is completed remotely from Iran — no UK visa, travel, or physical presence is required to form or run the company.

A UK company must have an appropriate registered office address in the relevant UK jurisdiction. GOV.UK confirms that a private limited company needs a physical UK registered office address, and that this address is recorded as part of the company’s registration.

Form My Company provides a Bolton BL1 1BR registered office and director service address as part of the package. For a founder living in Iran, this means you can manage the company remotely while using a UK address for the company’s public-facing statutory requirements rather than placing your Iranian home address on the public register.

The package is intended for founders who want a UK limited company and need the incorporation documents, statutory administration, address services, mail handling and ongoing support to be managed from outside the UK. It can be particularly practical when your working hours differ from the UK, because priority 24/7 customer support is included.

What is the Non-UK Residents UK Company Formation service?

This service is designed for people living outside the UK who want to form and manage a UK company remotely. You can complete the formation process from Iran, provide the required company information and receive your incorporation documents digitally, while physical documents can be delivered internationally.

Companies House currently lists the online incorporation fee separately from an agent’s service fees, with the official online incorporation fee shown as £100. The package itself combines formation-related services and first-year administration so that you have a central arrangement for the company’s statutory documents, registered office, director service address and relevant mail handling.

The package does not remove your responsibilities as a company director. Company information must remain accurate, statutory obligations must be observed and any tax or accounting matters should be considered with appropriately qualified advisers, particularly where a business and its owner have connections with more than one country.

What’s included in the package?

Company formation in less than 3 hours

Your application can be processed quickly once the required information is correctly supplied: 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 process is designed to be completed remotely from Iran, so there is no need to travel to the UK simply to submit your formation application.

Free Wise Business Account with a UK account number and sort code

The package includes a referral for a 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). Banking providers conduct their own eligibility and verification checks, so incorporation of your company does not itself guarantee approval for any particular financial account.

Digital Certificate of Incorporation

The Digital Certificate of Incorporation provides electronic evidence that your company has been incorporated. Keeping this document digitally accessible is useful when dealing with providers, counterparties or other organisations that request evidence of your company’s existence.

Digital Share Certificates

Digital Share Certificates provide a record of the shares issued to the company’s shareholders. They form part of the company’s corporate documentation and can be retained alongside the other statutory records supplied after incorporation.

Digital Memorandum of Association (MoA)

The Digital Memorandum of Association (MoA) is included as part of the company’s constitutional documentation. It records the subscribers’ intention to form the company and provides an important part of the incorporation record.

Digital Articles of Association (AoA)

The Digital Articles of Association (AoA) provide the company’s rules for internal management. They form part of the constitutional documents that accompany the company’s formation and should be retained with the rest of its corporate records.

Printed Certificate of Incorporation

You also receive a physical version of the Certificate of Incorporation. This provides a paper copy for your corporate records and can be delivered internationally if you want physical documentation available in Iran.

Printed Share Certificates

Printed Share Certificates provide physical copies of the company’s shareholding documentation. They can be retained with your corporate records alongside the digital versions supplied with the package.

International document delivery

Physical documents can be sent internationally to Iran when required: 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). This gives an overseas founder a practical way to receive physical company documents without travelling to the UK.

Maintenance of statutory books

The package includes maintenance of statutory books so that the company’s corporate records can be maintained as part of its ongoing administration. Keeping statutory records organised is important when managing a company remotely because the documents may be needed for future corporate changes, ownership records or other administrative requirements.

Free Confirmation Statement preparation and filing

The package includes 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 used to confirm that information held by Companies House remains accurate or to report relevant changes.

For additional filing requirements after the first year, the File a Confirmation Statement service provides a separate route for arranging the filing.

Free prestigious Registered Office Address in Bolton BL1 1BR

You receive a 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).

This provides a UK address for the company’s registered office while you remain based in Iran. GOV.UK states that a registered office must be a physical address in the UK and must be appropriate for receiving company correspondence.

Free Director Service Address to keep the customer’s residential address private

The package includes a Free Director Service Address to keep the customer’s residential address private. For an Iranian founder, using the Bolton BL1 1BR director service address means your Iranian residential address does not need to be used as the public-facing service address where an alternative service address is available and appropriate.

Free registered office mail forwarding for 1 year

The package includes 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).

For clarity about which correspondence falls within the service, see What Is Official Government Mail. This is particularly useful when you are managing the company from Iran and cannot regularly check a physical UK address.

International tracked delivery

International tracked delivery is included for sending physical company documentation internationally. For an Iranian founder, tracking provides visibility over the progress of physical documents being sent from the UK to Iran.

No complicated administrative paperwork

No complicated administrative paperwork is included as part of the service. The aim is to make the formation and administration process manageable remotely, with company information and documents handled through the formation workflow and online dashboard rather than requiring unnecessary physical attendance in the UK.

Priority 24/7 customer support

Priority 24/7 customer support is included for founders managing their UK company from overseas. For someone based in Iran and working on a different schedule from the UK, access to support outside conventional UK office hours can make it easier to resolve administrative questions when they arise.

No hidden charges

No hidden charges are included in the package’s stated core features. Any charges specifically identified within the feature terms, such as applicable international postage, Royal Mail delivery or document scanning charges, remain payable where the relevant service is used.

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 digital location for managing relevant company documentation. This is particularly useful when your business is operated from Iran because you can access your records remotely rather than depending on physical files held in the UK.

Annual Renewal Fee of £399

The package includes an 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 period. The registered office and director service address remain particularly relevant to founders who continue managing the company from Iran.

Non-Residents

£500

+ £100 Companies House Fee

Pricing and renewal terms

The package provides formation and first-year services together, while the Annual Renewal Fee of £399 applies for the continuing services specified above. The registered office element separately states that the Bolton BL1 1BR address renews at £399.99+VAT for each subsequent 12-month period from its renewal date.

It is important to distinguish the package’s stated £399 annual renewal feature from statutory government fees or additional services that may arise outside the package. Companies House publishes its current fees separately, including incorporation and filing charges.

International physical mail can also create additional costs where postage, delivery or scanning charges apply under the package terms. The relevant shipping charges should therefore be checked before requesting physical forwarding.

Staying compliant after year one

Remote incorporation does not mean that the company can be left unattended. After formation, directors remain responsible for keeping company information accurate and meeting the company’s statutory obligations. Companies House guidance explains that company formation involves maintaining appropriate company records and providing an official address.

The package’s first-year Confirmation Statement preparation and filing, statutory books maintenance, registered office and director service address provide a framework for ongoing administration. If you make changes to the company’s directors, shareholders, control structure or other registered information, you should ensure the relevant records and filings are updated appropriately.

You should also consider accounting and tax obligations separately. Those obligations can depend on the company’s activities and the circumstances of its owners and directors, so Iranian founders should obtain advice from qualified advisers who understand their particular cross-border circumstances.

What happens after you buy?

Complete your application. Provide the requested company, director, shareholder and other incorporation information through the online process.
Provide the required verification information. Any identity or compliance information required for the application should be supplied accurately to avoid avoidable processing delays.
Application processing begins. Once the information is ready for submission, the company formation application is processed through the relevant Companies House process. The stated formation time is less than 3 hours, subject to the conditions in the package.
Receive your digital documents. Following successful incorporation, your Certificate of Incorporation and other applicable digital company documents are made available.
Receive physical documents internationally. Printed company documents can be sent to Iran using the international delivery options included in the package terms, with applicable shipping charges where relevant.
Manage the company remotely. Your online dashboard, Bolton registered office, director service address and mail-forwarding arrangements allow you to continue managing the administrative side of the company from Iran.

Why choose Form My Company?

For a founder based in Iran, the main practical advantage of this package is that the UK company formation process is structured around remote management. You do not need to arrange a UK visit simply to complete the incorporation process, and the package combines company documentation with UK address and mail-handling services.

The Bolton BL1 1BR registered office provides the UK address required for the company, while the director service address gives you a way to keep your residential address private from the public-facing service address. The digital dashboard also gives you access to company documents without relying entirely on physical paperwork.

The package is also designed around international document handling. Digital documents can be accessed remotely, while printed certificates can be delivered to Iran. Where official government correspondence arrives at the registered office, the included first-year mail-forwarding terms provide a mechanism for eligible correspondence to be scanned and digitally forwarded.

Most importantly, the service does not depend on you being physically present in Britain. You can remain based in Iran while managing the company’s administrative records and using the included support services. If your business has specific legal, accounting or tax considerations, those should be reviewed with your own professional advisers.

FAQs about Non-UK Resident Company Formation for Iran

Can I form a UK company remotely while living in Iran?

Yes, you can complete the UK company formation process remotely from Iran without travelling to the UK for incorporation. The package is designed for non-UK residents and includes remote access to company documents and administration.

Can I receive a UK account number and sort code through the package?

The package includes a referral for a Wise Business Account with a UK account number and sort code, subject to Wise’s independent eligibility and approval process. Form My Company does not guarantee that Wise will approve an application.

Can I keep my Iranian home address private?

The package includes a Bolton BL1 1BR registered office and director service address intended to keep the customer’s residential address private. The appropriate company and director information must still be provided as required for incorporation and statutory records.

How will I receive official government mail while living in Iran?

Eligible official government correspondence received at the registered office is scanned and digitally forwarded under the first-year mail-forwarding terms. The first 10 scanned copies are free, while additional scans and physical international delivery can incur the charges specified in the package terms.

What does the £399 annual renewal fee cover?

The £399 Annual Renewal Fee covers statutory books maintenance, the first year’s confirmation statement preparation and filing, the BL1 1BR Bolton registered office address, director service address protection and international mail forwarding as specified by the package. Royal Mail charges for physical delivery remain payable by the customer.