Forming a UK limited company from Italy can be handled remotely, so an Italian-based founder can establish a UK company without travelling to Britain. The entire process is completed remotely from Italy — no UK visa, travel, or physical presence is required to form or run the company.
The Non-UK Residents package from Form My Company combines incorporation with company documents, UK address services, mail handling and first-year administrative support. The Bolton BL1 registered office and director service address provide a UK address arrangement without requiring your Italian home address to be used publicly.
What the service is and who it is for
This package is designed for founders based in Italy who want to form and manage a UK limited company while remaining abroad. It can suit entrepreneurs, consultants, online businesses and other founders who want formation and routine administration organised through one service.
Companies House requires a UK registered office address, and that address is publicly available. Using the Bolton BL1 address can therefore help keep an Italian residential address away from the company’s public registered-office record. Directors also have a service address requirement, which is separate from their usual residential address. Companies House guidance on registered office addresses
The package supports remote management through digital documents, eligible mail scanning and an online dashboard. Priority 24/7 support is also useful when UK and Italian working hours do not align.
What is included
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 process is designed to be completed remotely from Italy. Companies House confirms that incorporation involves registering the company, providing an official address and identifying relevant people with significant control.
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 allows eligible founders to apply for a business account alongside formation. Wise makes the account decision independently.
Digital Certificate of Incorporation
Digital Certificate of Incorporation.
This confirms that the company has been incorporated and provides key company identification details. The digital copy can be kept with your corporate records and accessed from Italy.
Digital Share Certificates
Digital Share Certificates.
These document the shares issued to shareholders and provide a convenient digital ownership record.
Digital Memorandum of Association (MoA)
Digital Memorandum of Association (MoA).
The memorandum records the subscribers’ agreement to form the company and forms part of its incorporation record.
Digital Articles of Association (AoA)
Digital Articles of Association (AoA).
The articles set out rules for running the company, including matters concerning directors and shareholders.
Printed Certificate of Incorporation
Printed Certificate of Incorporation.
A physical certificate provides a hard-copy version of your incorporation record alongside the digital document.
Printed Share Certificates
Printed Share Certificates.
Physical share certificates complement the digital certificates and can be retained with the company’s 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 an Italian founder, physical company documents can be arranged for delivery to Italy under the applicable terms. Check the Document Shipping information before requesting physical items.
Maintenance of statutory books
Maintenance of statutory books.
Statutory books form part of the company’s corporate records and should remain accurate when company details change. Maintaining them provides a central administrative record for a founder managing the business from Italy.
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 a recurring Companies House filing used to keep company information current. The first-year service helps organise its preparation and filing.
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 UK address and is publicly visible. Using Bolton BL1 1BR means an Italian home address does not need to be used as the company’s registered office.
Free Director Service Address
Free Director Service Address to keep the customer’s residential address private.
The director service address is the public correspondence address associated with the director. Using the Bolton BL1 address separates that public address from an Italian residential address, while the genuine residential information required by Companies House must still be provided.
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 helps a founder in Italy monitor qualifying official correspondence without waiting for every letter to be posted overseas. The What Is Official Government Mail guide explains which documents are classed as official government mail.
International tracked delivery
International tracked delivery.
Tracked delivery provides visibility for physical documents sent from the UK to Italy and is useful for important corporate paperwork.
No complicated administrative paperwork
No complicated administrative paperwork.
The package uses an online process to reduce unnecessary paper-based documentation administration. You still need to provide accurate information and complete applicable verification requirements.
Priority 24/7 customer support
Priority 24/7 customer support.
This is suited to founders managing a UK company from Italy, particularly where UK and Italian working hours differ.
No hidden charges
No hidden charges.
The package states its included services and terms clearly. Where a feature identifies an additional cost, such as postal or shipping charges, that cost remains payable under the 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.
The dashboard provides a central place to access and manage company documents remotely, which is useful when the founder is based in Italy.
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).
Non-Residents
+ £100 Companies House Fee
Pricing and renewal terms
The Non-UK Residents package is displayed at £500 plus the £100 Companies House fee. Companies House publishes its statutory charges separately; its current published online incorporation fee for a private limited company is £100. Companies House fees
Staying compliant after year one
Remote incorporation does not remove ongoing company responsibilities. Companies House requires companies to keep relevant information current and file required documents, including accounts and confirmation statements where applicable. Companies House online filing guidance
For an Italian-based founder, practical priorities include keeping the registered office active, monitoring official correspondence, maintaining statutory records and addressing filing deadlines. Changes to directors, shareholders, addresses or other company details should be dealt with promptly.
For confirmation statement support after the included period, the File a Confirmation Statement service provides a separate route for preparation and filing. For wider recurring administration, the Company Secretarial Service can support statutory records and company changes.
What happens after you buy
- Complete the online application with your proposed company details and the information required for incorporation.
- Provide the requested verification information for directors and other relevant individuals.
- Form My Company reviews the submission and progresses the incorporation application with Companies House.
- Once incorporated, your digital company documents are made available, and your online dashboard provides a central place for company records.
- Physical documents covered by the package are prepared for international delivery to Italy under the applicable terms.
- Your Bolton BL1 registered office and director service address arrangements support ongoing UK address requirements, while eligible official government mail can be scanned and digitally forwarded under the package terms.
- Continue monitoring your dashboard, correspondence and statutory deadlines, and review renewal arrangements before the first 12 months end.
Why choose Form My Company
Form My Company’s Non-UK Residents package focuses on the requirements of managing a UK company from outside Britain. For a founder in Italy, that means remote formation, a Bolton BL1 registered office and director service address, digital and printed documents, international delivery and an online dashboard.
The address services are particularly relevant to privacy. Companies House states that registered office information is public, while a director’s service address is also used for public correspondence. A separate Bolton address helps maintain a clearer boundary between your Italian home and the company’s public records.
Form My Company’s service does not replace professional legal, accounting or tax advice. Where your company’s activities raise specialist questions, obtain advice from an appropriately qualified adviser.
FAQS about Non-UK Resident Company Formation form Italy
Can I form a UK company remotely from Italy?
Yes, a founder based in Italy can use this package to complete UK company formation remotely without travelling to the UK. The package is designed for non-UK residents and includes a Bolton BL1 registered office and director service address.
Will my Italian home address appear on the UK public register?
Using the Bolton BL1 registered office and director service address means your Italian home address does not need to be used as the company’s public registered office or director service address. You must still provide the genuine residential information required by Companies House.
Does the package include a UK business account?
The package includes a free Wise Business Account with a UK account number and sort code, but account approval is subject to Wise’s eligibility requirements and independent decision. Form My Company acts only as a referrer and does not guarantee approval.
How will I receive company documents and official mail in Italy?
Digital company documents can be accessed through the online dashboard, while physical documents can be sent to Italy under the package’s international delivery terms. Eligible official government correspondence received at the Bolton BL1 registered office is scanned and digitally forwarded under the first-year mail-forwarding terms.
What does the £399 annual renewal cover?
The £399 annual renewal covers statutory books maintenance, the first year’s confirmation statement preparation and filing, the Bolton BL1 registered office, director service address protection and international mail forwarding under the stated renewal terms. Royal Mail charges for physical forwarding remain payable by the customer.
International Delivery of Document from UK to Italy
- 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 Italy)
- 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