Form My Company is a leading Companies House Authorised Agent, specialising in UK formations for international entrepreneurs. We simplify the complexities of British bureaucracy, providing Romanian founders with prestigious Bolton addresses, professional banking access, and full HMRC compliance. With over 15,000 companies successfully registered, our expert team ensures your business is set up for global success within hours. Trust our transparent, secure, and expert-led service to launch your UK venture today.

Non-UK Resident Company Formation for Romania  

Establishing a British presence from Bucharest or Cluj-Napoca is now a standard move for entrepreneurs seeking access to global payment gateways and a prestigious jurisdiction. Form My Company provides a comprehensive Non-UK Resident Company Formation specifically designed for residents of Romania who require a fully functional London-adjacent business structure without leaving their home office. This all-inclusive package ensures your entity is compliant with British law while remaining accessible for your international operations.

What the Non-UK Residents Package Includes

Ready to trade Limited Company

A Ready to Trade Limited Company is a legal entity that has been fully incorporated under the Companies Act 2006 and is immediately eligible to enter into contracts, hire staff, or issue invoices. Unlike shelf companies, this is a fresh incorporation tailored to your specific brand identity, ensuring that all constitutional documents are current and reflect the modern UK regulatory environment.

By choosing Form My Company, you receive an entity that is “active” in the eyes of Companies House from the moment of approval. For a founder in Romania, this means you can immediately begin the process of applying for merchant accounts or signing service agreements with international clients, knowing your legal foundation is rock-solid and recognised globally.

Business Bank Account

A business bank account is a dedicated financial facility held in the company’s name, separate from the personal assets of the directors or shareholders. In the UK, anti-money laundering (AML) regulations require strict verification, but having a dedicated account is essential for clear bookkeeping and satisfying HMRC during annual tax filings.

We facilitate the opening of your account through our partner institutions, often including digital-first banks that are highly compatible with international users. You will receive a functional IBAN and account details to start receiving GBP or EUR, solving the common hurdle of cross-border financial management for Romanian residents.

International Delivery of Document

International delivery involves the secure physical dispatch of your company’s statutory records from the UK to your doorstep in Romania. While digital copies are standard, many overseas banks and legal authorities require “wet ink” signatures or original embossed certificates to verify the authenticity of a foreign entity during high-level transactions.

Form My Company manages the logistics of sending your official Certificate of Incorporation and Share Certificates via tracked courier. This ensures you have the physical proof required for local Romanian administrative needs or when visiting a physical bank branch abroad to open additional credit lines.

Bank Accounts with up to £155 Cash Back*

This feature is a financial incentive offered through our banking partnerships to help offset the initial costs of setting up a British business. Banking providers often provide introductory bonuses or cashback rewards to new businesses that maintain a certain level of activity or meet specific deposit milestones within their first few months of trading.

As a client, you gain access to these exclusive offers which can effectively reduce your net formation costs. This provides immediate liquidity that you can reinvest into your marketing or web presence, making the transition into the UK market more cost-effective for your Romanian-based enterprise.

Fastest Online Filing Submission

Online filing submission refers to the electronic delivery of your IN01 incorporation forms directly to the Companies House digital gateway. This method bypasses the delays associated with postal applications, which can take weeks, and uses the secure Software Filing facility to ensure data is validated before it even reaches a registrar’s desk.

You benefit from an expedited process where your application is prioritised in the digital queue. Form My Company ensures your data is formatted correctly to prevent technical rejections, allowing your Romanian business to exist as a legal UK entity in a matter of hours rather than days.

Premium 12 Month Company Filing Service

This service acts as a professional administrative shield, covering the preparation and submission of your first Annual Confirmation Statement to Companies House. Every UK company is legally mandated to verify its internal structure once a year, and failing to do so can lead to heavy fines or the company being struck off the register.

You receive a full year of compliance management worth over £200, ensuring your company remains in “Good Standing” without you having to track UK filing deadlines manually. It removes the stress of British corporate bureaucracy, allowing you to focus on your commercial growth in Romania.

VAT Registration

VAT (Value Added Tax) registration is the process of notifying HMRC that your business intends to trade and collect tax on goods or services. While there is a mandatory threshold of £90,000 in turnover, many non-resident companies choose to register voluntarily to reclaim VAT on business expenses or to appear more established to large corporate clients.

We handle the application for your VAT number, providing you with the necessary documentation to include on your invoices. For a Romanian exporter or digital service provider, this allows for a “VAT-neutral” trading environment when dealing with other UK businesses, significantly improving your cash flow and professional standing.

Dormant Accounts Filing Service Or £110 Accounting Credit

A dormant company is one that has had no “significant” financial transactions during its accounting period, yet still requires a simplified filing with HMRC and Companies House to maintain its existence. If your company is active, the alternative is a credit that can be applied toward full statutory accounts prepared by a professional accountant.

This gives you flexibility; if you are setting up the company now to secure a name but won’t trade for a few months, your filing is covered. If you start trading immediately, Form My Company provides a £110 credit to lower your first-year accounting bill, ensuring your Romanian business stays compliant with UK tax law affordably.

PAYE Registration

PAYE (Pay As You Earn) is the system HMRC uses to collect Income Tax and National Insurance from employees. Even if you are the sole director, you may need to register for PAYE to pay yourself a salary or to hire UK-based staff as your operations expand.

You receive a completed registration with HMRC, resulting in an Employer PIN and reference number. This enables you to run a compliant payroll from day one, which is often a prerequisite for certain types of business insurance or for demonstrating a substantive UK presence for banking purposes.

Trading Address, Bolton BL1

A trading address is a professional location where your business carries out its daily operations or receives general correspondence. It is different from the Registered Office as it is the “public-facing” address often used on websites, business cards, and marketing materials to build trust with a local audience.

By using our Bolton BL1 address, your Romanian business gains a physical footprint in the North West of England. This helps in localising your brand, making UK customers more comfortable dealing with you as they see a domestic contact point rather than an international one.

Registered Address, Bolton BL1

The Registered Office Address is a legal requirement for every UK company and serves as the official address for service of formal legal notices and correspondence from Companies House and HMRC. This address must be displayed on all company stationery and websites and is a matter of public record.

Form My Company provides this prestigious Bolton address for your company, ensuring that your private home address in Romania remains off the public register. This protects your privacy and ensures that all high-priority government mail is handled professionally and forwarded to you digitally.

Directors Address, Bolton BL1

Under UK law, every director must provide a “Service Address” which appears on the public register. If you use your residential address in Romania, it becomes searchable by anyone, which can lead to unwanted solicitations or privacy concerns.

We provide a Bolton-based service address for your directors, allowing you to fulfill your legal obligations while keeping your personal residence private. This creates a professional image for the leadership of the company, showing a unified UK-based presence for all official filings.

Printed Share Certificates

Share certificates are the legal evidence of ownership in a limited company. While digital records exist, printed certificates are often required for formal investment rounds, shareholder agreements, or when proving ownership to foreign tax authorities in Romania.

You will receive high-quality, physical copies of your share certificates, detailing the number and class of shares held by each member. These documents are essential for your corporate records and provide a tangible sense of ownership and security for your new UK venture.

Printed Certificate of Incorporation

The Certificate of Incorporation is effectively the “birth certificate” of your company, issued by the Registrar of Companies. It contains the unique company number and the date of formation, proving the entity’s existence as a legal person.

Form My Company sends you a professional printed version of this certificate. Having this physical document is vital when dealing with Romanian notaries or government agencies that may require physical proof of your UK business’s legal standing before allowing you to open local representative branches.

Digital Incorporation Certificate

The digital version of the Certificate of Incorporation is a PDF copy sent via email immediately upon the company’s approval by Companies House. It is the primary document used for most online applications, including setting up digital payment processors.

You receive this file instantly, allowing you to start your business setup without waiting for the post. It is a vital tool for the modern Romanian entrepreneur, ensuring that “distance” is never a factor in how quickly you can move in the digital marketplace.

Digital Articles of Association

The Articles of Association are the written rules about running the company as agreed by the shareholders, directors, and the company secretary. They define the power of directors and the rights of shareholders, acting as a constitution for the business.

We provide a digitally drafted set of Model Articles, adapted for modern business needs. This ensures your company operates under a clear legal framework that is recognised by UK courts, providing safety for your Romanian interests and any future partners you might bring on board.

Digital Share Certificates

Digital share certificates serve as an electronic record of the shares issued at the time of formation. They are easily shareable with accountants, legal advisors, or potential investors via email.

You receive these immediately after incorporation. For a tech-savvy founder in Romania, this means you can maintain your “cap table” and ownership records in a paperless format, making your administrative tasks much lighter and more organized.

Digital Company Register

The Company Register is a collection of statutory books that every UK company is legally required to maintain, including the Register of Members, Register of Directors, and Register of People with Significant Control (PSC).

Form My Company provides a digital version of these registers, pre-populated with your formation data. This keeps you compliant with Section 113 of the Companies Act 2006 from the start, ensuring that if you are ever audited by UK authorities, your records are in perfect order.

Free Accountancy Consultation

An accountancy consultation is a one-on-one session with a UK tax professional to discuss your business’s specific obligations, such as Corporation Tax, VAT, and filing deadlines. This is crucial for non-residents who may not be familiar with the “Double Taxation” treaty between the UK and Romania.

You get expert advice tailored to your situation, helping you understand how to move profits legally and efficiently between the UK and Romania. This consultation can save you thousands in potential mistakes, providing a clear roadmap for your financial strategy.

HMRC UTR Number

The Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) is a 10-digit code issued by HMRC to identify your company for all tax purposes. It is automatically generated once the company is registered, but receiving and managing the notification is key to activating your tax accounts.

We ensure your UTR is processed and the details are available to you. Without this, you cannot file a tax return or pay Corporation Tax. For a Romanian resident, having this handled through Form My Company means your tax identity is established correctly without you needing to navigate HMRC’s phone lines.