Why pay €4,000 a year when an LTD can be formed for £200?

Because incorporation is only 5% of the job. A properly run LTD means a UK accountant, legal addresses, Companies House and HMRC filings done on time, a bank that accepts non-residents, and a tax strategy built around your country of residence. Bought separately, those services cost more, with no one coordinating them. We bundle everything, and the pre-year-end optimisation review often pays for the package on its own.

How long does it take to form an LTD?

48 hours in most cases. Companies House incorporation is fast; what takes time for non-residents is the bank. That's exactly what we guarantee: an account opened with Wise, Revolut, Tide, Payoneer or WorldFirst, with a backup plan if an application gets stuck.

Do I need to live in the UK to own an LTD?

No. A non-resident can form and own 100% of an LTD. You do need a UK registered office and a service address for the directors: both are included in our package. That's precisely the model we manage, founders living abroad with a British company.

What are an LTD's obligations?

Every year: annual accounts filed with Companies House, a corporation tax return (CT600) filed with HMRC, and a confirmation statement. Depending on your activity: VAT and PAYE. We handle all of these obligations within the subscription.

How much tax does an LTD pay?

UK corporation tax is 19% on profits up to £50,000, rising progressively to 25%. But the real question is your overall tax picture: the UK applies no withholding tax on dividends paid to non-residents, and depending on your country of residence and the applicable tax treaty, your personal taxation can be very low, sometimes zero. That's what the onboarding strategy session is for.

Is it legal to own an LTD as a non-resident?

Completely. The UK is one of the most open jurisdictions in the world for foreign founders: hundreds of thousands of UK companies are owned by non-residents. What matters is compliance: UK obligations met, and income declared correctly in your country of residence. That's exactly what we do.

How can the tax bill reach 0%?

Depending on your country of residence, the applicable tax treaty and how you pay yourself (salary, dividends or a mix), the total tax burden can become very low, or even zero for some profiles. It's neither automatic nor universal: it gets verified case by case, with real numbers, during the strategy session. We tell you honestly what's possible, and what isn't.

How does an initial consultation with The Horizon Founder work?

It's simple: you book a call through our site, with no commitment. We go over your situation, your business and your country of residence. Then we tell you whether the UK LTD fits, and present the package with full transparency.

Can I form my LTD remotely, without travelling to the UK?

Yes, everything is done remotely, in 48 hours. No travel is needed, not for the formation, not for the bank, not for day-to-day management.

What documents do I need to form an LTD?

Very little: a valid passport, a recent proof of address and a description of your business. We guide you step by step and handle the rest.

How long does it take to open a bank account?

Usually a few days after the company is formed. We build the file with you, target the institution best suited to your profile (Wise, Revolut, Tide, Payoneer, WorldFirst) and always keep a backup plan. The opening is guaranteed.

Does The Horizon Founder also handle my country of residence's taxes?

We build your country of residence into the strategy (tax treaty, dividend taxation) and tell you precisely what you need to declare there. For complex cases, we coordinate with a local tax adviser from our network.

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