Setting up a UK Subsidiary Company

This same information is required to register a subsidiary in the UK. In addition to the points above, you will also need shareholder information on the parent company – it’s registration number, and full address of where the company is incorporated. These same proofs of identity will be needed by UK banks when opening a local bank account.

There are advantages of a subsidiary, and there are disadvantages of a subsidiary. You need to understand these before you commit to setup in case this structure is not appropriate for your longer-term objectives.

As with above, the filing fee with Companies House to register online is £12, £40 if you register by post (8 – 10 days turnaround), or same day for £100.

It might also be appropriate to appoint a board to run your UK subsidiary. This is generally with individuals of the parent company board. The UK Company board structure, and task duties are explored here.

Although no longer legally necessary we recommend you appoint a UK local to be Company Secretary to handle tax/legal documents for you over here.

Closing down a UK Limited company will take at least 3-5 months, and it is important that setting up a new company in the UK is the right course of action.

To setup a UK company yourself follow these links with Companies House, or ask for assistance.