Setting up your business in England

A quick and easy procedure

Why set up your business in England

Why open your company in London

Opening a business in the UK offers many advantages, both fiscal and strategic. The UK is renowned for its business-friendly environmentwith one of the most competitive corporate tax rates on the European continent. This advantageous tax framework enables entrepreneurs to maximize their profits while benefiting from direct access to the international market.

In addition to tax incentives, the United Kingdom offers specific exemptions for SMEsThis makes setting up a company particularly attractive for small and medium-sized businesses looking to expand rapidly.

What's more, the absence of tax on foreign dividends offers a unique opportunity to optimize profit distribution without additional tax burdens.

Thanks to our local partner and our expertisewe're with you every step of the way to open your company in the UK with ease and efficiency. Whether you're a fast-growing start-up or an established company looking to expand internationally, England offers the ideal setting to realize your ambitions.

Corporate taxation

What are the advantages

Opening a business in the UK offers an attractive tax rate, rapid set-up in 48 hours, exemptions for SMEs, and direct access to international markets.

Income tax

20%

VAT

20%

Dividend tax

Our turnkey package

Your Company in 48 hours: Fast, Simple, Reliable

Our formula guarantees you a business start-up in the UK fast, simple and high-quality. Thanks to our expertise, we can offer you a turnkey, efficient and transparent service, so that you can start your business with complete peace of mind.

In just 48 hours, your company is up and running, with a complete support at every stage.

1490.00 € INCL. VAT

Premier UK Business Pack

Turnkey remote service

Constitution in 48 hours
Customized trade name
Customized corporate purpose
Incorporation and registration procedure
A French-speaking contact
Domiciliation service
Bank account
Optional additional services

What types of activities are suitable for the UK?

Setting up a company in the UK can be an excellent opportunity for certain activities. However, it is important to note that not all types of business are suitable, especially if the activity is exclusively based in another country. Here are a few examples that lend themselves particularly well to the UK context:

E-commerce and online services : Target an international market with attractive tax advantages.

ConsultingActivities with no specific physical location.

Asset management Optimize your financial structures.

Why choose the UK vs Portugal vs France?

Comparative tax, administrative and commercial advantages for setting up your company

England

Portugal

France

Income tax

20% whatever the bénéﬁce, can be further reduced to around 5% by proﬁtant of the Agency Agreement Law, which allows between 80 and 90% to be remitted to an Offshore parent company.

Social burden

In the UK, below £702 per month, neither the employee nor the employer is liable for contributions. Above £702, employer contributions amount to 13,80%. With regard to employee contributions, the current rate is 12% for salaries between £702 and £3,863 per month. For wages over £3,863, the 12% is replaced by 2%.

Legal VAT rate: 20%

Monthly / quarterly / half-yearly or annual VAT return Principle of input and output VAT

Dividends

Taxes on dividends: 0 %

Other

- No capital requirement - Solutions for ﬁscale optimization (in combination with offshore companies or non-dom statuses, for example) while benefiting from the image of Great Britain, which is not categorized as a ﬁscal paradise - Ultra-simplified accounting - The ﬂexibility and deductibility rules for business expenses - Time required to open an English company: approx. 48 hours - Possibility of providing a pre-incorporated company (on quotation and according to arrangement)

Income tax

If sales under €50,000.00: 17% / If sales over €50,001.00: 21%

Social burden

For the employee: 11% / For the company: 34%. For employees above the minimum wage (€820.00 gross), the employer must pay the employee's income tax.

Legal VAT rate: 23%

Quarterly VAT return, principle of input and output VAT

Dividends

Taxes on dividends: 28 %

Other

Bureaucracy and administration similar to France or Belgium or Spain. - Minimum capital requirement 500.00 euros - 15 days to declare the start of business after the KBIS extract has been issued by the commercial register (accountant's work). - Company based in Europe and governed by European laws and decrees (which can be an advantage) - Time required to set up a company under Portuguese law: approx. 3 weeks - Crypto-friendly country

Income tax

In France, the standard rate remains 25 %, with a reduced rate of 15 % for certain SMEs under specific conditions.

Social burden

For the employee: payroll costs represent around 20 % to 25 % of gross salary, including social security, supplementary pension and CSG-CRDS. For the company: employer's contributions amount to 40 % to 45 % of gross salary, including health insurance, supplementary pension, and miscellaneous contributions (workplace accident, FNAL, mobility payment, etc.). For employees paid above the SMIC (€1,747.20 gross in 2024 for full-time work), the employer is not obliged to pay the employee's income tax, which remains the sole responsibility of the employee via the withholding tax.

Legal VAT rate: 20%

Quarterly VAT return, principle of input and output VAT

Dividends

Taxes on dividends: 30 %

Other

Bureaucracy and administration similar to Belgium and Portugal. - Capital required minimum 1.00 euros - Company based in Europe and governed by European laws and decrees (which can be an advantage).

Think of Portugal for your company too!

With its attractive tax system, competitive cost of living and privileged access to the European market, Portugal is a strategic destination for developing your business structure. Find out how opening a company in Portugal can complement your international expansion.

Setting up your business in England

A quick and easy procedure

Why set up your business in England

Why open your company in London

Corporate taxation

What are the advantages

Our turnkey package

Your Company in 48 hours: Fast, Simple, Reliable

1490.00 € INCL. VAT

Premier UK Business Pack

What types of activities are suitable for the UK?

Why choose the UK vs Portugal vs France?

England

Portugal

France

Income tax

Social burden

Legal VAT rate: 20%

Dividends

Other

Income tax

Social burden

Legal VAT rate: 23%

Dividends

Other

Income tax

Social burden

Legal VAT rate: 20%

Dividends

Other

Think of Portugal for your company too!

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