Guidance
Overseas companies in the UK: registration and filing obligations
Registration and filing obligations of an overseas company that opens an establishment in the UK.
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This guide explains:
- how to register an overseas company that opens an establishment in the UK
- disclosure obligations subsequent to such a registration
- documents you must send to Companies House
- important rules on accounting requirements, company names and trading disclosures
It will be helpful if you鈥檙e:
- an overseas company thinking of opening a UK establishment
- an overseas company with a UK establishment looking for basic guidance on your continuing filing and disclosure obligations
- acting as an adviser to an overseas company and are looking for guidance on registration and disclosure requirements in the UK
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Updates to this page
Published 1 June 2014
Last updated 1 May 2024
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Fees updated.
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Updated for new measures under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.
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New guidance following the end of Brexit transition.
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Minor amendment and Welsh version uploaded (v3.1)
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Welsh translation added.
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First published.