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Non-Resident — UK Company Formation

UK Company Formation for Non-UK Residents in Vietnam

Register a UK limited company without leaving Vietnam. We handle Companies House, identity verification and your UK address — entirely online.

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No UK visit

Everything is handled online from Vietnam.

Remote ID checks

Passport and selfie verification for Companies House.

Mail forwarded

Official letters scanned and sent to you.

What you need from Vietnam

  • A valid passport

    Used for Companies House identity verification. EU/EEA national ID cards are also accepted.

  • A residential address in Vietnam

    Kept on the private record — your UK service address is shown publicly instead.

  • Details of shareholders

    Names, addresses and the number of shares each person will hold.

  • A description of your business

    So we can choose the right SIC codes for the Companies House register.

Entrepreneurs living in Vietnam can establish a UK company without travelling to Britain. A remote Company Formation service allows the incorporation process to be handled from Vietnam while the business owner continues operating from their existing location.

Non-Residents UK Company Formation supports non-UK residents who want to create a UK company from overseas. The service brings together incorporation, UK address provision, company documentation, statutory administration and mail handling, giving Vietnam-based entrepreneurs a way to manage their UK company remotely.

Can You Form a UK Company While Living in Vietnam?

Yes. Individuals based in Vietnam can apply for UK Company Formation remotely, provided they supply the required information and complete the applicable registration and verification requirements.

UK company directors do not generally have to reside in the United Kingdom. This means an eligible entrepreneur living in Vietnam can establish a UK company without relocating to Britain.

A UK company must have an appropriate registered office address. Non-Residents UK Company Formation provides a registered office in N1 (London), so your residential address in Vietnam does not have to be used as the company's UK registered office.

Can a Vietnam-Based Individual Become a UK Company Director?

Living in Vietnam does not automatically prevent someone from becoming a director of a UK company. The proposed director must provide the required personal details and complete the relevant checks as part of the incorporation process.

Once the company has been established, its director can manage company affairs remotely from Vietnam. A UK director service address is also available for official correspondence connected with the director.

What Information Do You Need to Start Company Formation?

The application requires clear information about the proposed business and the individuals who will own or direct it. Having the necessary details ready can help the registration process proceed efficiently.

Depending on the company structure, you may need to provide:

  • Proposed company name
  • Director information
  • Shareholder information
  • Share allocations
  • Registered office details
  • Company structure
  • Identification and verification information
  • Contact details
  • Business activity information where applicable

The information required can vary according to the proposed company and the registration process.

What Is Included With Non-Residents UK Company Formation?

The service combines incorporation with several UK-based administrative facilities intended for clients who live outside the country. This allows entrepreneurs in Vietnam to establish a UK company and access supporting services remotely.

UK Company Formation in Less Than 3 Hours

The service targets UK Company Formation in less than 3 hours where Companies House processing permits. This is a target rather than a fixed guarantee, as processing times can be affected by Companies House, working days, bank holidays, technical issues and the completeness and accuracy of the application.

Wise Business Account Referral

A referral to Wise Business is available through the service. Wise carries out its own eligibility assessment and makes its own approval decision, so the referral does not guarantee an account.

Digital Certificate of Incorporation

After successful incorporation, the digital Certificate of Incorporation confirms the company's registration and records key details relating to its establishment.

Digital Share Certificates

Digital share certificates document the shares issued to shareholders and provide an electronic record of ownership.

Digital Memorandum of Association

The digital Memorandum of Association forms part of the company's incorporation documents and records the subscribers who established the company.

Digital Articles of Association

Digital Articles of Association provide the company's constitutional framework and set out provisions relating to its internal operation.

Printed Certificate of Incorporation

A printed Certificate of Incorporation is available as a physical company record for owners who require hard-copy documentation.

Printed Share Certificates

Printed share certificates provide physical documentation of shareholder ownership and can be retained with the company's corporate records.

International Document Delivery

Physical incorporation documents can be sent internationally, allowing clients in Vietnam to receive their company paperwork without travelling to the UK.

Maintenance of Statutory Books

The service includes statutory book maintenance to help keep the company's key corporate records organised following incorporation.

Confirmation Statement Preparation and Filing

Confirmation Statement preparation and filing support is included to assist with maintaining the company's information at Companies House.

UK Registered Office Address in N1 (London)

The company receives a UK registered office address in N1 (London). This provides a UK location for official company correspondence and statutory notices.

Director Service Address

A UK director service address is provided for official correspondence relating to the director. This is useful for directors who live and operate outside the UK.

Registered Office Mail Forwarding

Mail received at the registered office can be forwarded for one year, helping Vietnam-based company owners receive UK correspondence while managing their business from overseas.

International Tracked Delivery

International tracked delivery is available for physical company documents, providing a method for sending paperwork to Vietnam.

Simplified Administrative Process

Incorporation, UK address services, document handling and administrative assistance are brought together within the service, reducing the need to coordinate multiple providers.

Priority 24/7 Customer Support

Priority customer support is available 24/7 to assist clients with questions concerning Company Formation and related administrative services.

Online User Dashboard

The online user dashboard allows company owners to access relevant company administration information remotely.

How Can You Establish a UK Company From Vietnam?

The process is designed around remote incorporation, allowing applicants in Vietnam to complete the necessary stages without visiting the United Kingdom.

Decide on the Company's Foundation

Determine the proposed company name and establish the basic ownership and management structure, including directors, shareholders and share allocations.

Supply the Required Details

Provide the information and identification details needed for the company formation application. Accuracy is important to ensure the submitted information is consistent.

Complete the Verification Stage

The required checks are completed using the information supplied by the applicant and the individuals connected with the company.

Submit the Incorporation Application

After the application has been prepared and reviewed, it is submitted to Companies House for registration. Processing time depends on the relevant circumstances and Companies House processing.

Receive the Company Records

Following successful incorporation, digital company documents are supplied. Physical documentation can also be sent internationally to Vietnam.

Manage the New Company From Vietnam

Once registered, the company can be administered remotely from Vietnam. The UK registered office, director service address, mail forwarding and online dashboard provide continuing administrative support.

What Happens After Your UK Company Is Incorporated?

Once the company is registered, the owner or directors need to consider the company's ongoing administration. Incorporation establishes the company but does not remove continuing filing and record-keeping responsibilities.

Corporate records should be maintained and company information kept accurate. Confirmation Statement requirements should also be dealt with when applicable.

Other obligations depend on the company's individual circumstances, including its activities, ownership and management arrangements. Cross-border businesses should also consider whether tax or regulatory responsibilities arise in the UK, Vietnam or another relevant jurisdiction.

Can You Run a UK Company From Vietnam?

Yes. A UK company can be managed remotely by an owner or director based in Vietnam. Digital tools and UK address services allow many administrative matters to be handled without maintaining a day-to-day physical presence in Britain.

The registered office in N1 (London) provides the company with its UK official address, while the director service address provides a UK correspondence address for the director.

Remote operation does not remove the need to meet applicable company requirements. Owners and directors remain responsible for ensuring the company is properly administered and that relevant filing obligations are addressed.

Why Choose Non-Residents UK Company Formation?

Non-Residents UK Company Formation is structured for entrepreneurs who want to establish a UK company while continuing to live abroad. The service combines incorporation with practical UK-based administrative support.

Clients in Vietnam can access:

  • Remote UK Company Formation
  • UK registered office address in N1 (London)
  • UK director service address
  • Digital incorporation documents
  • Printed company documents
  • International document delivery
  • International tracked delivery
  • Statutory book maintenance
  • Confirmation Statement preparation and filing
  • One year of registered office mail forwarding
  • Online company administration
  • Priority 24/7 customer support
  • Wise Business referral

Having these services together can simplify the process for non-UK residents who need to establish and administer a UK company from Vietnam.

Running a UK Business While Based in Vietnam

A business owner can operate a UK company from Vietnam, but the company's incorporation and its wider tax or regulatory position should be considered separately.

The obligations that apply to a cross-border company can depend on factors such as its activities, ownership, management arrangements and the jurisdictions in which it operates. Maintaining accurate company records and addressing applicable filing requirements remain important after incorporation.

Non-Residents UK Company Formation provides the incorporation and administrative services, while business-specific tax and regulatory matters should be reviewed with suitable professional advisers where required.

Questions from founders in Vietnam

Yes. Eligible applicants living in Vietnam can arrange UK Company Formation remotely by providing the required company information and completing the applicable checks.

No. The incorporation service is designed to be completed remotely, so applicants in Vietnam do not need to travel to Britain simply to establish their company.

Yes. A person based in Vietnam can hold shares in a UK company, subject to the applicable incorporation requirements.

Yes. A person living in Vietnam can become a UK company director, provided the relevant requirements are satisfied and the required verification is completed.

The company receives a registered office address in N1 (London). A UK director service address is also provided.

No. The company requires an appropriate UK registered office address, which is provided in N1 (London). Your residential address in Vietnam does not serve as the company's UK registered office.

The service targets formation in less than 3 hours where Companies House processing permits. Actual timing can vary because of Companies House processing, working days, bank holidays, technical issues and the accuracy and completeness of the application.

Yes. International document delivery is available, including tracked delivery for physical company documents.

Yes. Registered office mail forwarding is included for one year, allowing correspondence received at the UK address to be forwarded internationally.

No. Wise makes its own eligibility and approval decisions. The referral does not guarantee that a Wise Business account will be opened.

The service includes digital and printed company documents such as the Certificate of Incorporation, share certificates, Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association.

Yes. A UK company can be managed remotely from Vietnam using online administration and the supporting UK address services.

The company continues to have administrative obligations after registration. These can include maintaining statutory records, keeping company information accurate and meeting applicable Companies House filing requirements.

No. UK incorporation does not by itself determine all tax obligations. The relevant tax position can depend on factors including business activities, ownership, management and the jurisdictions involved. Professional advice should be obtained where appropriate.

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