Setting up a new legal entity
The question “where and how should I start up my business?” is paramount not only in strategic business management, but also in planning for taxation. We provide guidance on the pros and cons of trading as a sole trader, partnership, limited company or complex international business and implement the most tax efficient and suitable structure.
Opening a UK business bank account
We enjoy a strong working relationship with most banks and we are able to facilitate the opening of both GBP and foreign currency accounts. For a straightforward business the timeframe from initial meeting to access of banking facilities is three days.
Your company secretary
Our flexible company secretarial solutions are a cost effective way for you to get on with running your business while knowing that all corporate governance and statutory matters are being taken care of. Mouktaris & Co provides the following services to non-assurance clients:
- Company formation: set up a UK limited company or a company in offshore jurisdictions
- Maintenance of statutory registers
- Preparation and maintenance of dividend vouchers, resolutions and minutes
- Representation services including registered agent, registered office address, business trading address, representative office, nominee director/shareholder, legal representative and trustee
Latest News
Identity Verification with Companies House
Identity Verification with Companies House Identity verification (IDV) is a new service for UK-registered companies from Companies House, allowing individuals to voluntarily verify their identity. IDV is set to become a mandatory requirement from 18 November 2025 as part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA). From 18 November 2025, IDV will […]
Amendments to the BVI Business Companies Act (BCA) – Effective 2 January 2025
BVI Business Companies Act (BCA) – updates effective 2 January 2025 Significant amendments to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Business Companies Act (BCA) came into effect on 2 January 2025. These changes impact all entities operating in the BVI and introduce important regulatory updates, including compliance obligations and new filing requirements. The amendments introduce a […]
Professional Services Firm: LLP or LTD
We are often asked to advise our Professional Services clients, lawyers and accountants, on the optimal business structure: LLP or limited company (LTD). Whilst the statutory and accounting filing requirements are similar across both structures, the LLP was introduced to offer flexibility in management and pay: both important in human-capital-intensive Professional Services Firms. An LLP […]