UK Ltd via 1Office — Indian SaaS Founders
Indian SaaS founders form UK Ltd for UK/European enterprise sales: GBP invoicing, PSC-audited transparency, HMRC-filed financial statements that enterprise buyers trust. 1Office handles formation, secretary, registered office, and filing coordination for GBP 700+/year.
HMRC applies UK corporation tax at 19% up to £50k profits, marginal relief on £50k-£250k, and 25% above. IN-UK DTAA grants royalty withholding of 10-15% (vs India domestic 20%).
India side: RBI Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) filing above USD 250,000 aggregate contribution; LRS caps outbound at USD 250k/year; Schedule FA on ITR-2 mandatory.
Model the full outlay, not just the setup fee
- Setup1Office setup$240.00
- AnnualYear 2 renewal$480.00
What the tax authority sees
UK Ltd companies pay corporation tax to HMRC: 19% up to £50k, marginal relief to £250k, 25% above; IN-UK DTAA reduces royalty withholding to 10-15%; PSC register mandatory.
ODI (Overseas Direct Investment) RBI approval required for equity
UK Ltd suits Indian SaaS founders targeting UK enterprise clients; GBP banking + PSC + IN-UK DTAA benefits.
- 01RBI ODI filing required above USD 250,000 aggregate capital contribution
- 02UK corporation tax 19-25% marginal rate
- 03Schedule FA disclosure on Indian ITR-2; Black Money Act INR 10 lakh penalty
- 04PSC register at Companies House discloses beneficial owners publicly
From filing to funded bank account
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FAQ
India-UK Double Tax Treaty grants: royalties 10-15% withholding (vs India domestic 20%), dividends 10-15% depending on shareholding, interest 10-15%. Requires Tax Residency Certificate from HMRC for Indian parent to claim. Beneficial for cross-border payments between IN parent and UK Ltd.
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Formation typically completes in 2–3 weeks. Use the promo below, then click through to begin the checklist directly on the platform.