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Incorporating a UK Private Limited Company for Vietnamese Developers

VerifiedOct 2026
EligibilityEligible
Setup timeline14–30days
Year-1 total$240.00

Vietnamese freelance developers can incorporate a UK Private Limited (Ltd) company to facilitate international client billing and contract management. The UK jurisdiction requires adherence to the PSC register and standard corporation tax filings.

This setup process involves registering with Companies House and managing ongoing compliance through a platform like 1Office. Founders must remain compliant with Vietnamese Circular 111/2013 regarding the reporting of foreign-source income.

§ 01Cost of ownership

Model the full outlay, not just the setup fee

Renewal costs sneak up on non-resident founders. Compare year-1 filing against a 3-year total to see the real bill.
Currency · USD (live FX)
2-year cost of ownership
$720.00
≈ $30.00/month amortized·USD @ live FX
Time horizon
Line items
Amount
  • Setup1Office setup
    $240.00
  • AnnualYear 2 renewal
    $480.00
Total$720.00
§ 02Tax residency · Vietnamese Freelance Developers

What the tax authority sees

US federal / local status

UK corporation tax applies at 19-25% on global profits, with mandatory disclosure of Persons with Significant Control (PSC) to Companies House.

Home-country rule

Circular 111/2013 on foreign-source income; USD conversion rules

Editorial verdict

Use 1Office to handle the PSC register and registered office requirements; ensure your Vietnamese tax filings account for USD-to-VND conversion per Circular 111/2013.

Key compliance risks
  • 01PSC register public disclosure requirements
  • 02Vietnamese tax authority scrutiny on foreign-source income
  • 03Potential double taxation without active tax treaty management
§ 03Setup timeline

From filing to funded bank account

Setup timeline
14–30days total, 3 phases
Milestone check
Filing · Tax ID · Banking
d0
d8
d15
d23
d30
01Filing1Office submits formation docs
d0–d11
02Tax ID / EINLocal tax authority registration
d9–d23
03BankingBusiness account approved & funded
d18–d30
§ 04Head-to-head

UK Private Ltd vs UAE Free Zone (MEYDAN)

UK Private Ltd
Ltd
UAE Free Zone (MEYDAN)
Free Zone LLC
Entity
Ltd
Free Zone LLC
Setup cost
$12.00
$1,307
Annual
$100.00
$1,307
Local director
Remote OK
Remote OK
Physical presence
Remote OK
Remote OK
Tax regime
19-25% corporation tax; PSC register required
9% CT above AED 375k; 0% VAT for out-of-UAE trade
§ 05Questions founders actually ask

FAQ

No. Non-residents can own and operate a UK Private Limited company. You do not need a visa or physical presence in the UK to act as a director or shareholder.
Next step

Start filing with 1Office

Formation typically completes in 2–3 weeks. Use the promo below, then click through to begin the checklist directly on the platform.