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# I'm not from the UK. Can I still form a company?

> ⚡ **Quick Answer:** Yes. Non-UK residents can form and manage a UK limited company. There is no residency requirement for directors or shareholders.

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# What You Need to Know

* **No residency requirement** — directors and shareholders can be of any nationality and live anywhere
* **Registered office required** — every UK company needs a registered office in England, Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland
* A [virtual office](https://www.hoxtonmix.com/virtual-office-london-old-street/) fulfils this requirement without needing physical premises

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# How a Virtual Office Helps

* Use our address (**66 Paul Street, London EC2A 4NA**) as your registered office
* Mail is scanned and available under the **Mail** tab in your [Customer Portal](https://www.account.hoxtonmix.com/) — accessible worldwide
* [UK Mail Forwarding](https://www.hoxtonmix.com/virtual-office-forward/) available as an add-on for physical post

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# Common Questions

**Do I need to visit the UK to set up?**
No. Signup and KYC verification are completed entirely online.

**Can I use this address on Companies House?**
Yes — it’s a fully valid registered office address.

**Do I need a UK bank account?**
Not for our service. However, if dealing with UK VAT, HMRC may require a UK bank account for repayments.

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