Eligibility
Can you start a UK company with us?
We work with founders from all around the world. Because of international rules, there is a short list of countries we can't serve.
Morocco
Countries we can't serve
If you live in one of these countries, Launchese is unfortunately not the right service for you.
- Afghanistan
- Angola
- Bahamas
- Benin
- Bolivia
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Haiti
- Iraq
- Ivory Coast
- Kenya
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Liberia
- Libya
- Mauritania
- Mongolia
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Pakistan
- Palestine
- Paraguay
- Sierra Leone
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Syria
- Tanzania
- Venezuela
- Yemen
- Zimbabwe
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
We've organised the details to make things simple and stress-free.
Which plan should I choose?
It depends on what you need. Launchpad: the essentials to start your UK company. Use your own UK address, or add our London address in the basket. ProLaunch: adds a London address for official mail, plus Payoneer, Wallester and Paysera links. Digital Pro Suite: adds the full London address service and a Tide banking consultation. ScaleUp: adds VAT registration, Stripe and Payoneer consultations, your confirmation statement, priority processing and a 30-minute consultation.
Can I upgrade my plan later?
Yes, you can upgrade any time. Contact our team and we'll move you to the new plan, with no need to start over.
What's the smart dashboard?
It's your company control panel. Your documents, reminders and updates are in one place.
Is the service fully online?
Yes. Everything from company set-up to document delivery is online. No paperwork and no visits in person.
Are there any hidden fees?
No. Each plan includes the services in the table. The £100 Companies House fee is the government's filing fee, shown separately and charged at checkout with no VAT. Every director and person with significant control (PSC) must verify their identity: it's free if you do it yourself on GOV.UK, or £50 per person (£99 Express) if we do it for you. Your plan includes one person. Each extra person you add while we form your company costs £20. Adding shareholders once your company exists is a separate service: £110 for any number in one order. Optional extras, like apostilled documents or courier shipping, cost extra.
How long does it take?
Usually 3 to 5 business days with Express identity checks, or 5 to 7 with Standard, counted from when we have all your documents. Companies House doesn't work at weekends, and we never promise a same-day company.
What documents do I need?
A passport or national ID card and a recent proof of address for every director and person with significant control, a short description of your business, and your company name. Documents should be in English, or come with a certified English translation.
Who can be a director?
You need to be 18 or over to set up a company with Launchese. You can be from almost any country, you don't need to live in the UK or visit it, and you can be the only director and shareholder.