Barclays Business Bank Account

A guide to forming a UK company as a non-UK resident

If you’re from outside the UK and are considering setting up a UK company, you may feel daunted by the amount of work involved. Doing it at a distance can seem like an impossible task, but when you break it down, it’s entirely achievable.

‘Your Business Adventure’ – a MadeSimple infographic

Formed a company but not sure what to do next? No problem adventurers.

The difficulty of international bank accounts – why is it such a fuss?

It is notoriously problematic for people outside of the UK to get a business bank account. There are very tough money laundering restrictions in place, which help to combat instances of identity fraud.

How to apply for a Barclays Business Bank Account after a company has been formed

Our relationship with Barclays means that every customer who forms a private limited company with us qualifies for a fast-track appointment with a Barclays local to them. If a business bank account is successfully opened via one of these meetings, our customer qualifies for £50 cash back (if you are have a Professional account and form companies on behalf of other people, as long as you have submitted the necessary documentation, you receive the £50 cash back).