Company Formation in the UK
Ltd, LLP, PLC or Sole Trader – we guide you through formation and Companies House registration.
- Companies House registration
- SIC code selection
- Registered office address
Turnkey Solution
E-Commerce & Company Formation in the United Kingdom
Your partner for Ltd formation, marketplace integration and digital business growth
From Ltd company formation to Amazon.co.uk integration and fulfilment – Zunapro offers a full range of services. Manage eBay.co.uk and OnBuy from one dashboard.
- ✓ Reply within 24h
- ✓ Free discovery call
- ✓ Fixed pricing, VAT included
How It Works
- 01Step 1
Book a consultation
Our team reviews your project and outlines the best path – whether Ltd formation, marketplace entry or fulfilment setup in the UK.
- 02Step 2
Fixed-price proposal
You receive a detailed offer with no hidden fees. Full transparency from day one.
- 03Step 3
Implementation & support
We handle Companies House registration, HMRC tax registration and technical integration of your sales channels.
Our Services
From company formation to growth: we cover every step of your e-commerce journey in the United Kingdom.
Marketplace Integration
Amazon.co.uk, eBay.co.uk, OnBuy – all channels in one place.
- Single product catalogue
- Central order management
- Price & stock sync
E-Commerce Website
Professional online shops with SEO, payment integration and UK consumer law compliance.
- Shop setup
- SEO optimisation
- Payment gateway
E-Invoicing
VAT-compliant digital invoicing for B2B and B2C transactions in the UK.
- Making Tax Digital
- VAT-compliant
- Auto-posting
Accounting
Bookkeeping, Corporation Tax returns and VAT advice for UK sellers and founders.
- Monthly bookkeeping
- VAT returns
- Year-end accounts
Storage & Fulfilment
Warehousing and logistics across the UK with fast nationwide delivery.
- UK warehouse network
- Next-day shipping
- Returns management
Payment Systems
Payment processing for UK domestic and international sales.
- Debit & credit cards
- PayPal, Klarna, Clearpay
- Apple Pay, Google Pay
Shipping Integration
Royal Mail, Evri, DPD, InPost – automatic labels and tracking for UK deliveries.
- Label printing
- Tracking updates
- Returns handling
Virtual Office
Registered office address and mail forwarding in the UK.
- Registered office
- Mail scanning
- Prestigious London address
Virtual Secretary
Professional customer communication and administrative support in English.
- Email & phone
- Appointments
- Correspondence
Marketing & Sales
Strategic advice for growth in the UK and international markets.
- Channel strategy
- Performance marketing
- Brand building
Strategic Consulting
Tailored plans for UK market entry, post-Brexit compliance and scaling.
- Post-Brexit strategy
- Tax optimisation
- Partner network
Business Environment United Kingdom
VAT & Tax
VAT: Standard 20%, reduced 5%, zero-rated 0%
Corporation Tax: 25% main rate (19% small profits rate for profits under £50,000)
Income Tax: 20% basic, 40% higher, 45% additional rate
Legal Forms
- Ltd (Private Limited Company): No minimum share capital – most popular for SMEs
- LLP (Limited Liability Partnership): Flexible partnership with limited liability
- PLC (Public Limited Company): £50,000 minimum share capital – for larger ventures
- Sole Trader: Simplest structure – no separate legal entity
- Partnership: Two or more people sharing profits and responsibilities
Incentives
- SEIS/EIS: Seed Enterprise and Enterprise Investment Schemes – tax relief for investors
- R&D Tax Credits: 20% credit on qualifying R&D expenditure under the merged RDEC scheme (since April 2024)
- Patent Box: 10% Corporation Tax rate on profits from patented inventions
- Innovate UK: Government grants for innovation projects
- Start Up Loans: Government-backed personal loans up to £25,000 at 6% interest
UK: the essentials of doing business online
The United Kingdom is one of Europe's largest e-commerce markets, but since Brexit it runs its own rulebook: UK VAT without OSS, UK GDPR instead of the EU GDPR, and consumer law enforced by the CMA. Sellers who get the GBP checkout, delivery promise and legal pages right reach a population that is very used to buying online.
CurrencyGBP (£)
VAT · Standard rate20%
Reduced rates5% · 0%
Local domain.co.uk · .uk
The UK is outside the EU and has no OSS. For parcels worth £135 or less sent from abroad, UK VAT is charged at the point of sale by the seller (or by the marketplace if it facilitates the sale) instead of import VAT at the border.
Most used payment methods
- Visa / Mastercard
- PayPal
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- Klarna
- Clearpay
- Pay by Bank (open banking)
Main marketplaces
- Amazon.co.uk
- eBay
- TikTok Shop
- Etsy
- Temu
- Debenhams
- Notonthehighstreet
Main carriers
- Royal Mail
- Evri
- DPD
- Parcelforce
- InPost / Yodel
- DHL
Mandatory pages and compliance
- Trading disclosures (Companies Act 2006 + E-Commerce Regulations 2002)A company website must show its registered name, company number, place of registration (e.g. England and Wales), registered office address, an e-mail address and any VAT number.
- UK GDPR + Data Protection Act 2018You need a privacy notice explaining what personal data you collect and why; most businesses that process personal data also pay the annual ICO data protection fee.
- Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013Online sales need clear pre-contract information, a 14-day cancellation right from delivery and refunds within 14 days; if cancellation information is missing, the period extends by up to 12 months.
- DMCC Act 2024 (fake reviews, drip pricing)Since April 2025 fake or secretly incentivised reviews are banned and unavoidable fees must be included in the headline price; the CMA can impose fines directly.
- Packaging EPR (Defra)UK businesses supplying more than 25 tonnes of packaging a year with turnover of £1 million or more must register and report packaging data; large producers also pay fees.
What Zunapro sets up for UK
- We set up your store in pounds with VAT-inclusive prices and a per-product 20%, 5% or 0% rate; the same catalogue feeds your marketplace channels.
- Via Stripe we enable cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna, Clearpay and Pay by Bank at checkout.
- We place your company number, place of registration and registered office in the footer and build the privacy, terms and returns page structure; the wording comes from you or your lawyer.
- We connect Amazon, eBay and Etsy to one panel with stock, price and order sync, and integrate TikTok Shop on request.
UK: frequently asked questions
- What must a UK company show on its website?
- Limited companies must show their registered name, company number, place of registration and registered office address, and the E-Commerce Regulations add an e-mail address and any VAT number. These usually sit in the footer plus an About or Legal page. Zunapro places these fields in the footer and builds the privacy and cookie page structure.
- Which marketplaces matter most for UK sellers?
- Amazon.co.uk and eBay carry most of the volume; TikTok Shop has grown quickly through social commerce, Etsy is strong for handmade and gifts, and Debenhams and Notonthehighstreet suit curated brands. Zunapro manages Amazon, eBay and Etsy from one panel today and integrates TikTok Shop on request.
- Should I use a .co.uk or a .uk domain?
- Both are run by Nominet and work equally well for local search; .co.uk is still the extension British users recognise most, while .uk is shorter. Many businesses register both and redirect one to the other. Zunapro connects whichever you choose with SSL and sets up the redirects.
Facts last reviewed: · General information only — not legal or tax advice.
Why Zunapro?
UK market expertise
In-depth knowledge of UK tax law, Companies House procedures and local marketplaces.
All-in-one
From company formation to shipping – we coordinate every step of your UK business.
Transparent pricing
Fixed packages, no hidden costs. Know exactly what you pay.
International scaling
Ready for expansion from the UK into EU, US and global markets.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR PROJECT
Let’s Talk About Your Project
Tell us about your project – we reply within 24 hours.
- Reply within 24h
- Free discovery call
- Fixed pricing, VAT included
Countries We Serve
Operating with local teams across 12 countries in Europe, the Americas and Asia
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