Corporate Support

Setting up a company in the UK is straightforward in theory and unexpectedly complicated in practice. The initial Companies House registration takes minutes online, but getting the rest right — the governance structure, the shareholder agreement, the correct SIC codes, the registered office, the director responsibilities, the accounting reference date, the VAT registration threshold decisions — takes considerably more attention.

Tristan Holdings UK's corporate support service handles the company formation and ongoing compliance infrastructure for businesses entering the UK market, as well as for existing businesses that need to restructure, add trading entities, or simply bring their corporate housekeeping up to date after a period of rapid growth where the administration fell behind.

What We Cover

• UK company formation — Ltd, LLP or branch office depending on structure and purpose
• Companies House compliance — confirmation statements, officer changes, registered office
• Shareholder agreement drafting and review
• VAT registration and scheme selection advice
• Director responsibilities briefing and governance setup
• Registered office address and company secretarial services
• Group structure advisory for multi-entity UK operations

For International Businesses Entering the UK

We work with a number of overseas businesses establishing a UK presence — whether as a trading subsidiary, a sales office or a full operational entity. The UK remains an attractive destination for international business despite the post-Brexit complexity, but the setup needs to be done correctly to avoid problems with HMRC, the Home Office and Companies House further down the line. We provide a structured UK market entry pathway that covers the legal, financial and operational requirements from day one.