Q&A

Downton Capital Ltd offers its business formation services to international clients based all over the world, and who are not necessarily resident in the countries where they wish to incorporate their companies.

We offer prestigious registered office addresses for your businesses.

As part of the UK’s ongoing efforts to prevent financial crime and money laundering, we have been advised not to work with countries on the list of high risk jurisdictions, available here.

The good news is that we can work with the vast majority of international clients, a total of 171 countries.

  • Do I have to travel to create a company?

As part of the creation of a company in Canada, the United States, Ireland, as well as the United Kingdom, no travel on your part is necessary. Downton Capital Ltd makes it very easy for non-residents to create their companies online.

Our collaborators will register your company with the competent services without you needing to travel.

  • How long does it take to register my business?

Our goal is to register your company as quickly as possible. The delivery time may vary from one jurisdiction to another, generally lasting from a few hours to 5 business days.

This deadline is subject to the workload of local business registers.

  • Can only one person start their business?

Depending on the type of company and of the country of incorporation, a single person is enough to form a company.

  • Do I have to be resident in the country in which my business is registered?

We work with clients around the world, helping them successfully integrate new businesses internationally.

As a European resident, you do not have to live in the country in which your company is registered. The law authorizes Europeans to create their businesses in any EU country, Canada, the United States, as well as the United Kingdom.

To ensure that you have the opportunity to create your business in the country of your choice and of which you are not a resident, we invite you to contact our team.

  • What information and documents are necessary for registering my company?

Our process is very simple. You simply need to provide your personal information via our online form. and send us the following documents:

  1. A valid identity document.
  2. Proof of address less than 3 months old.
  • Is the address of the director(s) published in public records?

When you register a new company, you will be asked to provide the correspondence addresses of all directors.

However, in certain jurisdictions, it is possible to keep your personal contact details private, in particular thanks to our professional address service, included in some of our packages. This helps protect your personal information and helps prevent businesses, agencies, and the general public from obtaining your contact information for commercial purposes.

  • Why call on an expert firm?

Starting a business is a long and complex process that requires completing different forms of paperwork in accordance with local regulatory requirements. However, working with Downton Capital Ltd saves you the time and hassle of handling these procedures.

Downton Capital Ltd provides you with adequate advice on the right company structure for your business idea. We manage and classify your documents.

Thanks to our long-standing relationships with international experts and a multitude of service providers, you benefit from fast and efficient service at attractive set-up rates.

  • What happens after my company is registered?

Once your company is created, you will receive a notification informing you that your company is registered. You will also receive digital copies of your company documents sent to you by email.

Once this is completed, you can immediately start working with your new business.

  • Can I open an international bank account for my business?

The majority of our clients choose to open an international bank account for their new business.

We can assist you in this process.