Lane A · Set up and run a company
Set up the company, then keep it running.
A path for founders who want a UK or Singapore company without learning the system the hard way. Follow the steps in order, and skip any step you do not need.
Prices and claims are read from each provider’s own pages and dated on the guide.
The path
Five steps, in order
- Choose the country: UK or Singapore. Customers, director rules, tax and yearly filings.
- Know the real cost. Official fees and our own invoices.
- Sort the registered office. What the rules require and what to check.
- Verify the directors. Two routes, and which suits you.
- Choose a provider to do the paperwork and keep you on time. Compare the options below.
Compare the options
Providers we have written up
| Provider | Best for | What it shows (read 22 Oct 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Osome | One app for formation, address, deadlines and filings (UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, UAE) | We use it for our own company. Osome’s price guide (shared with us on 22 October 2026) lists UK “All-in-one for foreigners” from £349 + VAT and its Operate accounting plan from £850 a year + VAT. Singapore plans for foreign founders from S$3,772 (fully compliant) or S$3,822 with a visa, depending on the accounting package; plans for locals start at S$600. Ask for a written quote, as prices change |
| 1st Formations | UK formation, with a Non-Residents Package | Non-Residents Package £199.99, including the £100 Companies House fee |
| Sleek | Singapore incorporation with a nominee director | Foreign-founder plans from S$2,250, including S$375 government fees |
| Airwallex | Multi-currency business banking | See the guide for plans and fees |
We do not rank these. Compare written quotes, add up a full year, and skip any provider you do not need.
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