UK Limited Company vs US LLC: Which Costs Less in 2026?
Published April 30, 2026 · 1:00 · 6 views
Key takeaways
- Opening a UK limited company versus US LLC for international founders comes down to hidden costs.
- UK registration [music] is 12 pounds.
- You need a UK address, 50 pounds [music] to 150 pounds per year.
- Confirmation statements cost 13 pounds annually.
Summary
Opening a UK limited company costs £12 upfront but requires £800,£1,200/year for accountants and mandatory filings, while a Wyoming LLC costs $249 + $99/year with zero state tax and no revenue-based filings in 2026. • UK LTDs require £13 annual confirmation statements even at £0 revenue • Wyoming LLC formation through Bastion Formations includes 3-day EIN delivery • Hidden UK costs (address service, accountant, HMRC filings) add £900,£1,500/year → Bastion Formations: https://bastionformations.com #UKLimitedCompany #USLLC #InternationalFounders #WyomingLLC #BastionFormations
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Opening a UK limited company versus US LLC for international founders comes down to hidden costs. UK registration [music] is 12 pounds. Sounds cheap, right? Wrong.
You need a UK address, 50 pounds [music] to 150 pounds per year. Confirmation statements cost 13 pounds annually. Corporation tax filings are mandatory even with zero revenue. Most founders [music] pay accountants 800 pounds per year for compliance.
US LLC in Wyoming costs $249 through Bastion Formations. Registered agent [music] is $99 annually. Zero state income tax. No mandatory filings if you earn nothing.
The UK structure hits you with surprise costs every quarter. The US LLC is transparent from day one. Like this if [music] it helped. Subscribe for more and visit Bastion Formations for the full guide.
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