Company Registration Cost in the UK, Canada and UAE
Official incorporation fees, annual renewal costs and tax obligations for every entity type we file, so you can compare jurisdictions before you commit. Looking for the US? See LLC cost by state.
The short answer
Registering a company costs £50 in the UK, CAD $200 federally in Canada, and from AED 12,900 for a UAE free zone licence. Each jurisdiction then charges yearly renewals: a £34 confirmation statement, a CAD $12 annual return, or a full UAE licence renewal.
United Kingdom registration costs
| Entity type | Government fee | Annual cost | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Limited Company (Ltd) Companies House | £50 (standard) or £78 (same-day) | £34 confirmation statement plus statutory accounts filing | 24 hours online, 8 to 10 days by post |
| Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Companies House | £50 (standard) or £78 (same-day) | £34 confirmation statement plus partnership accounts | 24 hours online |
UK Private Limited Company (Ltd)
19% corporation tax on profits up to £50,000, 25% above £250,000, with marginal relief between. VAT registration required over £90,000 turnover.
Minimum capital: £1 (one share of any value)
UK Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
LLPs are tax-transparent. Profits pass through to members and are taxed at individual UK income tax rates or, for non-UK members, only on UK-source income.
Minimum capital: None
Canada registration costs
| Entity type | Government fee | Annual cost | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Corporation (CBCA) Corporations Canada | CAD $200 online / CAD $250 by mail | CAD $12 annual return plus provincial extra-provincial registration fees | 1 business day online |
| Ontario Business Corporation ServiceOntario | CAD $300 online | CAD $0 (annual return filed with corporate tax return) | 1 to 3 business days |
| British Columbia Corporation BC Registry Services | CAD $350 | CAD $43.39 annual report | 1 to 2 business days |
Canadian Federal Corporation (Inc.)
Federal corporate rate 15%, plus provincial rates ranging from 8% (Alberta) to 16% (New Brunswick). Small business deduction reduces federal rate to 9% on the first CAD $500,000 of active business income for CCPCs.
Minimum capital: None
Ontario Business Corporation (OBCA)
Federal 15% + Ontario 11.5% = 26.5% combined general rate. CCPCs pay 9% federal + 3.2% Ontario = 12.2% combined on the first $500,000.
Minimum capital: None
United Arab Emirates registration costs
| Entity type | Government fee | Annual cost | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainland LLC Department of Economic Development (DED) | AED 15,000 to AED 25,000 (varies by emirate and activity) | AED 10,000 to AED 15,000 licence renewal | 5 to 10 business days |
| Free Zone Company Free Zone Authority (varies: IFZA, DMCC, JAFZA, RAKEZ, ADGM, DIFC, etc.) | AED 12,900 (IFZA) up to AED 50,000+ (DMCC / DIFC) | AED 12,000 to AED 30,000 licence renewal | 3 to 7 business days |
| ADGM Company Limited by Shares ADGM Registration Authority | USD $8,000 to $12,000 (setup) plus annual licence | USD $2,500 to $8,000 depending on activity | 5 to 10 business days |
UAE Mainland LLC
9% corporate tax on taxable income above AED 375,000. 0% on the first AED 375,000. Small Business Relief available for revenue below AED 3 million until 2026.
Minimum capital: No minimum in most emirates (previously AED 300,000, now abolished for most activities)
UAE Free Zone Company (FZC / FZE)
0% on Qualifying Income for Qualifying Free Zone Persons. 9% on non-qualifying income. VAT at 5% applies unless supplied outside the UAE.
Minimum capital: Varies by free zone: AED 1,000 (RAKEZ) to AED 300,000 (DIFC)
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