How to actually get set up and get paid
What we have learned forming UK companies and preparing payment applications for founders outside the UK.
How to get a PayPal Business account as a non-UK resident
Why PayPal cares about where your business is registered rather than where you live, and the exact sequence that gets a business account approved.
Read the guideUK LTD vs US LLC: which is better for freelancers outside the US and UK?
A practical comparison of the two most common entity choices for non-resident founders: cost, payment platform access, tax paperwork and ongoing admin.
28 June 2026
Your Stripe application was rejected: here's what actually causes it
The real reasons Stripe declines accounts, how to diagnose which one hit you, and what to change before you reapply.
9 June 2026
Wise Business explained: what UK account details actually get you
Sort codes, IBANs and routing numbers demystified, and why Wise Business is the piece that makes a non-resident payment stack work.
22 May 2026
Exactly which documents you need to form a UK company from abroad
A checklist of every document and detail required for incorporation and payment account setup, and what makes each one acceptable.
5 May 2026
What you owe after incorporation: UK LTD filing obligations in plain English
Confirmation statements, annual accounts and Corporation Tax: what is due, when, and what happens if you miss it.
18 April 2026
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