UK companies (including Family Investment Companies)

Running a company in the UK demands rigorous compliance, strategic foresight and robust governance. Imperium’s corporate services unit exists to shoulder that burden, from a statutory and compliance function to the provision of Directors and full management and control. Whether it be a trading company, a holding entity or a Family Investment Company (FIC), our tailored solutions keep you compliant, informed and strategically positioned.

Formation and governance

From selecting the optimum share class structure to drafting articles of association with growth in mind, we guide founders through every decision. We prepare incorporation documents, director appointments, PSC registers, and initial HMRC registrations, ensuring your company launches on solid ground.

Company secretarial excellence

Annual confirmation statements, statutory registers and shareholder resolutions are never overlooked; our company-secretarial team delivers timely reminders, accurate filings and an array of governance documents available as required.

Accounting and tax compliance

Every UK company must prepare statutory accounts that comply with FRS 102 or IFRS. Our team can draft full and abridged accounts, liaises with independent auditors when a statutory audit is required, and files corporation tax returns supported by detailed computations.

Tax advisory for Family Investment Companies

Family Investment Companies (FICs) can be used to hold and grow family wealth. Imperium advises on optimal dividend policy, loan relationships, and extraction strategies, balancing corporation tax efficiency with personal tax implications. Our integrated corporate and personal tax teams ensure seamless alignment.

Management reporting and insight

Up-to-date information drives confident decisions. We implement cloud bookkeeping platforms, automated bank and investment feeds, and use bespoke management dashboards so our team can track performance in real time.

Cross-border considerations

International businesses trading through the UK whether that be through creating a UK establishment of the overseas entity or direct through a UK company face permanent establishment, withholding tax, and transfer-pricing challenges. Our specialists liaise with overseas advisers to ensure aligned compliance and optimal group structuring.

Why choose Imperium

• Holistic view: All corporate, tax, and personal angles are considered in one plan.
• Sector experience: Technology scale-ups, Trading entities, property SPVs, and FICs each benefit from targeted insight.
• Proactive alerts: Clients receive early warnings of legislative change and tailored action plans.