| United Kingdom | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|
| Entity | Private Limited Company (Ltd) | Private Limited Company (Ltd) |
| Corporate tax | 19–25% | 12.5% trading income |
| Public register | Directors & PSCs public | Directors public |
| Formation (all-in) | $740 | $1,370 |
| Formation only | $490 | $1,120 |
| Annual renewal | $490 | $870 |
| Timeline | 1–2 business days | 3–5 business days |
| Name endings | Limited, Ltd… | Limited, Ltd, Teoranta, Teo… |
Choose United Kingdom if…
- Cost matters — $740 all-in against $1,370, and renewal of $490 against $870
- Speed matters — registered in 1–2 business days
- The world's fastest serious registry — a Companies House Ltd in a day or two
Choose Ireland if…
- EU membership, 12.5% corporate tax and an English-speaking common-law system
The same either way
Whichever you choose, the engagement runs identically: the fee is published before you speak to us, identity verification happens once through a secure link, formation is carried out by a provider licensed and regulated in the jurisdiction, and one dedicated agent manages everything — including next year's renewal.
Frequently asked
Which is cheaper: United Kingdom or Ireland?
United Kingdom — $740 all-in with first-year registered agent and office, against $1,370 for Ireland. Renewals are $490 and $870 respectively.
Which is faster to incorporate?
United Kingdom, typically 1–2 business days from completed identity verification, against 3–5 business days for Ireland.
Can Windrose form a company in either?
Yes. Both are on our published fee schedule and follow the same process: order online, verify once, and one dedicated agent manages the engagement end to end with the licensed local provider.