Non-Resident Director Service UK - Support for Overseas Directors

A non-resident director service UK helps overseas entrepreneurs and investors manage the requirements of becoming or remaining a director of a UK company while living outside the country. Professional support can make Companies House filings, identity verification and ongoing corporate administration easier to manage from abroad.

Can a Non-UK Resident Be a UK Company Director?

Yes. UK company directors do not have to live in the UK. A private limited company must have at least one director, and directors must be aged 16 or over. However, the company itself must have an appropriate UK registered office address.

A non-resident director remains responsible for the company's legal and administrative obligations, regardless of where they live.

What Does a Non-Resident Director Service Cover?

Depending on the company's circumstances, professional support can include:

• Director appointment and Companies House filing

• Identity verification support

• Companies House personal code assistance

• Director information updates

• Confirmation statement support

• Registered office coordination

• Corporate record administration

• PSC and beneficial ownership updates

• Companies House compliance monitoring

• Support with changes to company details

Directors must provide their Companies House personal code when required, including as part of relevant appointment and confirmation statement processes.

Companies House Identity Verification for Overseas Directors

Identity verification is now a legal requirement for UK company directors. An overseas director can verify their identity through the Companies House process or use an Authorised Corporate Service Provider where appropriate. ACSP verification can be completed from any country, provided the agent is properly authorised and meets the relevant UK anti-money laundering supervision requirements.

Once verification is completed, the director receives a personal code that can be used to connect their verified identity with their company roles.

Service Address and Residential Address

A non-resident director still needs to provide Companies House with a service address and their usual residential address when appointed.

The service address is publicly available and can be used for official correspondence, while the usual residential address is kept on Companies House's private register.

This distinction is particularly important for overseas directors who want their personal residential details kept away from the public register.

Support for Overseas Entrepreneurs

A non-resident director service can be useful for entrepreneurs based in Nigeria, the UAE, the United States, Europe, Asia and other jurisdictions who own or manage UK companies.

Professional administration can help coordinate UK corporate requirements while the director continues managing their business from overseas.

Fraser Bond Non-Resident Director Service UK

Fraser Bond provides practical UK corporate and property consultancy support for overseas investors, entrepreneurs and property owners.

Our non-resident director service can assist with director appointments, Companies House administration, identity verification requirements, personal code processes and ongoing corporate compliance.

For overseas owners operating UK property companies or other UK businesses, Fraser Bond can also coordinate corporate administration alongside wider property and business requirements.

Get Non-Resident Director Support

If you live outside the UK and need support becoming or managing a UK company director, Fraser Bond can provide practical assistance with Companies House requirements and ongoing company administration.