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Marketing Agency Formation

Form Your Marketing Agency Offshore

A UK Ltd or US LLC gives your agency the billing credibility, payment processor access, and legal structure to serve global clients - without the overhead of a domestic corporation.

Form a UK Ltd Agency Form a US LLC Agency

Who this is for

  • Freelance marketers scaling into a proper agency structure
  • PR, design, and content agencies billing international clients
  • Social media and performance marketing consultants moving to a company structure
  • Agency founders who work remotely and want a jurisdiction-agnostic entity
  • Creative studios and production companies invoicing US or UK clients in their currency
Pricing

One-time service fee. Government filing fees charged separately by the relevant authority.

Form a UK Ltd Agency

What's included

  • UK Ltd or US LLC formation (your choice based on client geography)
  • Registered office / registered agent service for year one
  • Certificate of incorporation and company documents
  • Operating agreement or articles tailored to agency/service business
  • Guidance on setting up Stripe, PayPal, or Wise Business for client billing
  • Dashboard tracking from submission to approval

How it works

Step 1

Jurisdiction selection

UK Ltd for European and global credibility; US LLC for US clients, Stripe, and USD billing. We review your client base and recommend.

Step 2

Company registration

We file with Companies House (UK, 24–48 hours) or the state division (US, 1–3 days) once your intake details are complete.

Step 3

Documents delivered

Incorporation pack ready for opening a business bank account or Stripe account.

Step 4

Payment setup

We provide a checklist for linking your new entity to Stripe, PayPal, Wise, or your preferred payment processor.

Frequently asked questions

UK Ltd or US LLC - which is better for my agency?

If most of your clients are in the US or you need Stripe US, a Delaware or Wyoming LLC is better - it unlocks US payment processors without friction. If your clients are in the EU, UK, or globally distributed and you want a professional registered address, a UK Ltd offers more credibility for European buyers. Many agencies form both as they grow.

Can I invoice in GBP, EUR, and USD from the same company?

Yes. Both UK Ltd and US LLC can hold multi-currency bank accounts (e.g. via Wise Business or Payoneer) and invoice in multiple currencies. The company books everything in its functional currency; your accountant handles FX treatment.

Do I need to register for VAT as a UK Ltd?

VAT registration is mandatory above the UK VAT threshold (currently £90,000 in the UK). If your clients are outside the UK, B2B services may be outside the scope of UK VAT under the 'place of supply' rules. Consult a UK VAT specialist - we do not provide tax advice.

Can my agency employ contractors through a US LLC?

Yes. A US LLC can pay contractors worldwide. Each US-based contractor earning $600+ in a tax year requires a Form 1099. International contractors typically provide a W-8BEN. We do not provide tax advice; consult a US accountant for payroll and contractor structuring.

Review before you continue

Check the listed scope, requirements, price note, and FAQs. Final decisions remain with the relevant bank, government authority, or institution.

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