
Opening a UK Business Bank Account: Best Options 2026
Guide to opening a UK business bank account, comparing major banks, required documents, fees, and non-resident banking options.
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Removed two unverified "our analysts" authority-voice instances and corrected a Barclays-related longtail reference to the UK Companies House registration fee, updating it from GBP 50 to the current GBP 100.
BeforeBarclays Business accounts open in 2 to 6 weeks for UK residents... Companies House charges £50 online with same-day to 24-hour incorporation.
AfterBarclays Business accounts open in 2 to 6 weeks for UK residents... Companies House charges £100 online (as of the 1 February 2026 fee increase) with same-day to 24-hour incorporation.
Why: The Companies House online incorporation fee had risen to £100 as of the 1 February 2026 increase, making the previously stated £50 figure out of date.
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