Your e-commerce company,
formed in 24h.
A leading provider of corporate, banking and payment infrastructure for e-commerce businesses built to scale.
What we are known for
Three things, done exceptionally well.
Among the fastest formations available.
Where others quote weeks, a complete file is typically filed and returned within 24 hours. United States, United Kingdom and Hong Kong.
Form a company 02 · Bank accountsA direct line inside each institution.
We are not a bank. Over the years we have built relationships with dedicated contacts at the institutions our clients use, so your application is prepared the way they expect and reaches a person, not a queue.
Open bank accounts 03 · Payment processingAtiko Payments, our own processing solution.
One merchant account with several processors behind it, built to approve more orders. It works alongside Stripe and Shopify Payments.
Discover Atiko PaymentsJurisdictions and structures
Legal and banking structures built to support e‑commerce at scale.
We establish the corporate entity, the banking relationships and the payment infrastructure that high-volume online businesses depend on. Select a jurisdiction, then a structure.
Limited Liability Company
The structure most online sellers choose: simple to run, flexible, and open to owners who live abroad.
C Corporation
Shares, a board and its own tax return. The structure investors expect.
S Corporation
A tax status chosen with the IRS by a corporation or an LLC. Only open to owners who are US citizens or US residents.
Nonprofit corporation
A corporation with no owners, run by a board for a charitable, educational or community purpose.
Private limited company
Registered with Companies House. A well-known structure for selling to the UK and Europe.
Limited liability partnership
A partnership with limited liability, for two or more partners who run the business together.
Public limited company
A company that can offer its shares to the public. It has a minimum share capital and stricter rules.
Company limited by guarantee
A company with members instead of shareholders, used by organisations that do not distribute profits.
Private limited company
Registered with the Hong Kong Companies Registry. A common base for brands that source in Asia and sell worldwide.
Company limited by guarantee
A company with members and no share capital, used by organisations that do not distribute profits.
Branch of an overseas company
An existing company from another country registers a place of business in Hong Kong, without creating a new entity.
General information only. The choice of country and structure is yours, and it has legal and tax consequences. We recommend speaking to a licensed adviser before you decide.
Also handled
And everything around it.
E-commerce only
Built around how online stores operate.
Banks and payment providers look at an online store differently from any other business. We prepare your company for the checks they actually run.
- Payment provider verificationA consistent file across your company, bank and store before you apply.
- Store readinessContact details, refund, shipping and privacy pages that providers look for.
- Multi-currency bankingAccounts in the currencies your customers pay in.
- Marketplace seller accountsThe company documents marketplaces ask for, ready in one file.
- Sales tax and VATTracked with independent accountants who work with online sellers.
- Room to expandA second entity in the UK or Hong Kong when you open a new market.
How it works.
A first call
We look at your store, where you live and where you sell.
We form your company
We prepare and file the formation paperwork with you. You receive your company documents the next day.
Bank accounts and payments
We guide you through your bank account applications and your Stripe and Shopify Payments setup.
Start selling.
You focus on the store. We keep the company clean behind it.
What you receive
A complete company file, in your name.
Every document is issued in the name of your company and stored in your member area. You remain the owner, the applicant and the account holder.
Client area
Your company, in one place.
Follow each step, upload what is needed, download every document and see the dates that matter. Your account manager answers in the same place.
See the client areaReal people handle your file.
Forming a company abroad is a matter of trust. Our in-house team works through each step with you, and you always know who is handling your file.
- A dedicated account managerOne named contact from the first call to your annual renewals.
- Step-by-step guidanceWe prepare each form with you and explain what you are signing, in plain words.
- Your documents, kept safeEncrypted transfer, access limited to the people handling your file.
Frequently asked questions.
Can I form a company in a country where I do not live?
Yes. The United States, the United Kingdom and Hong Kong all allow non-residents to own a company, and the formation is filed remotely. You do not need to travel or to hold a visa. Each jurisdiction has its own local requirements, such as a registered agent or a company secretary, which we arrange with you.
How long does it really take?
Company formation typically takes 24 hours in the United States and the United Kingdom once your file is complete, and a few working days in Hong Kong. Bank accounts typically open within a week. Tax numbers are issued by the tax authority and can take longer. These are typical timeframes, not guarantees.
What do you need from me?
A valid passport or ID, a proof of address, the name you want for your company and a few details about your store. We tell you exactly what each institution asks for before you send anything.
Can you guarantee my bank, Stripe or Shopify Payments account?
No, and no honest service can. Each institution makes its own decision after its own verification. What we do is prepare a complete, accurate file with you so that your application is reviewed in the best conditions.
Is Atiko a law firm or an accounting firm?
No. Atiko is a business filing and administrative assistance service. We do not give legal or tax advice. Bookkeeping and tax filings are handled by independent licensed accountants, and we recommend that you consult your own adviser about your situation in your country of residence.
What happens after the company is formed?
Every company has recurring formalities: a registered address to renew, an annual filing with the registry, and tax returns. We keep your calendar, remind you before each date and coordinate the paperwork with you.
Guides for founders who sell online.
How to form a US LLC as a non-resident
A step-by-step explanation of how founders living outside the United States form an LLC, obtain a tax ID, open accounts and stay compliant.
Read the guideFormationHow to form a UK limited company as a non-resident
What a founder living outside the United Kingdom needs to register a private limited company at Companies House, and what the company must file each year.
Read the guideFormationA Hong Kong company for an e-commerce brand and how it works
How a private company limited by shares is formed in Hong Kong, how its territorial tax system operates and what it must file each year.
Read the guideTalk to us.
Tell us about your store. We tell you exactly what we set up, and how fast.