[buro9]

I believe that this is true of all European countries and is not a trait unique to UK companies.

A UK company is cheap to incorporate, easy to manage, has little red tape, and is cheap to dissolve.

The rules are fairly clear, and you don't have to use an accountant to achieve much of the basic stuff.

You may have to use an accountant/lawyer to take advantage of SEIS/EIS relief for investors, or to get assistance with R&D tax credits, but that's about it.