UK limited companies – types of company formation

You can register a variety of limited companies at Companies House. The type of company formation you register will depend on why you are setting up a limited company.

Below is a list of limited company formation options with brief guidance on when that type of company formation is relevant. To learn more click on the links.

Off the shelf limited company formation (readymade company) £54.00
pre-registered company name ready to trade immediately

Own name limited company formation £59.00
company name of your choice to be registered at Companies House

Dormant non-trading limited company formation £29.00
protect a limited company name that you do not expect to trade with

Flat management company formation £149.00
residents' management company

Charity company limited by guarantee formation £149.00
"not for profit" company for charity or club

Right to manage company formation £149.00
resident's company to own freehold on flats or similar

Public limited company formation (Plc) £179.00
used for larger trading concerns

Limited liability partnership formation (LLP) £99.00
features of partnership and limited company

Community interest company formation (CIC) £189.00
community projects where a return is required for investors

Unlimited company formation £149.00
company registered at Companies House but not limited

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