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Company Types

Here you'll find a list of the main types of company that we offer for online formation, along with a short description of each type.

Limited By Shares

A private company that trades for profit.

This is the most common type of company. If you are a standard business looking to trade and make profit, this is the type for you.

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Limited By Guarantee

Suited for non-for-profit companies.

If you're starting a charity, community, trade association or club, this will be the perfect company type for you.

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Limited Liability Partnership

Suitable for partnerships; legal or accountancy firms.

This structure gives limited liability to businesses that traditionally work as partnerships e.g. a firm of solicitors, accountants or architects.

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