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Limited by Guarantee Package

Set up your not-for-profit company in 24 hours.

A company registration package for non-profit organisations

£119.99 Including £100 Companies House Fee
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Our Limited by Guarantee package, at a cost of just £119.99 +VAT, is ideal for those who wish to set up a limited company for non-profit purposes - i.e. a club, sporting association, community project, workers' cooperative or membership organisation.

This package provides:

  • Online company registration
  • A full set of digital company documents
  • Filing of the first confirmation statement
  • Free .com or .co.uk domain name

Also available: Accounting Service

Add a full accounting service to this package at checkout, from just £49 +VAT per month. Nothing to pay for one month, no contract - it's rolling monthly, cancel anytime.

Choose from three plans at onboarding - every plan includes free Xero software, saving you up to £600 a year. Learn more about our accounting service.

This package is not suitable to form the following companies:

  • A Charity company.
  • A company requiring exemption from using the word ‘limited’ in the company name.
  • A company using the words Association, Benevolent, Federation, Foundation, Society or Trust in the company name.
  • A Right to Manage company.

To form these companies or use bespoke articles of association, please call our Customer Service Team at 020 3897 2233 , and we will be happy to assist you.

Free Companies House ID Verification

As an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP),
we verify your identity and get your personal code at no extra cost.

Verified Authorised ACSP

Package Features:

Company Formation

  • Company Registration
    with ID Verification &
    Personal Code

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    Company Registration with ID Verification

    Your new company will usually be registered at Companies House within 24 hours.

    As an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP), we'll handle your ID verification for free and get your Personal Verification Code (PVC) on your behalf if you don't have one already.

    Once your company is registered, you can start trading immediately.

  • Certificate of Incorporation,
    Guarantor Certificate(s),
    Memorandum & Articles

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    Full Set of Company Documents

    Delivered by email upon registration of your new company:

    • Certificate of Incorporation
    • Memorandum & Articles of Association
    • Guarantor Certificate(s)
    • WebFiling Authentication Code

  • Company Registers
    with First Entries

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    Company Registers with First Entries

    Your company registers with completed initial entries from registration, sent by email:

    • Register of Members (legally required)
    • Register of Member’s Residential Address
    • Register of Mortgages and Charges
    • Register of Debentures
    • Register of Sealings or Executions
    • Register of PSCs
    • Register of PSCs Residential Address

Business Essentials

  • Filing of the First
    Confirmation Statement

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    Filing of the First Confirmation Statement

    It is a legal requirement to submit a confirmation statement to Companies House annually. An experienced staff member will prepare and submit your statement before the due date.

    Please note: This does not include the £50.00 Companies House filing fee. Payment will be taken using your stored card details.

  • Free .com or .co.uk
    Domain Name

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    Free .com or .co.uk Domain Name

    In partnership with IONOS, claim a free .com or .co.uk domain for one year.

    How it works: Once your company is registered, you'll receive a confirmation email with a link to claim your domain or add hosting for £1/month.

    Please note: Free for the first year only via the confirmation email link. Renewal fees not included. Standard T&Cs apply.

  • Free Online
    Company Manager

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    Free Online Company Manager

    Manage all your company details from one central login: receive filing date reminders, update officer details and addresses, form new companies, import existing ones, and download documents and official mail.

Please note: Our package price of £119.99 includes the £100 Companies House fee, which is not subject to VAT. Only the £19.99 service fee is subject to VAT.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a company limited by guarantee?

A company limited by guarantee is typically used by non-profit organisations. This type of company has guarantees and guarantors rather than shares and shareholders.

Why would I choose this package?

It is ideal for anyone setting up a not-for-profit company such as a workers' co-operative, membership organisation, club, or sports association.

A limited by guarantee company structure is very popular for non-profit organisations because it provides limited financial liability to the company owners (guarantors). This means their personal finances are legally protected if the company encounters any financial difficulty or is sued.

What is the difference between a guarantor and a shareholder?

The main difference is that a guarantor will not normally take any profits out of the business in the way a shareholder would. Instead, all profits are usually re-invested in the company to aid the fulfilment of its objectives.

Is this package suitable for setting up a charity?

No - it is unsuitable for setting up a charity because a charitable company requires a special memorandum and articles of association that details the specific objects of the company. The articles provided are unsuitable for this purpose.

What is the confirmation statement?

The confirmation statement is a document that must be filed annually, providing Companies House with up-to-date information about your company. This package includes the preparation and filing of your first confirmation statement.

Please note: This service does not include the Companies House filing fee of £50.00. At the time of filing your first confirmation statement, we will take payment of £50.00 using your payment card details securely stored in your account.

This service is renewable annually at the cost of £75.99 (including £50 Companies House Fee).

A straight forward formation for a company limited by guarantee. Not all formation agents provide this service. No issues at all and the process was very simple to follow.
Richard Taylor 1st Formations Customer
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