You register a limited company in the UK by filing an application with Companies House, either online for \u00a3100 or by post for \u00a3124. Companies House then issues a certificate of incorporation, which confirms the company exists as a separate legal entity. Every private limited company needs a unique name ending in Limited or Ltd, at least one director aged 16 or over, a registered office address in the UK, a share structure and articles of association. Since 18 November 2025, each director and person with significant control must also verify their identity with Companies House before the appointment goes through. Registration alone does not settle your tax position, since HMRC requires a separate corporation tax registration. This article explains how to register a limited company in the UK, from choosing a name and share structure to identity verification, corporation tax registration and the corporate housekeeping you complete after incorporation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A limited company<\/a> is legally separate from the people who own it. This means the company can own property, sign contracts, owe money and take legal responsibility in its own name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Every limited company must have at least one director. The director is responsible for running the business and making decisions for the company. Shareholders usually only risk the money they have invested in the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, this protection is not always viable. Directors or shareholders<\/a> may still be personally responsible in some situations, such as if they personally guarantee a company’s debt, trade when the company cannot pay its debts, or fail to meet their legal duties as directors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A private limited company<\/a> is the most common structure for small and medium-sized UK businesses. Shares in a private company cannot be offered to the general public. Most businesses registering for the first time choose this structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A public limited company can offer shares to the public and list on a stock exchange. PLCs must maintain a minimum share capital of \u00a350,000 and meet stricter regulatory requirements than private companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Continue reading this article below the form\n <\/i>\n<\/a>\nTypes of Limited Companies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Private Limited Company (Ltd)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Public Limited Company (PLC)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n