Clear, fixed-fee package for guarantee companies
Form My Company’s Limited by Guarantee package gives you everything you need to register a fully compliant company limited by guarantee with UK Companies House. It is designed to keep the process simple, affordable, and stress‑free, whether you are forming a new organisation or restructuring an existing one.
Online application tailored to companies limited by guarantee.
Electronic filing with UK Companies House on your behalf.
Incorporation documents prepared and checked by experienced specialists.
Digital copies of the Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum and Articles of Association, and share-free guarantee structure.
Email support from UK company formation experts throughout the process.
Who this package is for
This package is ideal if you are setting up an organisation where profits are reinvested to support your purpose rather than paid to shareholders.
Typical users include:
Charities and charitable-style organisations (before or alongside charity registration).
Sports clubs, community projects, and residents’ associations.
Trade bodies, professional associations, and membership organisations.
Social enterprises that prefer a guarantee structure over shares.
If you are unsure whether a company limited by guarantee is right for you, our team can help you understand how this structure works and how it supports your objectives.
Fast, simple online registration
You can complete your company formation in one streamlined online journey, without paperwork or legal complexity.
Guided order form that clearly explains each step and requirement.
Key details collected online, including company name, registered office, guarantors, and people with significant control.
Your application is submitted electronically to Companies House once checked.
Incorporation is usually completed within one business day, subject to Companies House processing times.
From start to finish, you remain in control, while our specialists handle the formalities and filings.
Fully compliant Companies House filing
Compliance is built into the package so your new company meets UK legal requirements from day one.
Companies House registration as a company limited by guarantee, with no share capital.
Legally compliant Memorandum and Articles of Association suitable for guarantee companies.
Correctly recorded guarantors, guarantee amounts, and people with significant control (PSCs).
Digital incorporation documents that can be used with banks, funders, and other stakeholders.
We focus on getting the details right so you can concentrate on launching and running your organisation.
Expert support when you need it
Behind the online process is a team experienced in UK company formations and non‑profit structures.
Pre‑ and post‑formation support by email.
Guidance on the information required for Companies House.
Help understanding your new company’s ongoing filing and compliance responsibilities.
You do not need prior experience in company law; clear explanations and professional assistance are built into the service.
Benefits of forming a company limited by guarantee
Choosing a company limited by guarantee structure offers important protections and practical advantages for your organisation.
Limited liability: Members’ personal liability is limited to a fixed guarantee amount if the company is wound up.
No share capital: Suitable where there are no shareholders and no distribution of profits.
Professional image: A registered UK company structure can support funding, partnerships, and credibility.
Clear governance: Formal company documents set out how your organisation is run and how decisions are made.
Why choose Form My Company for your guarantee company
With this package, you get a focused service that combines speed, clarity, and compliance at a competitive, fixed fee.
Service designed specifically for UK companies limited by guarantee.
Fast online filing with Companies House and digital delivery of documents.
Transparent pricing with no hidden extras for the core formation.
Professional team dedicated to making company formation straightforward and stress‑free.
Company Limited by Guarantee Package FAQs
A company limited by guarantee is often used for non‑profit activities, but it is not automatically a charitable company, and this structure on its own is not always suitable where you specifically require registered charitable status. If you are looking to form a charity, you may need a different legal vehicle and should follow the specialist guidance and registration routes applicable to charitable companies.
You do not need to be a UK resident to register a UK company; non‑UK residents can form and own companies as long as they appoint at least one director and provide a registered office address in the UK. Working with an authorised formations agent helps non‑UK residents meet all legal requirements and manage the company effectively from overseas.
Once you complete the online application and required identity checks, most companies are formed within a few working hours, subject to Companies House processing times on the day. As soon as Companies House approves the application and your incorporation documents are issued electronically, your company can begin carrying out its activities and trading in line with its non‑profit objectives.
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Providing a company limited by guarantee using our model Articles
£14.99
+ £50 Companies House Fee