International customers - Limited by guarantee company formation package

Who is this package suitable for?

This package is suitable for international customers (non-UK residents) who want to form a limited by guarantee company in the UK. This package includes a registered office address and virtual business address, allowing you to register and run your limited by guarantee company from wherever you are.

What is a limited by guarantee company?

When you register a company , you may come across a number of different terms, but we’re here to help! A company limited by guarantee (LBG) is an alternative type of company structure used primarily by non-profit organisations. A company that is limited by guarantee does not usually have shares or shareholders but instead has members who act as guarantors.

Why should I choose the limited by guarantee package?

This package is ideal for anyone setting up a non-profit company, such as membership organisations, clubs, and workers’ co-operative or sports associations.

What are the benefits of forming a limited by guarantee company?

A limited by guarantee company provides limited financial liability to the company owners (guarantors). This means their personal finances are legally protected if the company encounters financial difficulties or gets sued, making it a popular and secure option for non-profit organisations.

How is a guarantor different from a shareholder?

The main difference between a guarantor and shareholder is that a shareholder would take profits from the company. A guarantor, under normal circumstances, will not take profits, and instead, any profit is re-invested into the company.

What type of memorandum and articles will be used for setting up my limited by guarantee company?

You can use one of the three different types of articles of association available for registering your company. The three different article types are generic limited by guarantee memorandum and articles, charity memorandum and articles , or flat management articles .

What’s included in this package?

• Limited by guarantee company setup
• Companies House filing fee
• Email copy of certificate of incorporation
• Email copy of memorandum and articles of association
• Email copy of guarantor certificates
• Email copy of company register with first entries
• Registered office address service
• Director’s address service
• Business address service (with mail forwarding)
• Online company manager
• Maintenance of statutory books
• Printed certificate of incorporation
• Printed guarantor certificates
• Bound memorandum and articles of association
• A free consultation with a chartered accountant
• Free lifetime customer support
• Pre-submission review
• Dedicated personal manager support
• International courier delivery