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How to Register a Private Company Limited by Guarantee

. A company limited by guarantee is an alternative type of incorporation used primarily for non-profit organisations that require corporate status. A guarantee company does not have a share capital, but has members who are guarantors instead of shareholders. The guarantors give an undertaking to contribute a nominal amount towards the winding up of the company in the event of a shortfall upon cessation of business. It cannot distribute its profits to its members, and is therefore eligible to apply for charitable status if necessary.

We offer guarantee company registration and electronic filing of documents. We also offer nominee secretary and registered office address facilities in addition to guarantee company formations. We always hold in stock at least 100 ready-made companies available for immediate dispatch. Allow us to help you establish your non-profit corporation and get it running, to select the best business for incorporation, or to register your firm with the Companies House. Same day non-for profit company incorporation for £42.00. Non-for-profit company formations usually completed in 4-6 hours using Companies House online business registration services. We supply expert advice in navigating English legal and business systems helping you incorporate in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and/or the Republic of Ireland. If you have an idea for a business, we can also assist you in start-up your new business directly in the UK from the ground up. In the United Kingdom, you must register your business, which we can do for you. Let us know how we can help.

Choose one of the following packages that will best serve you:
 This is our most popular package with UK residents, and includes:
 Submission of applications that details company's executive officers
 Guarantee company formation is usually achieved within 6-8 workday hours (Companies House permitting)
 Payment of UK legal and initiation fees
 The appointment of your own candidates as directors and secretary (a minimum of two people are required)
 
 The following documents will be e-mailed to you (Note: these documents are to be printed and signed):
 Electronic Certificate of Incorporation (PDF)
 Electronic Special Memorandum & Articles of Association (MS Word)
 Minutes of the First Meeting of Directors (MS Word)
 Membership Certificates and company Register
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ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES OF A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE. INCORPORATE NON-PROFIT COMPANY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

A company limited by guarantee is normally registered for non-profit making functions. The company has no share capital. A company limited by guarantee has members, rather than shareholders, the members of the company guarantee/undertake to contribute a predetermined sum to the liabilities of the company which becomes due in the event of the company being wound up. It cannot distribute its profits to its members, and is therefore eligible to apply for charitable status if necessary. Guarantee companies are useful for non-profit organisations that require corporate status. This means that its profits are not distributed to its members but are retained to be used for the purposes of the guarantee company.

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Our fee for registering a company limited by guarantee is ONLY £42.00. This type of company is normally incorporated for non-profit making functions. The company has no share capital. Common uses of guarantee companies include clubs, membership organisations, sports associations and charities.
When first setting-up a business there are many issues to consider. You need to decide whether or not to incorporate your business, and to choose a structure for your business. There are several types of legal business entities which you can choose to operate as. For more information on these choices, follow the links below. We advise that professional legal and financial advice is obtained before a final choice of business entity is made.

Sole Trader (Self-Employed)
Limited Company
Public Company
Company Limited by Guarantee
Limited Liability Partnership
Branch or Place of Business

Coddan is a leading service provider in the field of English, Scottish and Irish company formation and company registration. We can help you in starting a business in England, Wales Scotland & Northern Ireland. Over 95% of our companies are incorporated within 4-8 hours. The electronic submission of information enables a fast company start-up satisfying all of the required legal formalities: a director, a secretary, a registered office and shareholders. Our electronic filing software has been approved by Companies House.
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