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Company formations
Form a Limited company, LLP, guarantee company, CIC, property management company or unlimited company.
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Form your company with a Belfast-based team established in 1994. We guide you through the formation process, handle the Companies House filing and provide registered office options and ongoing support.
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Northern Ireland formation specialists
Established in 1994, The Company Shop is one of the most experienced company formation agents in Northern Ireland — offering company formations, a Belfast registered office, trademarks and associated business services.
We’ve formed over 22,000 Northern Ireland companies for individuals and for the legal and accountancy professions. If you want a fast, efficient and personal service, we’re the acknowledged local leader.
How we can help
Start a company, establish a Belfast address or get help with Companies House requirements and ongoing administration.
Start a company
Form a Limited company, LLP, guarantee company, CIC, property management company or unlimited company.
Explore company formationsBelfast address
Use our Belfast address for your Northern Ireland company, with Companies House and HMRC mail forwarded.
View registered office serviceIdentity checks
Complete director and PSC identity verification with guidance from our registered ACSP team.
View identity verificationOngoing support
Get help with confirmation statements, officer changes, share changes and other Companies House filings.
View company administrationBring it back
Restore a dissolved company to recover assets, access accounts, deal with property or continue trading.
View company restorationProtect your name
Get practical help with UK trade mark applications and protecting your business name or brand.
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We help people starting or running companies, as well as advisers who need company and Companies House support for their clients.
Form or manage a company
Help with a first company, moving from sole trader to limited company or dealing with an existing business.
Help for individualsStart something new
Company formation, name checks, registered office, SIC code information and identity verification.
Help for start-upsSupport your clients
Company formations, share structures and Companies House support for you and your clients.
Help for accountantsCompany work for clients
Company formations, restoration and Companies House support for client matters.
Help for solicitorsProperty businesses
Property management companies, limited company formations, registered office and identity verification.
Help for estate agentsNot sure where to start?
Tell us what you need and our Belfast team will point you in the right direction.
Contact usCompare a private limited company, LLP, guarantee company, CIC, property management company and unlimited company before choosing how to incorporate.
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