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Company formations
Form a Limited company, LLP, guarantee company, CIC, property management company or unlimited company.
Explore company formationsForm 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.
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.
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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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Company formations
With over 30 years’ experience and more than 22,000 companies formed, we can help you set up in Northern Ireland and Great Britain quickly and simply. With expert advice we’ll recommend the best structure for your new business, so you can focus on what matters.
We can also provide a Belfast registered office address — giving even the smallest company a professional image and easing admin if you don’t have a local business address.
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