LLP formation · Northern Ireland

Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Formation

A partnership-style structure with limited liability, suited to firms and ventures owned and managed by members.

  • Established 1994
  • 22,000+ companies formed
  • Belfast-based support

Is an LLP right for you?

For Professional Firms and Member-Led Joint Ventures

An LLP has members instead of shareholders and directors. It offers limited liability while retaining a partnership structure.

  • At least two members
  • At least two designated members
  • No share capital
  • Useful for professional firms and joint ventures

What’s included

  • LLP formation application
  • Companies House filing
  • Formation documents
  • Support with member information
  • Belfast-based guidance

How it works

A straightforward LLP formation

1

Check the LLP name

Search the live Companies House register below.

2

Provide member details

Tell us who the members and designated members will be.

3

We Review Your Details

We check the member, designated member and filing information and contact you if anything needs clarified before submission.

4

We file the LLP

Once everything is confirmed, we submit the LLP incorporation.

5

Receive Your Incorporation Documents

After incorporation, we send you the LLP documents and confirmation of registration.

Start here

Check your LLP name

Check the name, then continue straight into your LLP order. We’ll carry the details through for you.

What we’ll need

Information to have ready

  • Proposed LLP name
  • Member and designated-member details
  • Registered office address
  • Business activity information
  • Required Companies House identity details

LLP or Limited company?

If you want ownership through shares and directors rather than members, a Limited company may be the better fit.

Compare with Limited company →

LLP FAQs

Does an LLP have directors?

No. An LLP has members, including designated members responsible for certain statutory duties.

Does an LLP issue shares?

No. LLP ownership is through membership rather than share capital.

How many members are required?

An LLP needs at least two members, including at least two designated members.

Ready to form your LLP?

Check your proposed name, then continue straight into the online order.

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