Guarantee company formation · Northern Ireland
A company structure with members instead of shareholders, commonly used by clubs, associations, membership bodies and some non-profit organisations.
Is a guarantee company right for you?
Instead of shares, members agree to guarantee a nominal amount if the company is wound up. This structure is commonly used where distributing profits to shareholders is not the purpose.
How it works
Search the live Companies House register on this page.
Provide the members, directors, purpose and intended governance.
We check the structure, membership, governance and filing information and contact you if anything further is needed.
Once the details are confirmed, we prepare and submit the formation.
After incorporation, we send you the company documents and confirmation of registration.
Start here
Check the name, then continue straight into your company limited by guarantee order. We’ll carry the details through for you.
What we’ll need
If the organisation will actively trade for community benefit, a Community Interest Company may be the more suitable route.
Compare with a CIC →No. Company limited by guarantee is a legal structure. Charitable status is separate and depends on meeting the relevant charity requirements.
No. It normally has members who guarantee a nominal amount instead of shareholders owning shares.
Yes. A guarantee company can carry on activities and receive income; the right structure depends on its purpose and how funds are intended to be used.
Check your proposed name, then continue straight into the online order.
