Limited company formation · Northern Ireland

Limited Company Formation

The straightforward choice for most trading businesses: a company owned by shareholders, run by directors and registered with limited liability.

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

Is a Limited company right for you?

For most commercial businesses

A private limited company separates the business from its owners and provides a familiar structure for trading, taking on customers, employing staff and growing.

  • At least one director
  • At least one shareholder
  • Suitable for one-person and multi-owner businesses
  • Clear ownership through shares

What’s included

  • Companies House formation filing
  • Companies House fee included
  • Certificate and formation documents
  • Support with the information required
  • Belfast-based help after incorporation

How it works

A simple formation process

1

Check the name

Search the live Companies House register on this page.

2

Complete the order

Tell us about the directors, shareholders, ownership and company activities.

3

We review and check your details

We check the company information, ownership and filing details and contact you if anything needs clarified before filing.

4

We file the company

Once everything is confirmed, we submit the incorporation to Companies House.

5

We provide your documents

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

Start here

Check your company name

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

What we’ll need

Information to have ready

  • Proposed company name and registered email
  • Director details and personal codes
  • Shareholder details and share allocation
  • Registered office address
  • Company activities and SIC code information

Need a Belfast registered office?

If you don’t have a suitable Northern Ireland registered office, we can provide one as a separate service.

View registered office service →

Limited company FAQs

Can one person be both director and shareholder?

Yes. A private limited company can be formed with one person acting as both director and shareholder.

Do I need a Northern Ireland registered office?

Yes, if the company is registered in Northern Ireland. We can provide this service if required.

Is the Companies House filing fee included?

Yes. The £249 + VAT formation price includes the Companies House filing fee.

Ready to form your Limited company?

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

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