LLP formation · Northern Ireland

Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Formation

Form your LLP with Companies House filing and guidance from our Belfast team.

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

Is an LLP right for you?

For professional firms and 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 and guidance throughout your LLP setup
  • Belfast-based help after incorporation

How it works

A straightforward LLP formation

1

Check your name and apply

Check your LLP name, then provide the member and designated-member details.

2

We review and file

We review the details, complete the required checks and submit your LLP incorporation.

3

Receive your documents

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

Check your LLP name

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.

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LLP FAQs

Is an LLP a separate legal entity?

A limited liability partnership is incorporated at Companies House and exists as a legal entity in its own right. It has members rather than shareholders and directors, and members can take part in managing the business.

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 and must have at least two designated members at all times. If there are fewer than two designated members, the remaining members can be treated as designated members under the statutory rules.

Do we need an LLP agreement?

An LLP agreement is an important part of setting up the LLP because it records how the LLP will be run, including decision-making, members’ responsibilities and how members can join or leave.

Can a company be a member of an LLP?

Yes. An LLP member can be an individual or a corporate body.

What does a designated member do?

Designated members have additional statutory responsibilities, including ensuring annual accounts and confirmation statements are filed and that certain changes are reported to Companies House.

Ready to form your LLP?

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

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