๐ฌ๐ง Business Structures in United Kingdom
Compare the available legal structures for company formation in United Kingdom. Each structure has different requirements, costs, and tax treatment.
Private Limited Company (Ltd)
Min. 1 shareholder
ยฃ1 (no statutory minimum)
1โ2 business days (same-day available for extra fee)
Small and medium businessesFreelancers and consultants seeking limited liabilityForeign entrepreneurs entering the UK market
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Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
Min. 2 shareholders
No minimum capital requirement
1โ2 business days
Professional services firms (law, accounting, consulting)Joint ventures between two or more partiesPartnerships seeking limited liability without a corporate structure
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Public Limited Company (PLC)
Min. 1 shareholder
ยฃ50,000 (at least 25% paid up on allotment)
3โ10 business days
Companies planning to list on a stock exchangeBusinesses raising substantial capital from public investorsLarge enterprises seeking maximum credibility and prestige
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