🇬🇧 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
£1 (no statutory minimum)
1–2 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
1–2 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
£50,000 (at least 25% paid up on allotment)
3–10 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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