Limited by Guarantee Formation — from £49, fixed.
The right structure for charities, clubs and community groups — set up properly, without shares. Delivered online to every UK town, with the fee agreed in writing before we start.
Everything the fixed fee covers
- Company limited by guarantee registered at Companies House — guarantors instead of shareholders
- Articles and objects set up to match what the organisation actually does
- Guarantor and director details filed correctly, including identity verification
- Plain-English summary of what a CLG can and can't do with its surplus
- Guidance on the separate step of charity registration, if that's where you're heading
Compare our fixed limited by guarantee formation fees
| Your situation | Fixed fee |
|---|---|
| Limited by guarantee formation | £49 |
| Formation with bespoke objects clause drafted | £99 |
| Formation + HMRC registrations | £119 |
| Formation + first-year filings bundle (confirmation statement + accounts) | £199 |
Limited by Guarantee Formation FAQs
What is a company limited by guarantee?
A company with guarantors instead of shareholders. Nobody owns shares and nobody takes dividends — members simply guarantee a nominal sum (usually £1) if the company is wound up. It's the standard structure for charities, clubs and community organisations because it gives limited liability without private ownership.
Can a limited by guarantee company make a profit?
Yes — it can trade and make a surplus. The difference is what happens to that surplus: it's reinvested in the organisation's purpose rather than paid out to owners. If you want to distribute profits, a company limited by shares is the right structure instead.
Is forming a CLG the same as registering a charity?
No — they're two separate steps. The guarantee company is the legal vehicle; charity registration with the Charity Commission (if your income and purposes qualify) comes afterwards. We form the company with charity-compatible articles so that second step isn't blocked by the paperwork from the first.
Is this service really available anywhere in the UK?
Yes — the whole engagement is online, so location is irrelevant. Records travel through our secure portal or WhatsApp, approvals happen on your phone, and filings go to HMRC and Companies House electronically. Same service, same fixed fee, everywhere.