The ‘service address’ provides a way for individuals to keep their residential address private and separate from their Companies House record.
Limited Company Guides
Explore our essential guides to setting up and running a limited company.
A limited company is one of the most popular ways to run a business in the UK. It offers a clear separation between the company and its owners, which can provide both tax advantages and legal protection.
Many professional contractors also use limited companies, but the structure is equally common among small business owners of all kinds.
While directors take on extra legal responsibilities compared with sole traders or umbrella company workers, most of the routine administration can be handled by a specialist accountant.
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- If you only have 5 minutes, read 10 steps you need to take to set up a limited company + FAQs
- How much does it cost to set up a limited company?
- Limited vs umbrella – advantages and disadvantages of each business structure
- More detailed guides on LimitedCompanyHelp.com.
Shareholders’ agreements for limited company directors
Running a limited company with co-owners? Here’s why it’s worth having a shareholders’ agreement early – to avoid disputes and protect everyone’s interests.
How to choose a name for your limited company
How to choose a professional, unique name for your company. We look at the rules and regulations which govern company naming, and why contractors may benefit from securing a matching web address.
Does a limited company need a separate bank account?
If you incorporate a new limited company for contracting, do you have to set up a separate bank account?
Running a limited company – what is a confirmation statement? [2026 guide]
How to file a confirmation statement and what information you have to provide, including details about any “People with Significant Control” (PSCs).
Closing a company with an MVL – still a tax-efficient option in 2026?
If you’ve decided to close your limited company, a members’ voluntary liquidation is often a tax-efficient way to do it. Here we explain what an MVL is.
What is a limited company secretary, and do I need one?
A company secretary helps with the administrative side of running a limited company, supporting directors with their legal duties and day-to-day paperwork.
Articles and Memorandum of Association for limited companies
If you want to form a new company, alongside the Companies House application itself (IN01), you must also file Articles and a Memorandum of Association.
Who can be a company director? Eligibility, age limits, disqualifications
Find out who can be a company director in the UK, the legal requirements, restrictions, and responsibilities under the Companies Act 2006.
Limited company registered address – what are my options?
When you form a company, you must provide Companies House with several addresses, the most important one being your registered office address.