{"id":596,"date":"2019-02-25T15:47:41","date_gmt":"2019-02-25T15:47:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lowcostletterbox.com\/blog\/?p=596"},"modified":"2026-01-14T12:22:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T12:22:02","slug":"register-private-limited-company-uk-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lowcostletterbox.com\/blog\/register-private-limited-company-uk-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Register A Private Limited Company in the UK (2019)"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you intend to start a private limited company in the UK<\/a>, you have to register your business with Companies House<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Before you decide to set up a business in the UK, you need to decide whether you will register as a private limited company (LTD), a public limited company (PLC) or a limited liability partnership (LLP).<\/p>\n

The type of company you register is an important decision to make in terms of tax obligations and how the company is administered should you go into liquidation.<\/p>\n

You will also need to think of a company name that is not already taken. Check on the Companies House website<\/a> for availability together with the restrictions imposed by UK law<\/a> about the naming of a business.<\/p>\n

The name of your company should not contain any sensitive words or sound too much like an existing company. If you plan to build a website, the name of your company may also be influenced by available domain names.<\/p>\n

Registered Office<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Private limited companies in the UK are expected to be held accountable. Subsequently, the address you register with Companies House must have a physical presence.<\/p>\n

Also, when you register as a private limited company in the UK, your business address, and the director\u2019s service address will be in the public domain and available to anybody. Subsequently, it\u2019s best practice to avoid registering your home address. The security issue alone could be a concern, but it also leaves you open to an increased number of cold calling and potential cyber attacks.<\/p>\n

Check out this business forum<\/a> to see real-life issues involving business owners that have registered their home address with Companies House. It\u2019s not a comfortable read.<\/p>\n

Directors Service Address<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The directors of private limited companies are also obligated to register a service address. The service address must also be a physical location where directors can receive personal mail together with authorised notices from HMRC.<\/p>\n

A service address does not have to be located in the UK. It can be anywhere across the globe. However, most people will use the registered address of the company to boost the credibility of directors.<\/p>\n

The service address you choose is also published in the public domain and readily available on the Companies House website. Therefore, it is better to avoid using a home address.<\/p>\n

Register A Limited Company Through A Registrar<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Although you can register with Companies House online, the most cost effective and easiest way to register a private limited company in the UK is to use a third party registrar.<\/p>\n

Using a company formation service agent<\/a> gives you several distinct advantages;<\/p>\n