Limited Company (Ltd)
A UK company structure where the business is a separate legal entity with limited liability for owners.
A private company limited by shares (Ltd) is the most common structure for UK startups. It is registered at Companies House, separates founders’ personal assets from business liabilities, and issues shares to owners. It is required for SEIS/EIS eligibility and for raising equity investment.
Examples
Two founders incorporate “Acme Technologies Ltd” at Companies House. — A startup converts from sole trader to Ltd before raising.
How it relates to The Startup Foundry
Being a UK Ltd is the foundation for the investment journey. The Foundry supports UK early-stage companies through incorporation-ready fundraising.