At Fortune Formations, we help entrepreneurs, startups, and growing companies set up offshore entities without the usual headaches. We're not just filling out paperwork — we're building a foundation you can actually rely on, one that's compliant, transparent, and set up to last. That's the whole point of what we do.
Choose the exact legal formation structure engineered to protect your personal assets and align with your business objectives.
If you're setting up a business in the UK, chances are you'll end up forming a company limited by shares — it's by far the most common structure out there, and for good reason. It's built for people who want to run a business, make a profit, and share that profit among the owners, all while keeping personal risk low. Here's the key part: shareholders are only on the hook for company debts up to the amount they've invested in shares. So if things go wrong, your house, your savings, your personal stuff — none of that is on the line.
We've put together a few different formation packages depending on what you actually need. If you just want to get registered quickly and legally, our Digital Package covers the basics — nothing fancy, just what's required. If you want a bit more support, the All-Inclusive Package takes care of the extras too — a proper registered office address, mail forwarding, VAT and PAYE registration, and even your company's first Confirmation Statement (what used to be called the Annual Return). And if you're based outside the UK, our Non-UK Residents Package is built for you — you get a fully set-up UK limited company plus a UK address and mail forwarding, so you can run everything remotely without any hassle.
This is usually the structure non-profits in the UK go for. It works a lot like a company limited by shares in terms of protecting people's personal finances — the difference is, instead of shareholders, you've got guarantors. Rather than owning shares, they guarantee a set amount of money when the company is formed, and that's the most they're ever liable for.
The big difference is what happens to the profits. Instead of paying them out to owners, the money made gets put straight back into the organization to help it do whatever it was set up to do. Owners can technically take a cut of the profits if they want, but there's a catch — doing that means the company loses its shot at getting charitable status.
We've got a dedicated formation package that covers everything you need to set up a guarantee company for non-profit purposes. Head over to our company formation packages page for pricing.
If you're in an industry that's traditionally run as a partnership — think law firms, accountancy practices, that kind of thing — an LLP is usually the way to go. The big draw here is protection: if the business hits a rough patch, your personal finances stay out of it. There's also a nice bit of independence built in, since each partner handles their own income tax through Self-Assessment, rather than the whole business getting taxed together through corporation tax.
Over the years, we've built strong expertise in some of the most trusted offshore locations out there:
Great for flexible corporate structures and strong confidentiality
Brings instant credibility and access to solid banking infrastructure
Your gateway into Asian markets, with a tax setup that works in your favor
A go-to for investment funds, holding companies, and international finance
Simple, affordable, and quick to set up
No two businesses are the same, so no two jurisdictions will fit the same way. We sit down with you, understand what you're actually trying to build, and point you toward the option that makes the most sense — not just the most popular one.
We handle the full formation process from start to finish
Building a structure that actually fits how you plan to operate and grow
Helping you find and open the right banking relationships
So you can accept payments globally without friction
Keeping your company in good standing long after it's formed
We've built our reputation on doing things properly — no shortcuts, no vague promises. Every document we prepare reflects current legal requirements, and we walk with you through every stage of the process instead of leaving you to figure it out alone.
