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1. [Form a Company](https://help.1stformations.co.uk/form-a-company?hsLang=en-gb)
2. [Choosing the Right Package](https://help.1stformations.co.uk/form-a-company/choosing-the-right-package?hsLang=en-gb)

# How to choose the right package

## Our company formation packages - explained

### 1. Choose the Company Type (the legal framework of your business)

- **Limited by Shares**: The most common structure for standard profit-making businesses.
- **Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)**: Often chosen by professionals such as solicitors and doctors.
- **Limited by Guarantee**: Generally used by non-profit organisations.

### 2. Find the Perfect Package

| **Category** | **Package Name** | **Description** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Limited Company (UK Residents)** | [Digital Package](https://www.1stformations.co.uk/package/digital/) | Simple incorporation |
|  | [Privacy Package](https://www.1stformations.co.uk/package/privacy/) | Includes enhanced privacy protection for directors and PSCs |
|  | [All Inclusive Package](https://www.1stformations.co.uk/package/all-inclusive/) | Includes privacy protection and compliance support |
|  | [All Inclusive with Accounting](https://www.1stformations.co.uk/package/all-inclusive-accounting/)  [P](https://www.1stformations.co.uk/package/all-inclusive-accounting/)[ackage](https://www.1stformations.co.uk/package/all-inclusive-accounting/) | All-in-one comprehensive service   covering all essentials (most popular) |
| **Limited Company (Specialist Packages)** | [Non-Residents Package](https://www.1stformations.co.uk/package/non-residents/) | Designed specifically for individuals living outside the UK |
| **Limited by Guarantee** | [Limited by Guarantee Package](https://www.1stformations.co.uk/package/limited-by-guarantee/) | Tailored for non-profits |
| **Limited Liability Partnership** | [LLP Package](https://www.1stformations.co.uk/package/llp/) | Structured for professional partnerships |

**Important information about our packages:**

- All packages include Ordinary Shares only. We do not offer company formations with multiple or different share classes.
- All packages include our Generic Limited by Shares Articles of Association, which cannot be amended.
- For more detailed information about company types, see our article [here](https://help.1stformations.co.uk/form-a-company/company-types-structures/article?hsLang=en-gb).

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- [Choosing the Right Package](https://help.1stformations.co.uk/form-a-company/choosing-the-right-package?hsLang=en-gb)
- [Company Roles Explained](https://help.1stformations.co.uk/form-a-company/company-roles-explained?hsLang=en-gb)
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- [Completing Your Application](https://help.1stformations.co.uk/form-a-company/completing-your-application?hsLang=en-gb)
- [Company Types & Structures](https://help.1stformations.co.uk/form-a-company/company-types-structures?hsLang=en-gb#main-content)

    - [Getting Started](https://help.1stformations.co.uk/form-a-company/company-types-structures?hsLang=en-gb#getting-started)
    - [Common Business Structures](https://help.1stformations.co.uk/form-a-company/company-types-structures?hsLang=en-gb#common-business-structures)
    - [Specialist & Strategic Structures](https://help.1stformations.co.uk/form-a-company/company-types-structures?hsLang=en-gb#specialist-strategic-structures)
    - [Social & Non-Profit Structures](https://help.1stformations.co.uk/form-a-company/company-types-structures?hsLang=en-gb#social-non-profit-structures)

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