Guidance

Limited liability partnership incorporation and names

Sets out the main requirements for incorporating a limited liability partnership (LLP) in the UK.

Published 1 June 2013
Last updated 1 November 2017 — see all updates

• From: Companies House

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Limited liability partnerships: incorporation and names

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Annex A: Sensitive words and expressions specified in regulations that require the prior approval of the Secretary of State to use in an LLP or business name.

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Annex B: Words and expressions which, when used in an LLP or business name, could imply a connection with a government department, a devolved administration or a local or specified public authority

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Annex C: Other regulated words and expressions

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Details

This guide includes information and advice about:

• how to incorporate an LLP
• choosing your LLP name including controls and restrictions
• changing your LLP name and other information

Published 1 June 2013
Last updated 1 November 2017 + show all updates

1. 1 November 2017 Guidance republished as HTML.
2. 27 July 2016 Version 6 replaced by Version 6.1: Inserted link in chapter 1 paragraph 7 point 6 to PSC guidance page. Inserted link in chapter 1 paragraph 8 to the LLP registers guidance
3. 30 June 2016 New version relating to changes brought in by the The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act.
4. 16 March 2016 Version 5.4 uploaded
5. 27 March 2015 Latest guidance booklet uploaded (v5.3)
6. 5 February 2015 Welsh translation booklet added
7. 2 February 2015 Version 5.1 replaced with Version 5.2
8. 4 December 2014 Welsh translation added.
9. 1 June 2013 First published.