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# Company Types & Structures

 Understand the differences between UK company structures.

## Getting Started

- [What company type is right for me?](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/understanding-company-types-structures)

## Common Business Structures

- [Limited by Shares Companies](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/limited-by-shares-companies)
- [Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/limited-liability-partnerships-llps)
- [Limited by Guarantee Companies](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/limited-by-guarantee-companies)

## Specialist & Strategic Structures

- [Holding Companies & Subsidiaries](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/holding-companies-subsidiaries)
- [Multiple Share Class Companies](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/multiple-share-class-companies)
- [Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs)](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/special-purpose-vehicles-spvs)

## Social & Non-Profit Structures

- [Community Interest Companies (CICs)](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/community-interest-companies-cics)
- [Charities](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/charities)

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    - [Getting Started](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/company-types-structures#getting-started)
    - [Common Business Structures](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/company-types-structures#common-business-structures)
    - [Specialist & Strategic Structures](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/company-types-structures#specialist-strategic-structures)
    - [Social & Non-Profit Structures](https://help.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk/start-a-company/company-types-structures#social-non-profit-structures)

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