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Non-profit registration

Register a non-profit organisation

For groups set up to operate for a social, community, or charitable purpose rather than private profit. Register your non-profit properly, with the correct structure and paperwork in place from the start.

Limited liability protection
Not-for-profit purpose
Recognised legal structure
only£188.99
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Why register a non-profit?

Registering a non-profit creates a formal legal structure for organisations that exist to benefit a cause rather than individuals.

It allows your organisation to operate transparently, open a bank account, apply for funding, and enter contracts in its own name, while ensuring profits are reinvested into the organisation’s purpose rather than paid to members.

This route is commonly used by community groups, social enterprises, clubs, and organisations that are not set up to distribute profits.

What this gives you

A recognised legal structure

Your organisation is formally registered and can operate in its own name.

Limited liability

Those involved are protected from personal liability, provided the organisation is run properly.

Credibility and legitimacy

A registered structure makes it easier to deal with banks, funders, and third parties.

Why people choose non-profit registration

  • They want a formal structure for a cause-led organisation
  • They need credibility to apply for funding or grants
  • They want limited liability protection
  • They need to operate transparently and responsibly
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Non-profits explained

“Non-profit” is a term commonly used to describe organisations that do not distribute profits to individuals. It is not a legal status in the UK.

Non-profit organisations are usually registered as limited companies and reinvest any surplus back into the organisation’s activities, rather than paying dividends.

Unlike charities, non-profits are not regulated by a charity commission and do not receive automatic tax reliefs or charitable benefits. Directors remain responsible for meeting standard company filing and compliance requirements.

Most non-profits are registered as limited companies, with rules in place to prevent profits being distributed.

Is this right for you?

Registering a non-profit is the right step when your organisation exists to serve a purpose rather than generate personal profit.

This is for you if:

  • You are setting up an organisation for a social, community, or charitable purpose
  • You want a formal legal structure to operate and apply for funding
  • You do not intend to distribute profits to individuals

This isn’t for you if:

  • You want to run a business for personal profit
  • You are setting up alone without a defined organisational purpose
  • You need a limited company for commercial reasons

How it works

It only takes a few minutes to register your non-profit.

  1. 1

    Choose your organisation name

  2. 2

    Provide the required details and structure

  3. 3

    We submit the registration and handle the paperwork

Once approved, your non-profit is legally registered and ready to operate.

Non-profit

Everything you need to register a non-profit organisation, delivered digitally.

£131.98

  • Company minutes
  • Digital incorporation certificate
  • Digital memorandum and articles of association
  • Credit manager access
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Non-profit Privacy Plus Bundle

Everything in the Non-profit package, plus added privacy and physical documentation.

£188.99

  • Printed incorporation certificate
  • Two printed copies of the memorandum and articles
  • Digital company register
  • Formation pack
  • Service address
  • Registered office with digital mail forwarding
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Non-profit considerations

No profits

All profits must be put back into the organisation as set out in your Aims & Objectives

Tax exempt

As all profits are directed back into the organisation, Non-Profits do not pay tax

More paperwork

Non-Profits must file annual accounts and a confirmation statement with Companies House

Public registration

Director and Guarantor details are listed at Companies House, although you can keep addresses private with additional services

Limited liability

Liabilities are limited to the initial guarantee made by each Guarantor

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Start your business the right way with Duport

As a small company ourselves, Duport understand better than anyone the questions, concerns and worries that come with running your own business. That's why we're here way beyond your initial formation, helping you with advice on everything from tax requirements to taking on your first employees.

When you choose Duport you get:

  • Quick and easy online registration
  • Specialist advice and support from our business experts
  • Additional services to help your business grow
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Need some help?

If you need a little advice on the best options for you, or have a question that's not in our FAQ, Duport's expert team are here to help. Give us a call during office hours or email us any time and we'll help you out.

Popular FAQs

Still have questions? Here are the answers to some of the most common questions people ask about Duport.

If you plan to put all earnings back into the organisation, and want to ensure that Directors are protected from any liability, this could be the right option for you.

Non-Profit companies are a popular choice for sports teams and clubs, residents’ associations and community organisations.

Directors of Non-Profits need to be at least 16 years of age, you cannot be an undischarged bankrupt, and you must not currently be disqualified as a Director.

To register your Non-Profit company you will need to provide the following details:

  • As the person setting up the business, you will need to provide your:
    • Phone number
    • Email address
  • All Directors and Guarantors will need to provide their:
    • Full name
    • Occupation
    • Current address
    • Date of birth
    • Nationality
    • Security question & answer
  • Your business name
  • The address of your business

If you want to keep your business address, or the addresses of any Directors or Guarantors off the public register, you can use our Service Address and Registered Office Address services.

IDs of all Directors and Guarantors will be checked electronically, but in some cases we may need to request further proof of ID or address.

Not-for-Profit companies need to have their own account for business finances.

If you register with Duport, you can get a free business account as part of the process.

Non-Profit companies have annual filing requirements with both Companies House and HMRC. These include:

  • Confirmation Statement
  • Statutory Accounts
  • Balance Sheet
  • Profit & Loss Account

If you don’t want to spend your time and energy keeping on top of all your financial and filing requirements, Duport have a range of Accountancy services that can manage it all for you.

If you are using a personal address as your Registered Office, or want to keep the addresses of Directors and Guarantors private, then you can use Duport’s Service Address and Registered Office Address service to keep these details off the public register.

Yes, you can register from outside the UK, but you will need a UK Registered Office. If you don’t have a suitable address for this, you can use Duport’s Registered Office service.

You can cancel your order at any point. Refunds will only be issued if you have not accessed any of your purchased services.

Your right to a refund is waived if:

  • Your registration has been submitted to Companies House
  • OR
  • You have requested or viewed any digital ebooks or reports included in your purchase

Your initial registration is a one-off service. However your package may include services that do need to be renewed annually. These can include:

  • Service Address and Registered Office Address services
  • Domain & hosting services
  • Accountancy services