The most popular type of company incorporated in the United Kingdom is a Private Company Limited by Shares. This type of company is more usually known as a Limited Company or Ltd.This type of company can be used for any commercial purpose.The company needs just one person appointed as director of the company. A company secretary and other directors are optional. You do not have to be a UK national or resident to be an officer of a UK company. Limited company can be incorporated in less than 48 hours.We provide Legal assistance and accounting support services.