A company cannot be formed as, or become, a company limited by guarantee with a share capital.
Provision to this effect has been in force—
in Great Britain since 22nd December 1980, and
in Northern Ireland since 1st July 1983.
Section 5: Companies limited by guarantee and having share capital
Companies Act 2006 · 2006 c. 46View on legislation.gov.uk
Part 1: General introductory provisions
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