Do you need a sign if you have a limited company?

The UK has many regulations when it comes to business signs. These are legal requirements that everyone must abide by.

Failing to do so can lead to your company facing financial or other penalties as a result. Where factors become more complicated is that regulations can differ based on the type of company you have. In this article, we will look at what the legal situation is regarding signage for limited companies.

What is a limited company?

The brief and simple answer to that question is that a limited company is one that holds ‘limited liability’ status. That means it is a separate entity from its owners, investors and shareholders.

They are not responsible for losses made by the business and their personal financial assets are not at stake. This is a basic description, but you can get more detailed information about limited companies through resources online, such as the government’s website.

Will a business need to sign a legal requirement?

That depends on where your limited company is based. However, in most circumstances, you will be legally obligated to have a sign at your main business headquarters. This is the address that your company is registered at for tax purposes.

This sign must display the full name of your company, and it has to be possible for people to see and read it at all times. That means it cannot be obscured by objects or designed in a way that hampers its readability.

The design and placement of the sign is therefore a serious issue for the owners of limited companies, as getting it wrong can lead to legal problems. That is why many of them choose to have their company sign created and installed by professionals.

The only situation whereby a sign will not be required for your limited company is if you run it from your home. If you have a retail business with an office space that is separate from the main shop, both premises will need a sign.

What about promotional materials?

Any advertising materials for your limited company must feature its full name as part of the text. Promotional signage is subject to its own separate legal regulations.

At Ainsley Signs, we provide quality signage installation in Manchester that is fully compliant with regulations. Call now for details.