As a company grows and evolves, there may be times when the personal details of key personnel, such as directors, secretaries, shareholders, or persons with significant control (PSCs), need to be updated. One common change is a name change, which may be due to marriage, divorce, or personal preference.
We make this process easy and fully online. Whether you need to update a director’s name, change a shareholder’s details, or amend a PSC’s information, our platform offers a straightforward solution, helping you remain fully compliant with UK regulations without the hassle of navigating multiple portals.
In this blog, we’ll guide you through how to update these changes and how we can assist you in every step, completely online.
How Can You Change a Company Director’s Name?
If a director’s name changes, it’s important to notify Companies House within 14 days, and it’s equally important to update your company’s internal records to reflect this. But instead of navigating the process yourself, let us simplify it for you.
Here’s how we can help you update a director’s name:
1. Use Our Online Service to Submit Changes: We handle the entire name change process for directors through our easy-to-use online system.You can simply log in to your online company manager account on our website, provide the updated details, go to My Company section and then edit the Director name and correct it, and we’ll submit everything directly to Companies House on your behalf by filling CH01 electronically. No need to visit any other portals or deal with paperwork.
2. Update Your Internal Registers Automatically: Alongside updating the details with Companies House, we also ensure your company’s internal registers, including the register of directors and the register of directors’ usual residential addresses, are automatically updated as part of our service. This guarantees your business records stay accurate and compliant.
3. Confirmation Statement: With our service, you don’t have to worry about whether the updated director’s name will be reflected in your next Confirmation Statement. We’ll take care of it for you as part of our ongoing compliance services, so everything is aligned without any additional effort on your part.
By using our services, you can ensure that this process is handled swiftly, securely, and with zero administrative burden.
How Can You Change a Company Secretary’s Name Online?
For companies that have appointed a secretary, it’s equally important to keep their name details up to date. We make this process entirely online and stress-free.
1. Submit Changes Using Our Service: Through our platform, you can update a secretary’s name by simply entering the new details, and we’ll handle the filing of Form CH03 on your behalf. All of this is done electronically, meaning you don’t need to visit multiple portals or deal with paper submissions. This is better, faster, and reliable.
2. Internal Register of Secretaries: We ensure that your internal register of secretaries is updated in line with the name change, making sure all legal records are kept accurate.
3. Next Confirmation Statement: The updated details will automatically be included in your next Confirmation Statement through us. Our system ensures all changes are reflected across your company’s filings, so you don’t need to worry about any missing information later on.
With us you benefit from a complete online solution that keeps your company compliant with no extra effort required.
How Can You Change a Shareholder’s Name Through Our Online Platform?
Although shareholder name changes don’t have to be reported directly to Companies House unless the individual holds 25% or more of the company’s shares or voting rights, keeping your records up to date is still critical.
Here’s how we make it simple:
1. Update the Share Register Online: Through our platform, you can update your company’s internal share register with the new shareholder name. Once you submit the changes through your online company manager account, we ensure that your records stay compliant and accurate.
2. Issue New Share Certificates: If applicable, we can help you issue new share certificates to reflect the shareholder’s updated name. This can be done seamlessly through our system, ensuring your shareholders have the correct documentation without delay.
3. Next Confirmation Statement: If the shareholder holds 25% or more of the company’s shares or voting rights, the updated name will be included in your next Confirmation Statement, which we file for you. Our platform ensures that your company’s records are always up to date and compliant with UK law.
Every aspect of the name change for shareholders can be handled online in a quick and easy manner.
How Can You Change a PSC’s Name?
For a person with significant control (PSC) — someone who holds 25% or more of the company’s shares or voting rights or has significant influence over the company — name changes must be reported promptly to Companies House.
Here’s how we can handle this for you:
1. Online Filing of PSC04 Form: Instead of manually completing and submitting Form PSC04, you can use our fully online service. Simply provide the updated PSC name, and we will file the changes electronically with Companies House on your behalf, ensuring quick processing.
2. Update the Internal PSC Register: We automatically update your company’s internal PSC register, ensuring that all records are accurate and compliant within 14 days of the name change.
3. Reflect the Change in the Confirmation Statement: The updated PSC name will be included in your company’s next Confirmation Statement, which we manage as part of our services. You can rest assured that your company records will be properly maintained without any extra work on your part.
By using our services, this process becomes fast, simple, and completely online, ensuring full compliance without any hassle.
Why Is It Important to Keep These Records Updated?
Keeping the details of your directors, secretaries, shareholders, and PSCs up to date isn’t just a formality — it’s a legal requirement. By maintaining accurate records, you ensure that your company:
- Avoids compliance issues with Companies House
- Stays free from fines and penalties
- Operates smoothly in any business transactions
- Maintains transparency with shareholders and stakeholders
And we specialize in making these updates simple and fully online, so you can focus on what matters most — growing your business.
How Can FormationsHunt Help You With These Changes?
We provide a fully online, seamless solution for updating company details, including name changes for directors, secretaries, shareholders, and PSCs. Here’s what we offer:
1. Online Filing: We handle all filings in online mode directly with Companies House, ensuring quick processing without the hassle of manual submissions.
2. Internal Register Updates: Our service ensures that your internal company registers are updated automatically, so you don’t have to worry about missing legal obligations.
3. Share Certificates Issued: If necessary, we can issue new share certificates for shareholders with updated names through our platform.
4. Confirmation Statement Management: We ensure that any name changes are reflected in your next Confirmation Statement, so all records stay compliant and accurate.
Our goal is to simplify the entire process for you, with everything handled online in one place. With our assistance, you get expert support every step of the way, from filing to confirmation, ensuring your company remains compliant with UK law.
Conclusion: Is Your Company Information Up to Date?
Updating the names of directors, secretaries, shareholders, and PSCs is a critical part of keeping your company compliant with UK regulations. Through FormationsHunt, you can manage these updates easily and online, saving time and avoiding the complexities of manual processes.
Ready to update your company’s information? We are here to provide you with an effortless, fully online solution — ensuring compliance and peace of mind.
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