Change director details companies house

You must file Form AP01 to appoint or TM01 to remove a director. Online Filings handles the entire process online, accurately and quickly.

You'll need your authentication code, plus the director’s name, date of birth, nationality, service and residential addresses. You’ll also need to verify your identity. This is done in 2 minutes from your mobile.

Yes. A director can resign at any time with written notice. We’ll file Form TM01 to make the resignation official at Companies House.

Not always. Directors manage the company’s affairs, while shareholders own it. One person can hold both roles, but it's not required.

Once filed, director changes are typically processed by Companies House within 1 to 2 working days. We usually submit within 1 hour.

It’s straightforward if procedures are followed. A board resolution may be required, then we file Form TM01 for you electronically.

Yes. You can appoint yourself using our online service. We prepare and file Form AP01 with Companies House on your behalf.

In most companies, a board resolution is recommended. We’ll let you know if formal approval is required based on your structure.

Companies House charges no fee for AP01 or TM01 forms. Our managed service includes expert support and electronic filing at a flat rate.

Identity verification is a requirement introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. Companies House is moving to a system where all company directors must verify their identity, and this requirement applies to filings submitted through Online Filings.

Online Filings is an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) registered with Companies House and is supervised by HMRC for Anti-Money Laundering. Because of these obligations, we must verify the identity of all directors and all users before any filing can be submitted through our platform. This protects the integrity of the service and ensures that every filing we process is valid and compliant with UK law.

Directors using Online Filings must therefore complete identity verification before we can submit their filing. The process is fast, secure and takes less than two minutes on your smartphone. You can verify your identity using a UK driving licence, a UK passport or an international passport.

The Companies House Personal Code is an 11-character identifier you receive after completing identity verification with Companies House. From 18 November 2025, all directors, people with significant control (PSCs) and other key company officers must use this code when submitting filings such as confirmation statements and appointment forms.

You only need to verify your identity once. Your personal code will then apply to all your current and future roles and appointments. Keep your code secure, but you may share it with trusted professionals such as accountants, authorised agents or the Online Filings platform when they submit filings on your behalf.

When do I need to use my Personal Code?

• Directors: Use the code when filing the company's confirmation statement or when being appointed.
• PSCs who are not directors: Provide your code within 14 days of the start of your birth month.

Online Filings is officially approved by Companies House as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider. This status means we are trusted to submit your company filings directly to Companies House on your behalf, following rigorous compliance and security standards required by UK law.

As an ACSP, we must:

• Verify the identity of directors and people with significant control (PSCs) using government-approved processes.
• Follow strict anti-money laundering checks overseen by Companies House and a UK supervisory body such as HMRC.
• Protect your company from fraud and ensure your filings are always accurate, secure, and fully compliant with UK regulations.

Using Online Filings means your documents are managed by a government-recognised and highly regulated provider, giving you a smoother, safer, and more reliable experience.