Change of Company Name

How do I change the Company name?

A change of name occurs when a company registers a name which is different to its previous registered name. For example, a company changing its name from J Smith Limited to John Smith Limited.

BTC Staff will complete all the requirements for you, making the process simple, we will;

• Check the availability of the new name with the Companies House register.
• Prepare minutes and resoulutions of a directors' meeting recommending the name change to members of the company.
• The company must pass a special resolution at a general meeting; or more commonly under the Companies Act 2006 a written resolution of members;
• The members sign a written resolution (representing not less than 75% of the total voting rights of eligible shares) that has the effect of a special resolution, for the name of the company be changed to the new name.
• Companies House Form NM01 for the notice of change.
• The company must notify the Companies House by delivering a notice of change of name on Form NM01 with a copy of the written resolution of members and with the appropriate filing fee (£10).

f you want us to perform this on your behalf, after your order has been received we will e-mail you the relevant documents to be signed by you or your client for submission to Companies House. 

Our fee for this service costs just £39+vat.

You do not need to put the new name on your articles and/or memorandum.

How long does it take to register a change of name?

If all the documents are correct, Companies House will normally process the change of name within five working days of receipt. If the new name and documents are acceptable they will issue a certificate of incorporation on change of name. The new name is only effective when they have registered all the necessary documents and issued the certificate.

If the name change is urgent you can take advantage of the ‘Same Day’ service for which the current Companies House Filing Fee is £50. If Companies House receive the resolution before 3 pm (Monday-Friday) and accept the name and documents, they will issue a change of name certificate on that day.

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