Make changes to your private limited company
Company name
A company can change its name either by:
- a special resolution
- permission given in the company鈥檚 articles of association
Your new name must follow all the rules for company names.
Your company name will not officially change until Companies House registers it.
Register online
You can use the Companies House online service to file changes of name by special resolution only.
It costs 拢20 to file, or 拢83 for the same-day service.
Register by post
If you鈥檙e applying by special resolution
Download and fill in form NM01.
You must attach a copy of your resolution with your application.
Send your form and a cheque for 拢30 to the address on the form.
If you鈥檙e registering with permission from the articles of association
Download and fill in form NM04.
Send your form and a cheque for 拢30 to the address on the form.