Yes. From My Company can manage director appointment filings and maintain your PSC register, handling Companies House submissions, PSC updates, and statutory records to ensure legal compliance and accurate reporting.
What documentation is required to file a director appointment?
You must provide the director’s full name, date of birth, service address, usual residential address (kept privately), nationality, occupation, and a signed consent to act.
Companies House requires Form AP01 for individual directors and AP02 for corporate directors. Provide the company registration number and the date of appointment. Identity verification documents help validate the submission. Use a certified photocopy of a passport, driving licence, or government-issued ID when verifying the director. Record the consent as a dated, signed statement and retain it in the company minutes or director files.
How do you update the People with Significant Control (PSC) register after a director appointment?
Record PSC changes by identifying control type, entering the PSC’s details on the internal register, and filing PSC01 or updating the register within 14 days.
If a director appointment changes ownership or control, determine whether the individual qualifies as a PSC (over 25% shares, voting rights, right to appoint/remove majority of directors, or significant influence). Add PSC name, service address, usual residential address (kept private), date of birth, nationality, and nature of control. Notify any PSC of their duties and file any required public updates to Companies House within 14 days. Keep a certified internal copy and retain evidence of notifications.
When must Companies House be notified of a director appointment?
Notify Companies House within 14 days of the director’s appointment using the correct AP form or via the company authentication code online.
Electronic submissions use the company authentication code and complete data fields required by the Companies House API. Paper filings use Form AP01 (individual) or AP02 (corporate) and may take longer to process. Late filings risk penalties or compliance enforcement. From My Company tracks filing deadlines and files within statutory timeframes to avoid late reporting. Read our How to Handle Complex Director Appointments for Companies with Multiple Corporate Shareholders and The Importance of Having an Alternate Director for Your UK Limited Company.
Who can legally be appointed as a director of a UK limited company?
Any person aged 16 or older who is not disqualified or bankrupt can be appointed, including UK and non-UK nationals and corporate directors where permitted.
Check the company’s articles of association for restrictions. Verify that the individual is not subject to a disqualification order, undischarged bankruptcy, or statutory bar. For corporate directors, confirm the corporate entity’s valid registration and appoint an authorised representative. Use identity verification services to authenticate non-UK nationals with passports and proof of address, translated where required.
How does From My Company handle identity verification for director appointments?
From My Company verifies identity using passport or driving licence checks, address validation, and cross-referencing public records to authenticate director credentials.
Verification includes: passport checks, driving licence confirmation, and address validation using utility bills or bank statements dated within three months. Cross-check Companies House records and professional registries when applicable. Document each verification step and store records securely for six years to meet audit and compliance requirements. Use these records to support the AP filing and defend against incorrect filings or disputes.
What is the step-by-step process for filing a director appointment with From My Company?
From My Company collects required documents, verifies identity, prepares Form AP, submits the filing to Companies House, and updates the PSC register and statutory books.
First, collect personal details and signed consent. Second, perform identity and address verification and retain copies. Third, prepare the AP01 or AP02 form and validate entries against Companies House data fields. Fourth, submit electronically using the company authentication code or by post if required. Fifth, update the internal director register and PSC register within 14 days. Finally, deliver a confirmation pack to the company with filed documents and retention instructions.
How are corporate director appointments different from individual appointments?
Corporate director appointments require the corporate entity’s registration details, evidence of the entity’s authority, and an authorised officer’s consent.
Provide the corporate director’s name, registered number, registered office address, and the appointment date. Supply a board resolution or power of attorney showing the corporate entity’s authorised representative has authority to consent. Validate the corporate entity’s status in its home jurisdiction if it is an overseas company. Record the corporate director’s relevant documents in the statutory books and file the correct form with Companies House.
What risks exist if a company delays director appointment filings?
Late filings increase the risk of penalties, inaccuracies in public records, director disputes, and regulatory scrutiny.
Companies House may issue notices or fines for persistent late filing. Public-facing inaccuracies can affect investor confidence and banking relationships. Directors may face personal liability if their appointment is not recorded and statutory duties remain unclear. From My Company minimises these risks by filing within legal deadlines, updating statutory records, and providing audit-ready documentation.
How does maintaining an accurate PSC register support corporate governance?
An accurate PSC register improves transparency, reduces fraud risk, and ensures compliance with the Persons with Significant Control rules.
The PSC register identifies who ultimately controls the company. It aids onboarding, KYC checks, and investor due diligence. Regulators use PSC data during investigations. Accurate PSC records facilitate quicker bank account openings and M&A processes. From My Company maintains and validates PSC entries, notifies identified persons of their obligations, and coordinates public filings when required.
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How does From My Company integrate director appointment services into a company’s compliance workflow?
From My Company integrates by offering scheduled compliance checks, automated reminders, filing services, and secure document storage tied to the company’s statutory calendar.
The service aligns calendar dates with statutory deadlines and triggers actions before the 14-day Companies House window closes. It issues reminders for board minutes, consent forms, and identity renewals. It stores verified documents in encrypted repositories accessible to authorised company officers. This reduces administrative burden and centralises compliance records for audits or corporate governance reviews.
From My Company delivers a comprehensive director appointment service that files AP forms, verifies identities, updates the PSC register, and preserves statutory records. The service prioritises on-time Companies House submissions and secure record-keeping to reduce regulatory risk and support corporate due diligence. Companies receive a clear audit trail and confirmation of completed filings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a director’s appointment in a UK company?
A director appointment is the formal process of adding a new director to a UK limited company and recording that change with Companies House. From My company handles the filing, identity checks, and statutory updates linked to the appointment.
What details are needed to appoint a director?
You usually need the director’s full name, date of birth, nationality, service address, residential address, appointment date, and written consent to act. The Director Appointment process also requires accurate Companies House filing information to avoid delays.
How long does it take to file a director appointment?
A director appointment must be reported to Companies House within 14 days of the appointment date. From My company supports a compliant Director Appointment filing process that keeps the company record current.
Who can be appointed as a company director?
In most UK companies, a director must be at least 16 years old and not disqualified from acting as a director. Some companies also apply extra rules in their articles of association, so the Director Appointment must match the company’s governance documents.
Does a director’s appointment affect the PSC register?
It can, if the new director also meets the criteria for a person with significant control. From my company reviews Director Appointment changes and updates the PSC register when ownership, voting rights, or control thresholds are affected.
