Director Appointment Services
Ensure your company records are accurate and up to date with Form My Company’s Director Appointment Service. We handle all the paperwork and filing with Companies House, so adding a new director is simple, fast, and fully compliant.
What is a Director Appointment?
A director appointment is the formal process of adding a new director to a company’s board. Directors are legally responsible for running the company, and Companies House requires that all director changes be filed promptly.
Adding a director involves:
Updating the company’s statutory register of directors
Filing the appointment with Companies House (Form AP01)
Recording relevant personal information of the new director
Ensuring compliance with company law and regulations
Who This Service is For
Our Director Appointment Service is ideal for:
Companies expanding their board or adding new members
Startups appointing additional directors after incorporation
Businesses replacing outgoing directors or updating records
Companies needing to maintain accurate records for compliance or investor purposes
If you are unsure whether a director needs to be formally appointed, our team can guide you.
Fast and Simple Director Appointment
With Form My Company, appointing a director is easy:
Submit the new director’s details securely online – name, address, date of birth, nationality, and occupation.
We prepare and file Form AP01 with Companies House electronically.
Receive confirmation once the appointment has been accepted and updated on the Companies House register.
Most director appointments are processed within one business day (excluding weekends and bank holidays).
Why Filing on Time Matters
Failure to update director information can result in:
Non-compliance with Companies House regulations
Personal liability issues for company directors
Penalties or enforcement action for failing to maintain accurate company records
Filing promptly ensures your company remains legally compliant and its records are accurate for banks, investors, and partners.
How Our Director Appointment Service Works
Choose your package – standard or express filing
Provide director details online
We prepare and submit Form AP01 to Companies House
Receive digital confirmation of the appointment
Why Choose Form My Company
Experienced in UK company compliance and filings
Fast and reliable electronic submission to Companies House
Express 24-hour service available for urgent appointments
Clear pricing with no hidden fees
Professional support to ensure compliance and accuracy
Director Appointment Service FAQs
Director Appointment Service
Appoint a new director and keep your company records compliant. This service includes:
- Simple Online Webform
We send you a secure webform to complete with the new director’s details, making the process quick and easy. - Secure Digital ID Check
Your new director simply uploads a government-issued photo ID and proof of address for verification through Credas, a certified provider under the UK’s Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework. - Official Companies House Code Delivered by Email
The Companies House personal code for your new director will be sent securely via email. - Fast & Accurate AP01 Filing
We complete and submit the official AP01 form directly to Companies House, making sure your records are up to date and properly filed.