Director Appointment & Resignation Bundle Services

The Director Appointment & Resignation Bundle handles both AP01 and TM01 filings with Companies House in a single, compliant process. 

Every UK private limited company must keep its director records accurate at all times. When your board changes, whether a new director joins or an existing one leaves, both changes must be filed with Companies House within 14 days under the Companies Act 2006. This bundle covers both filings in one seamless service, removing the need to manage each change separately.

What Is the Director Appointment & Resignation Bundle?

This bundle combines two statutory filings — Form AP01 (director appointment) and Form TM01 (director resignation) — into one coordinated service, filed electronically with Companies House and completed within 1 working day.

A director is an individual legally responsible for managing a UK limited company. A limited company is a legally separate entity registered at Companies House, distinct from its shareholders and officers. Any change to the board of directors’ appointment or resignation must be reflected on the Companies House public register.

• Form AP01 — the official Companies House form for appointing a new individual director to a UK limited company.
• Form TM01 — the official Companies House form for terminating or resigning a director’s appointment.

Both forms are required under the Companies Act 2006. Failure to file within 14 days constitutes a legal breach and can result in fines, inaccurate public records, and complications with banks, investors, and HMRC.

What Does the Bundle Include?

The Director Appointment & Resignation Bundle includes preparation and electronic filing of both AP01 and TM01 forms, a secure online ID check for the incoming director, an official Companies House personal code delivered by email, and full statutory record updates — all in one fixed-price service.

1. Preparation and filing of Form AP01 — We draft and submit the director appointment form to Companies House, adding the new director to your company’s public register.
2. Preparation and filing of Form TM01 — We draft and submit the director resignation form, officially removing the outgoing director from your board.
3. Secure ID check for the incoming director — The new director completes a quick online identity verification to meet Companies House compliance requirements.
4. Official Companies House personal code — The authentication code for the new director is delivered securely by email.
5. Statutory register update — Your internal statutory records are updated to reflect both the appointment and the resignation.
6. Single coordinated process — Both changes are handled together, preventing sequencing errors or gaps in board compliance.

Who Needs This Service?

This service is for any UK limited company that is replacing one director with another, restructuring its board, or processing a voluntary resignation alongside a new appointment simultaneously.

Companies that need the Director Appointment & Resignation Bundle include:

• Private limited companies replacing a departing director with a new one
• Startups onboarding a co-founder or investor as a board director while an existing member steps down
• SMEs restructuring leadership and updating their board composition at Companies House
• Shareholders appoint a new director following the resignation of the previous officeholder
• Non-resident company owners in the UK appoint a UK-based director to replace an outgoing one

If you need only a single filing, either just an appointment or just a resignation, Form My Company also offers a standalone Director Appointment service and a standalone Director Resignation service.

What Are the Legal Requirements for Appointing or Resigning a Director?

Under the Companies Act 2006, all director changes must be filed with Companies House within 14 days of the change taking effect. A private limited company must retain at least one natural person as a director at all times.

Requirements for Appointing a Director (Form AP01)

The following information is required to file Form AP01:

• Full legal name (including any former names used for business in the last 20 years)
• Date of birth (month and year)
• Nationality (as per Companies House accepted standard list)
• Country or state of usual residence
• Service address (this appears on the public record)
• Occupation (if applicable)
• Signed consent to act as director

Requirements for Resigning a Director (Form TM01)

The following information is required to file Form TM01:

• Full name of the outgoing director as currently registered at Companies House
• Date of birth as held on the public register
• Effective date of resignation or termination
• Company name and registered company number
• Companies House authentication code

All information filed with Companies House becomes part of the public record. Details of resigned directors remain visible on the register but are marked as no longer active.

How Does the Director Appointment & Resignation Bundle Process Work?

The process takes 3 steps and is completed within 1 working day of receiving all required information. Both forms are filed electronically with Companies House, with confirmation provided by email.

Step 1 — Submit Director Details

Provide the required information for both the incoming and outgoing director securely online. This includes names, dates of birth, service addresses, resignation date, and Companies House authentication code.

Step 2 — We File AP01 and TM01

Form My Company prepares and submits both Form AP01 and Form TM01 electronically to Companies House. Electronic filing is faster and more reliable than paper submission.

Step 3 — Receive Confirmation and Updated Records

Once Companies House accepts the filings, you receive a digital confirmation by email. The public register is updated within 24–48 hours. Your statutory registers are also updated to reflect the new board composition.

The outgoing director’s name will remain on the Companies House register but will be marked as inactive. The incoming director will appear as an active officeholder immediately after processing.

How Long Does the Director Appointment & Resignation Bundle Take?

Both filings are submitted electronically and confirmed within 1 working day of receiving complete director information. Companies House updates the public register within 24–48 hours of submission.

• Information collection: Same day upon order
• Form preparation and electronic filing: Within 1 working day
• Companies House register update: 24–48 hours after submission
• Email confirmation of filing: Sent upon acceptance

Filing must be completed within 14 days of the change. Late filings breach Section 167 of the Companies Act 2006 and can trigger enforcement action.

What Are the Consequences of Not Filing on Time?

Companies House requires all director changes to be filed within 14 days. Late or missed filings result in inaccurate public records, potential director liability, and complications with banks, HMRC, and investors.

Consequences of late filing include:

• Inaccurate Companies House public register — shown to all banks, investors, and third parties who search your company
• Difficulties obtaining business banking or credit facilities
• Complications with HMRC filings and payroll if the director held employment responsibilities
• Potential personal liability for the outgoing director if their name remains on the register after resignation
• Risk of Companies House enforcement and reputational damage

Accurate director records also support other compliance obligations. If you need to update your Confirmation Statement or maintain your PSC Register, board records must be current before those filings are made.

Why Choose Form My Company for Director Changes?

Form My Company files AP01 and TM01 electronically with Companies House, typically within 1 working day.  No lengthy forms. Support available by email at info@formmycompany.uk.

• Electronic filing only — faster processing and instant digital confirmation versus paper submission
• 14-day compliance — all filings submitted within the legal deadline under the Companies Act 2006
• Single coordinated process — appointment and resignation handled together, avoiding sequencing errors
• Available for any UK company — not limited to companies formed through Form My Company

Form My Company also provides a full range of related compliance and secretarial services. If you need to maintain ongoing compliance, the Company Secretarial Service covers your statutory obligations year-round. If your company requires identity verification for a new director or Person with Significant Control (PSC), the Identity Verification Service handles that separately. Companies requiring certified documents for international use can access the Apostilled Documents service or the Certificate of Good Standing service.