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How to change company director details

Director appointments, resignations and personal-detail changes are separate Companies House updates and should not be left to the confirmation statement.

Last reviewed
18 July 2026
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18 July 2026
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5 minutes

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Direct answer

Use the relevant Companies House online service or form to appoint a director, terminate an appointment or change director details. GOV.UK says companies must tell Companies House within 14 days if directors or their personal details change.

Key facts

  • Director appointments, resignations and detail changes use specific Companies House routes.
  • GOV.UK says director changes or personal-detail changes must be reported within 14 days.
  • CH01 changes an individual director’s name or address; it does not appoint or remove a director.
  • Director changes should not be left until the annual confirmation statement.

What changes this covers

Companies House lists separate forms or online routes for appointing a director, appointing a corporate director, terminating an appointment and changing director details.

Form CH01 is for changes to an individual director’s name or address. It is not the form for appointing or removing a director.

Reporting time

GOV.UK says you must tell Companies House within 14 days if there are changes to directors or their personal details. Similar timing applies to company secretary changes.

Because this is a separate reporting duty, do not wait until the confirmation statement if a director appointment, resignation or detail change has already happened.

Practical checks before updating

Check the director’s name, service address and other required details against Companies House guidance. If identity verification details are relevant, follow the current Companies House process.

Keep a record of the update and review the company register afterwards so future confirmation statements do not confirm outdated information.

Frequently asked questions

Can CH01 appoint a new director?

No. Companies House lists AP01 for appointing an individual director and CH01 for changing an existing individual director’s details.

Can BusinessSorted change director details for me?

No. BusinessSorted helps organise the task and reminder, but the update must be made through Companies House.

Related guides

What information must a company keep up to date?Understand the main company information directors must keep current with Companies House, including officers, PSCs and registered office details.What is a confirmation statement?Understand what a Companies House confirmation statement is, what information it confirms and why UK limited companies still file it when nothing changes.How to file a confirmation statementLearn the usual steps for filing a Companies House confirmation statement and what UK directors should check before they submit it.Directors' responsibilities checklistA plain-English Companies House responsibilities checklist for UK limited-company directors, with official source links.

Useful next steps

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Keep important company updates and responsibilities organised. BusinessSorted helps you see the tasks that need your attention.

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