Form

Change a company name (NM01)

Use this form to give notice of an unconditional change of name by resolution.

• From: Companies House
• Published: 23 September 2014
• Last updated: 19 June 2026
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  1. 19 June 2026

     Removed message about delays to filings, as our filings are now being processed as normal.

  2. 11 June 2026

     We’re currently experiencing a delay with processing filings. It may take longer than usual for your filing to appear on the register after you submit it. As a result, we will not be able to process same day filings until further notice.

  3. 16 February 2026

     Corrected fee for same-day service.

  4. 18 November 2025

     Updated in line with changes to company registers and the launch of mandatory identity verification.

  5. 1 May 2024

     Fee updated.

  6. 9 March 2015

     Updated with information about the filing fee.

  7. 6 March 2015

     Online form access added

  8. 23 September 2014

     First published.

Documents

Change your company's name online

https://www.gov.uk/file-changes-to-a-company-with-companies-house

Paper application: notice of change of name by resolution (NM01)

PDF, 157 KB, 2 pages

Details

It costs £30 to file a change of name using the paper form. Make your cheque payable to ‘Companies House’.

File online

You can use the Companies House online service to file changes of name by special resolution only.

It costs £20 to file a change of name online, or £85 for the same-day service.