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As a director, you’re responsible for making sure that you and your company comply with all relevant laws, regulations and rules.
As company director, you take on many legal requirements and duties. You must know what they are and when you need to complete them.
Making changes to your company - passing resolutions, changing addesses and where your records are kept, your company name and type, directors' and secretaries' details, share structure, constitution
You must tell Companies House if you change your company’s: name address…
You usually need to get directors or entitled shareholders to vote (known…
A company can change its name either by: a special resolution permission…
You must tell Companies House if you want to change: your registered…
You must tell Companies House about changes to your company’s directors…
You must tell Companies House about any changes to your company’s share…
You’ll need agreement from your shareholders before changing your…
You can use your company’s assets as a security for a loan or overdraft…
Understanding your role as director of a limited company and your responsibilities to Companies House.
If you're an employer and provide expenses or benefits to employees or directors, you might need to tell HMRC and pay tax and National Insurance on them
Failing to meet your obligations can lead to serious consequences, including criminal charges, civil penalties or other action against you or the company.
This director information hub is a home for information and guidance to help current and future directors. It only takes a minute to learn the essentials.
As a director, there are general duties you are expected to perform.
If you’ve decided that setting up a company and becoming a director is the best way forward for your business, it’s important to know the rules involved.
As a director, you have obligations to your company’s employees when considering redundancies.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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