As your UK Limited Company<\/strong> grows, you may need to bring in a new partner as a “Director” to help manage the business, or you might need to remove a director who is no longer involved. In the UK, the role of a director is a serious legal position with significant responsibilities. Updating these details with Companies House<\/strong> is a mandatory requirement. In 2026, these updates are fully digital and must be performed quickly to maintain accurate public records.<\/p>\n In this guide from Eteform.com<\/strong>, we explain the legal steps to change your board of directors.<\/p>\n To appoint someone, you must use form AP01<\/strong>. You will need their:<\/p>\n To remove someone, you must use form TM01<\/strong>. Once the change is official at Companies House, you must<\/strong> inform:<\/p>\n A: No. A private Ltd company must have at least one (1) natural person as a director at all times.<\/p>\n Q: Do I need the resigning director’s signature?<\/strong><\/p>\n A: For the government filing, no. However, you should always have a signed resignation letter in your Internal Records<\/a> to prevent future legal disputes.<\/p>\n Q: Can Eteform handle these filings for me?<\/strong><\/p>\n A: Yes! We offer “Company Detail Update” services to ensure your filings are 100% accurate and on time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Whether you are adding a mentor, a partner, or a family member, managing your directors correctly is part of being a professional founder. <\/p>\n Need to update your company’s directors?<\/strong> Order Director Update Service from Eteform.com<\/a>.<\/p>\nWho Can Be a Director in 2026?<\/h2>\n
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1. How to Add a New Director (Appointment)<\/h2>\n
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2. How to Remove a Director (Resignation)<\/h2>\n
\n– Process:<\/strong> The director usually provides a formal “Letter of Resignation.” The remaining board then meets to accept the resignation and notifies Companies House within 14 days.<\/p>\nUpdating Your Bank and Payment Systems (Crucial)<\/h2>\n
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Table: Director Change Checklist 2026<\/h2>\n
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\n \nAction<\/th>\n Form Required<\/th>\n Deadline<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Appoint Director<\/td>\n AP01<\/td>\n 14 days from appointment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Resign Director<\/td>\n TM01<\/td>\n 14 days from resignation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Change Director Details<\/td>\n CH01<\/td>\n 14 days from change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Update Internal Register<\/td>\n Register of Directors<\/td>\n Immediately<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n
Conclusion: Keeping Your Board Professional<\/h2>\n