When something changes
Appoint a company director
A new director is added with form AP01 within 14 days of being appointed. Since 18 November 2025 they must verify their identity with Companies House first and give you their personal code. Fileyear checks the code, files the form and updates the register.
Appoint a director £10.80 all in · free to prepare
- Prepared for you, checked by you
- Pay only when you’ve checked it
- Not HMRC or Companies House
How it works, start to finish
Fileyear doesYou doHappens automatically
- The change happensA resignation, a new director, a move
- Fileyear prepares AP01Checked against the register
- You submitWithin 14 days
- Register updatedUsually within a day
What’s included
Fileyear does
- Form AP01, filled in and checked
- The new director’s personal code checked
- A board minute for your records
You do
- Ask the new director to verify their identity
- Press submit
You’ll needCompany authentication codeThe new director’s personal code
How it works
Add the director
Name, service address and personal code.
Submit
Within 14 days of the appointment.
The rules
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Form | AP01 |
| Deadline | Within 14 days of the appointment |
| Identity | The new director must verify their identity first |
| Government fee | None |
Questions directors ask
How does a new director verify their identity?
Through GOV.UK One Login or an authorised agent. They then get a personal code to give the company.
Does the director’s home address go on the register?
No, if they give a separate service address. Their full date of birth isn’t public either.
Who decides on a new director?
Usually the existing board, unless your articles say otherwise.
Related filings
Appoint a director, prepared for you
Enter your company and Fileyear prepares it. You only pay once you’ve checked it.