When something changes
Change your company name
A company name change needs a special resolution of the shareholders, or another method your articles allow, then form NM01 with a £20 fee. Fileyear checks the new name is available, drafts the resolution and files it.
Change your company name £30.80 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 NM01Checked against the register
- You submitWith the resolution
- Register updatedUsually within a day
What’s included
Fileyear does
- A name availability check
- The special resolution, drafted
- Form NM01, filled in and checked
You do
- Get the resolution signed
- Pay £20 and submit
You’ll needCompany authentication codeShareholders’ agreement to the change
How it works
Check the name
Same-as and sensitive words checked.
Sign the resolution
We draft it.
Submit
Pay £20 and file.
The rules
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Form | NM01 with a special resolution |
| Government fee | £20 online |
| Name rules | Can’t be the same as an existing name; some words need approval |
| Afterwards | Update your bank, HMRC, invoices and website |
Questions directors ask
How long does a name change take?
Usually a day or two once filed.
Does the company number change?
No. Only the name changes.
Related filings
Change your company name, prepared for you
Enter your company and Fileyear prepares it. You only pay once you’ve checked it.