Keep Your Company Officer Details Up to Date
Accurate director and company secretary details are essential to maintaining reliable company records. We help you prepare and submit the relevant updates to Companies House when an officer’s personal particulars or other registered details change. Whether you need to update a name, address or other applicable information, we guide you through the required documentation and coordinate the filing process.
Our practical support helps you keep internal records consistent with the public register, reduce administrative errors and manage changes efficiently, giving you confidence that your company information remains accurate and current.
Forms covered
| Form | Description |
|---|---|
| CH01 | Change of Director’s Details (individual), section 167H Companies Act 2006 |
| CH02 | Change of Corporate Director’s Details |
| CH03 | Change of Secretary’s Details (individual), section 279H Companies Act 2006 |
| CH04 | Change of Corporate Secretary’s Details |
| CH05 | Change of Service Address for CIC Manager, Receiver and Manager or Judicial Factor |
Deadlines
- CH01 to CH04: Companies House must be told within 14 days of a change.
- CH05: file promptly after the service address changes.
Key points
- The company name and number must match the register, and the date of change must be completed.
- CH01 and CH03 are for individuals; CH02 and CH04 for corporate bodies.
- New addresses must be physical locations, not PO Boxes, DX or LP numbers.
- On CH01, the usual residential address doesn’t appear on the public record.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Which Form Changes a Corporate Director’s Details?
Use form CH02 to notify Companies House when a corporate director’s registered details change. This can include a change to the organisation’s name or its registered or principal office address. If the officer is a corporate secretary, use form CH04.
How Soon Must Changes Be Filed?
Report changes covered by forms CH01 to CH04 within 14 days of the change. Use the date the change took effect when completing the filing, and check that the company name and registration number match the Companies House register.
Which Form Do I Use to Update an Individual Director’s Details?
Use form CH01 to report changes to an individual director’s details, such as their name, nationality, service address or usual residential address. Complete the sections relevant to the change and give the date it took effect.
How Do I Update an Individual Company Secretary’s Details?
Use form CH03 when an individual company secretary changes their name or service address. Have the company registration number, the secretary’s existing details and the date of the change ready before you file.
What Is the Difference Between a Service Address and a Residential Address?
A service address is where official correspondence for the director can be sent, and it appears on the public register. The usual residential address is where the director lives and is normally kept private. If the director uses their home as their service address, it will appear publicly in that capacity.
What Should I File If a Director Moves Home but Keeps the Same Service Address?
Use form CH01 to update the director’s usual residential address. Complete the residential address section with the new address and the effective date of the change. The existing service address can continue to receive official correspondence.
Can I Update Director or Secretary Details Online?
Companies House provides an online service for reporting changes to directors and company secretaries. Select the relevant officer and change type. If you need to file by post, download the appropriate form and send it to the address shown on the form.
Which Filing Do I Need If a Director or Secretary Leaves and Someone Else Takes Over?
Report the outgoing officer’s departure and the incoming officer’s appointment as separate changes. Use the effective date for each event, as the departure and appointment may take place on different days. The officer detail change forms are for updating the details of an existing officer.