Manage Changes to Company Officers with Confidence
When a director or company secretary leaves their role, timely notifications and accurate records help ensure a smooth administrative transition. We assist with preparing and submitting the relevant termination forms to Companies House and updating your company’s internal records to reflect the change.
Whether the departure follows a resignation, retirement or another change in leadership, we help you organise the required information and coordinate the filing process. Working alongside your legal advisers where necessary, our practical support helps you keep records consistent, address related administrative tasks and maintain continuity as your business moves forward.
Forms covered
Deadlines
Companies House must be told within 14 days of a change to directors or secretaries, including a termination.
Key points
- TM01 ends a director’s appointment and TM02 a secretary’s.
- TM01 and TM02 each end one appointment per form and need a termination date.
- TM03 covers CIC managers, Charity Commission receivers and managers, and Scottish judicial factors, and needs an authorising signature.
- The company name and number must match the public register.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Which Form Ends a Director’s Appointment?
Form TM01 ends a director’s appointment, and it is made under section 167G of the Companies Act 2006. Secretaries use form TM02 instead. Choosing the right form matters because using the wrong one can cause delays or rejection. We can confirm which form applies and prepare it for you.
How Soon Must Companies House Be Told When a Director or Secretary Leaves?
Companies House must be told within 14 days of a change to directors or secretaries, including a termination. Filing promptly keeps the public register accurate and helps avoid compliance problems. We can track the date and file the form in good time.
What Is Form TM02 and Who Uses It?
The TM02 is the Termination of Appointment of Secretary. It records that a company secretary has left their role. Like the TM01, it ends one appointment per form and needs a termination date. We can prepare and submit it for you.
Can One Form End More Than One Appointment?
No. TM01 and TM02 each end one appointment per form, and each needs a termination date. If more than one director or secretary is leaving, a separate form is needed for each. We can prepare each form accurately so that every departure is recorded correctly.
What Is Form TM03 and When Is It Used?
The TM03 covers the termination of appointment of a CIC manager, Charity Commission receivers and managers, and Scottish judicial factors. It needs an authorising signature. If you are unsure whether it applies to your situation, we can review it with you and file the correct form.
What Details Must Match the Public Register on the Form?
The company name and number on the form must match the public register. Entering them incorrectly can cause the filing to be rejected. It is worth checking these details carefully before you submit. We can verify them for you as part of the filing.
What Should a Company Do Internally After a Director or Secretary Leaves?
Alongside the filing, the company’s internal records should be updated so that they match the public register. It is also worth addressing related administrative tasks, such as updating bank mandates and other records. Working with your legal advisers where necessary helps maintain continuity as the business moves forward. We can help you identify what needs attention.
Can You Help Prepare and Submit Termination Forms?
Yes. We assist with preparing and submitting the relevant termination forms to Companies House and updating your company’s internal records. Whether the departure follows a resignation, retirement or another change in leadership, we help you organise the information and coordinate the filing. Book a free consultation to discuss your requirements.