Change of limited company name

[startclaims]

Hi All, First post in the forums!

This is probably a fairly simple query but we I am changing the name of a limited company that I set up last year (which has been dormant thus far) and I am not sure whether I should be filling in a standard written resolution with the change of name details or a 'special resolution' which looks to be much the same thing.

I am down as director and secretary so i presume i simply 'pass the resolution' by filling in the details myself.

I am also looking at a change of registered address, from what i can gather i can change that online at CH using the web filing service. Is this correct?

 

[elaine@cheapaccounting]

change of address requires a form 287 which can be filed on line.

Just google for a special resolution example for change of name

Here is the info (don't forget the £10 fee):

The company must pass a special resolution in a meeting, or the members (representing not less than 75% of the total voting rights of eligible shares) may agree to change the name by written resolution. Further information about resolutions can be found in our "Resolutions" (Companies Act 1985 or Companies Act 2006) guidance at www.companieshouse.gov.uk .
A signed copy of the resolution containing the new name should be sent to the Registrar, together with the fee (currently £10)
You must enclose a copy of the amended memorandum and articles with the change of name resolution. If the new name and documents are acceptable, Companies House will process the resolution and issue a Certificate of Incorporation on Change of Name. Please note a company's name is not changed until Companies House has issued the certificate.
A company may also file a conditional resolution stating that the company will change its name if certain conditions are satisfied. Companies House will register the conditional resolution but will not change the company name and issue a certificate until we receive written confirmation that the condition has been satisfied.

 

[startclaims]

Hi Elaine;

Thanks for the prompt response, I think the crux of my query was making the distinction between a standard resolution and a special resolution forms used to effect a change of name. Since I am the sole 'member' do I hold a 'meeting' with myself to pass the resolution?

How should the memorandum and articles be amended? I had hitherto presumed that all I had to do was send the resolution form

 

[elaine@cheapaccounting]

Yes you hold a meeting with yourself.


Click here for a special resolution form NC19
Click her here for a written resolution form NC20

M&As updated for new name

 

[elaine@cheapaccounting]

BTW there are formation houses who will do this for a small fee- you might be best to use one of them

Google for names

 

[Accounting Sage]

Change of Co. Name
http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/infoAndGuide/faq/changeCompNameRes.shtml

Different types of resolution
http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/about/gbhtml/gba7.shtml