Forms covered
| Form | Description |
|---|---|
| AP01 | Appointment of Director (version 10.0, 08/26): appoints an individual as a director |
| AP02 | Appointment of Corporate Director (version 8.0, 11/25) |
| AP03 | Appointment of Secretary (version 7.0, 11/25): appoints an individual as secretary |
| AP04 | Appointment of Corporate Secretary (version 8.0, 11/25) |
| AP05 | Appointment of CIC Manager, Receiver and Manager or Judicial Factor (version 4.0, 05/10) |
Deadlines
- AP01 to AP04: Companies House must be told within 14 days of changes to directors or secretaries.
- AP05: file promptly after the appointment.
Key points
- The company name and number must match the public register.
- Addresses must be physical locations, not PO Boxes, DX or LP numbers.
- AP01 needs a full date of birth and usual residential address, which are kept off the public record. The service address appears publicly.
- Corporate appointments need a principal office address and, for UK entities, a registration number.
- Consent to act must be ticked and the form authenticated.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Which form appoints a corporate director?
AP02. AP01 is only for individuals.
Can a PO Box be used as an address?
No, unless it’s part of a full physical address.