All UK limited companies must have at least one director, one shareholder and one person with significant control (PSC). All these roles can be taken by one person, however – as well being able to appoint other people, you can also appoint other companies in roles too. These are called corporate appointments.
To appoint a corporate director you will require the following information*:
- Company name
- Authorising person’s name (eg a director from the company)
- Registered office address
- Company type – EEA or Non EEA?
- Country registered
- Registration number
- Governing law
- Legal form
*Your company must have at least one person in the director role
To appoint a corporate shareholder you will require the following information:
- Company name
- Authorising person’s name
- Registered office address
- Number of shares held
- Value of shares held
To appoint a corporate PSC you will require the following information:
- Company name
- Registered office
- Company number
- Legal form
- Governing law
- Nature of control
Although the secretary is now an optional appointment, you can still appoint a corporate secretary if you wish. To appoint a corporate secretary you will require the following information:
- Company name
- Authorising person’s name (eg a director from the company)
- Registered office address
- Company type – EEA or Non EEA?
- Country registered
- Registration number
- Governing law
- Legal form
If you’re using Company Formation MadeSimple and want to make a corporate appointment during the company formation process:
1. Navigate to the relevant appointment:
2. Click the corporate appointment link:
3. Enter the required information and then select ‘Continue’
4. Complete the company formation process
If you’ve already formed your company and now want to make a corporate appointment:
1. Log in to Company Formation MadeSimple
2. Select ‘My Companies’ and click on your company name:
3. Scroll down to the relevant section and click the link:
4. Click the corporate appointment link:
5. Enter the required information and then select ‘Continue’ – the appointment is normally accepted within a few working hours
We hope you’ve found this post helpful. Keep an eye on the blog for more company formation hints and tips.