Changing a company’s name

The directors of a company can change its name by submitting the appropriate documentation to Companies House with the required fee.

Before making a change, the directors should check that the new name will be accepted by Companies House. If the name includes a sensitive word, you will have to provide the appropriate documentation to support your application. For more information about company names and sensitive words.

To change a company’s name, the Directors will have to comply with the provisions of the company’s Articles of Association (the articles) and any terms included in a shareholders agreement.