The information needed to appoint a company director is relatively basic, and we’ll touch on this shortly, but first let’s answer one of the main questions we receive here at 1st Formations.
Do I need to include middle names when appointing a director?
Yes, you should use middle names
Companies House, the UK’s registrar of companies, does not need you to include a director’s middle name when making an appointment (whether this is at incorporation or post-company formation).
However, we recommend that you do use middle names. This is because third parties, primarily banks, often request that any people in the company be appointed with their full name.
We have seen instances where a director has had to file a CH01 – Change the details of a director form because a bank, or another lender, could not assist them without their full name.
So, as a general rule, a director’s name should replicate what appears on their passport.
What other information do I need to appoint a company director?
For each person being appointed as a director, you will need to provide:
- Title
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Nationality
- Occupation
- Residential address
- Service address (also known as a correspondence address)
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So there you have it – yes, you should use a person’s middle name when they are being appointed as a company director.
We offer a service dedicated to assisting companies appoint (and resign) individuals the correct way, and so ensuring that their company is fully compliant.
With our Director Appointment & Resignation Service, we’ll take care of preparing and filing the necessary Companies House forms, as well as providing the board resolution. All for only £29.99 plus VAT.
We hope you have found this post helpful. Please let us know, via a comment, if you have any questions about this post – or company formations in general, and we’ll be happy to help.
Thank you for this information. I didn’t know if my middle name was needed so thanks for clarifying these key details :)
No problem at all.
We’re glad you found the post helpful.
Best regards,
The 1st Formations Team
Thanks, Mathew for another insightful blog.
These blogs are really assisting me with my business plan and make me feel a lot more at ease when the time comes to incorporate my limited company.
That’s brilliant to hear, thank you so much for the comment!
Best regards,
The 1st Formations Team
I always think its best to use the name as it appears on your passport. Helpful article as usual.
It is definitely best to use it as it appears on the passport.
Thanks for the comment.
Best regards,
The 1st Formations Team
This is something they don’t warn you about. Thanks for posting! :)
Thanks for taking the time to comment!
We’re glad that you found it useful.
Best regards,
The 1st Formations Team