{"id":10414,"date":"2023-07-26T19:50:42","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T18:50:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/?p=10414"},"modified":"2024-05-01T00:20:33","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T23:20:33","slug":"congratulations-on-becoming-a-director-letter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/congratulations-on-becoming-a-director-letter\/","title":{"rendered":"Dealing with your \u2018Congratulations on becoming a director\u2019 letter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shortly after a company has been formed, Companies House will send a letter with the heading \u2018Congratulations on becoming a director\u2019 to the residential address of the company director(s).<\/p>\n

This letter can be a little disconcerting, especially to someone who\u2019s not entirely sure of their new responsibilities as a limited company director. Here, we break the letter down, section by section, and explain what you need to do to ensure your new company remains compliant.<\/p>\n

What does the letter say?<\/h3>\n

Sent by Companies House<\/a> to the residential address of each director (not the registered office address or director’s service address), the main body of the letter is as follows:<\/p>\n

Congratulations on becoming a director<\/p>\n

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You\u2019ve been appointed as a director of EXAMPLE COMPANY NAME LTD.<\/p>\n

As a director, you\u2019re legally responsible for running the company. You must keep company records and report any changes to us. You\u2019ll need to:<\/p>\n

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