{"id":5253,"date":"2017-03-15T11:19:36","date_gmt":"2017-03-15T11:19:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qualityformations.co.uk\/blog\/?p=5253"},"modified":"2024-05-01T01:16:05","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T00:16:05","slug":"appointing-removing-limited-company-directors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/appointing-removing-limited-company-directors\/","title":{"rendered":"Appointing and removing limited company directors"},"content":{"rendered":"

There may come a time during the life of your limited company when you need to appoint a new director or remove an existing one. Whether you’re bringing in a new business partner or an existing director resigns or retires, you need to follow specific procedures when appointing and removing limited company directors.<\/p>\n Director Appointment and Resignation Service<\/span><\/a>\n \n

The rules and procedures for appointing and removing limited company directors are stated in the articles of association<\/a>. This should be your first point of reference before taking action. Typically, directors are appointed and removed on the authority of shareholders or guarantors (members) at a general meeting.<\/p>\n

Members are the owners of a company, so they get to make these types of important decisions that occur infrequently. The proposed resolution to appoint or remove a director is presented to members at a general meeting or in writing and put to a vote. The resolution is passed if the required majority (above 50%) of votes are cast in favour of the proposal.<\/p>\n

In many companies, however, members may delegate the power to appoint and remove directors to the existing board of directors.<\/p>\n

Appointing the first directors<\/h3>\n

The first directors are appointed during the company formation process<\/a>. They are chosen by the subscribers (i.e., the members who subscribe to the memorandum of association and set up the company) and named on form IN01. This is the company registration form that you submit to Companies House.<\/p>\n

The directors automatically assume office on the date of incorporation. Their information is added to the public register of companies. You must also include their details in your company\u2019s own Register of Directors and Register of Directors\u2019 Usual Residential Addresses, which should be kept at your registered office address<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Appointing new directors after company formation<\/h3>\n

If you need to replace a director or appoint an additional director after your company has been incorporated (registered), the directors (if permitted) or shareholders will need to complete form AP01 or AP02. This form should then be sent to Companies House within 14 days of the appointment. You can send it by post or you can submit it online using Companies House WebFiling service or Quality Company Formations’ free Admin Portal.<\/p>\n

Appointing a human person as a director<\/h4>\n

To appoint a human person as a director, you should complete form AP01. You will need the following information to hand:<\/p>\n