{"id":6395,"date":"2019-08-12T08:50:28","date_gmt":"2019-08-12T07:50:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/?p=6395"},"modified":"2024-01-30T10:27:23","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T10:27:23","slug":"how-many-directors-does-a-company-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/how-many-directors-does-a-company-need\/","title":{"rendered":"How many directors does a company need?"},"content":{"rendered":"

To set up a private limited company in the UK, you will need to appoint a minimum of one company director. There is no statutory limit to the number of directors that can be appointed at any one time or throughout the life of a company unless certain restrictions are stated in the articles of association.<\/p>\n

Directors can be appointed during the company formation process and at any time thereafter. However, there must always be at least one appointed company director who is a natural person, as opposed to a corporate director (i.e., another company or firm).<\/p>\n Our Fully Inclusive Package - the perfect way to form a company<\/span><\/a>\n \n

In some cases, a company\u2019s\u00a0articles of association<\/a> may stipulate that more than one director, or a specific number of directors, should be appointed. Furthermore, if you are setting up a public limited company (PLC), you will be required to appoint a minimum of two directors and a company secretary.<\/p>\n

Who can be a company director?<\/h3>\n

Almost anyone can be a company director. The main requirements are that the individual is:<\/p>\n