Document Submission Checklists

Re-registration

Checklist

Re-registration type	Documents Required
Private Limited -	Special/Written resolution Form 43(3) Form 43(3)(e) Printed copy of Memorandum and Articles of Association. Balance Sheet dated no more than 7 months before receipt of form 43(3) Auditors statement Auditors report
PLC - Private Limited	Special/Written resolution (which should be declared unanimously passed or re-registration is held for 6 weeks) Application form 53 Printed copy of altered Memorandum and Articles
Limited - unlimited	Form 49(1) Form 49(8)(a) Statutory declaration by directors of the company (form 49(8)(b) may be used) Printed copy of altered Memorandum and Articles
Unlimited - limited	Special resolution which must state whether company limited by share or guarantee. Form 51 Printed copy of Memorandum and Articles

All re-registrations are subject to £20 filing fee or £50 same-day priority fee. A company incorporating a change of name must file a further fee of £10 or £50 for the same-day-service. All documents are examined before re-registration can commence.

Forms are available, free of charge from Companies House. The quickest way to get them is via the Forms page or by telephoning 0870 3333636.

* All fees must be made payable to 'Companies House’.