Company name change

Introduction

This schedule sets out the scope of services we will provide.

The purpose of this schedule is to clearly define what is and is not included in the scope of our work.

This schedule should be read in conjunction with our engagement letter and our standard terms of business.

Included work

As part of our agreed services, we will:

  • Prepare and submit the application to Companies House to change your company’s registered name
  • Ensure the appropriate statutory forms and resolutions are filed so the name change is correctly approved and recorded
  • Confirm Companies House’s acknowledgement of the name change and provide you with the updated certificate of incorporation and relevant details for your records and future use

 

 

Please note: this list is not exhaustive. Any work not specifically listed under "Included work" is deemed outside the scope of this engagement unless we have expressly agreed otherwise in writing.

 

Where additional work is required, we will advise you of the scope, our proposed fee, and obtain your agreement before proceeding.

Excluded work

The following work is outside the scope of this service unless separately agreed in writing:

  • Ongoing company secretarial services, such as filing confirmation statements, updating the PSC register, or maintaining statutory registers under the new company name
  • Advice on shareholder agreements, company law matters, or corporate governance beyond the name change
  • Updating banks, contracts, stationery, branding, or other commercial documents to reflect the new company name
  • HMRC registrations or tax matters beyond notifying them of the name change

 

Please note: this list is not exhaustive. Any work not specifically listed under "Included work" is deemed outside the scope of this engagement unless we have expressly agreed otherwise in writing.

 

Where additional work is required, we will advise you of the scope, our proposed fee, and obtain your agreement before proceeding.

Your responsibilities

You agree to:

  • Provide us promptly with all information and documentation required to complete the company name change (e.g., current company details, proposed new name, director and shareholder information)
  • Ensure the information supplied is complete, accurate, and not misleading
  • Respond to any queries from Companies House or HMRC directly where they require personal confirmation
  • Keep us informed of any changes in your company’s circumstances that may affect the name change process or statutory compliance

Our responsibilities

We agree to:

  • Prepare and submit the company name change application to Companies House based on the information you provide
  • Take reasonable care to ensure the application is accurate and submitted in the correct form
  • Notify you of any correspondence we receive from Companies House relating to your name change
  • Confirm the updated company details and provide you with the revised certificate of incorporation once Companies House has processed the application