Board minutes to change a company's registered name
- Quick and easy to complete
- Compliant with Companies Act 2006 and the model articles of association
- Customisable for your needs
Use these board minutes to change a company name if you want to get your directors' approval to a name change in a board meeting.
Although you can change the name that you trade under if you want to, you cannot change the actual name of your company without following the proper process of getting approvals from both your directors and shareholders, and filing the necessary paperwork at Companies House. You can use these board minutes for the directors' approval part of the process.
These board minutes and accompanying guidance are drafted for a company with model articles of association. If your directors would prefer a written resolution to holding a board meeting, you can use Written board resolution to change company name.
If your company only has one director, you should use Sole director resolution to change company name instead.
Q&A
When should I use this document?
You should use these board minutes to change your company name if your company has more than one director and they want to approve the name change in a board meeting.
These board minutes are designed to be used by a company with the model articles. If your company uses other articles of association, or if you have a shareholders' agreement, check whether they include a different process for approving a name change. If there is one, follow it.
If you are not sure whether your company has the model articles or not, you can check your company's online entry at Companies House.
What does this document cover?
These board minutes for a change of company name include resolutions for your board to:
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approve the suggested name change;
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get shareholder approval of the name change; and
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deal with the various practicalities and paperwork which result.
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Why do I need this document?
You need these board minutes (or, if you prefer not to have a board meeting, the Written board resolution to change company name) to record your directors' decision to change your company's registered name. These board minutes show that you have followed the proper process. Keep a copy as part of your company's record-keeping obligations.
Where can I find out more?
For further information about how to change your company's name, including the full process to follow, see Changing a company's name.
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