This is a guide to completing the paper AP02 form, which you will need to file at Companies House if you appoint another company as a new director of your company. This is known as a corporate director. The paper AP02 form should be used if your company is not registered for WebFiling.
The AP02 form should be filed within 14 days of the date of the corporate director's appointment, to confirm their company details. Note however, the usual 14 day deadline has been extended to 42 days during the COVID-19 pandemic. Failing to file the AP02 form can potentially attract a fine and constitute an offence by both the company and any officers who are at fault.
If the director you are appointing is an individual, rather than another company, you should file the AP01 form rather than the AP02.
For further guidance on the process to follow when your company is appointing a new director, see our detailed Q&A on Appointment of new directors.