Appoint or remove a company director in minutes

Avoid legal errors. We handle your director changes quickly and correctly, ensuring your company records stay compliant with Companies House.
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How Smartledger Solutions updates your company directors

We convert a legally required process into a smooth, error-free experience to ensure your director changes are filed correctly with Companies House.
Information collection

We collect all required details for appointing or resigning a director, including personal information and effective dates.

Filing preparation

Your application is reviewed and prepared according to Companies House requirements to avoid rejection or errors.

Submission & confirmation

Once filed, you receive instant confirmation, and we securely store your updated documentation.

Director changes in the UK explained

Any change to your company’s directors must be reported promptly to Companies House to keep your public record compliant and accurate.
Director appointments

Providing full personal details, service address, and appointment date

Director resignations

Confirming resignation details and updating the company register

PSC implications

Ensuring updates to People with Significant Control (if applicable)

Internal records

Maintaining statutory registers of directors and officers

Legal accuracy

Ensuring your company information always reflects its real structure

Failure to update director details can result in penalties

Not reporting changes promptly can lead to non-compliance, rejected filings, or even investigations from Companies House. Submit your director updates within the required timeframe to keep your business legally protected.
From Just £10

Why choose Smartledger for director changes?

From director updates to compliance, filings, and support — we manage it all. Our team works directly with Companies House to ensure accurate and timely updates.
Lifetime free support
Simple and transparent process
Affordable pricing
Expert compliance guidance

Frequently Asked Questions

You must report any appointment or resignation as soon as possible so your company record remains accurate and legally compliant.

You’ll need:

  • Full name

  • Date of birth

  • Nationality

  • Service address

  • Residential address (not publicly shown)

  • Appointment date

Yes. A director can resign at any time as long as the company has at least one active director remaining.
Not necessarily. Being a director and being a shareholder are separate roles, unless a PSC update is required.
Yes, we update PSC information when director changes affect control or ownership.
Most updates are processed within hours, depending on Companies House processing times.
Yes. UK residency is not required to become a director of a UK limited company.

Unsure about the director appointment or resignation process?

Contact us — we’ll guide you through every step.

Update your company directors today