AD01 Form: Change the Registered Office Address of a Business
Companies House will send an email notification to any companies who have had a change of address within the last 10years. This includes changes such as moving offices, changing name, merging or splitting into multiple entities, etc.
A downloadable pdf version of formAD01 is available here. Please note that this form must be completed by the person responsible for the company’s affairs. If you do not know who this is, please contact us via our online enquiry form.
We recommend that you download the form and print it out before completing it. You can then post the completed form to Companies House along with the relevant supporting documentation.
If you wish to use one of our managed mail services, please refer to our terms and conditions.
Please note that we cannot accept responsibility for lost documents sent via our managed mail service.
Related Forms To AD01
AD01 form can only be updated if the company name is updated. If you want to change the company name, use AD02 form. This form allows changing the company name. You can update the address information, phone number, email addresses and fax numbers.
If you want to add employees to the organization, use AD03 form. This form allows adding employees to the organization. You can enter employee names, job titles, departmental affiliations, contact information, salary ranges, etc.
AD01 Form Charge
Companies House has announced that the charge for filling out the new AD 01 form is £50. This includes the cost of printing the forms, postage, and processing fees. The fee covers up to three changes per year. If you are making multiple changes, there is no additional charge.
The form itself is simple enough. There are eight sections where information needs to be entered. These include the following: Company Name; Registered Office Address; Contact Details; Financial Information; and Other Information.
A business owner must fill out this form correctly before submitting it. However, once the form is submitted, the change takes about two weeks to become effective.
Once the form is submitted, Companies House will send a confirmation email to the applicant. In addition, the company’s current registration number will remain unchanged.
If a company wants to make further changes to its registered office address, it must submit another AD 01 form.
CAN AND CAN’T FOR FORM AD01
If you are planning to open a limited liability partnership (LLP), you must know the difference between the LLP AD01 form and the Partnership Act Article 29 form.
The LLP AD01 form is used to change the registered office address of a limited liability partnership. This form is different from the Partnership Act Article 29.
Article 29 is used to register a limited liability partnership. In addition, it is used to add partners to an existing limited liability partnership.
In contrast, the LLP AD01 form is only used to change the registered offices of a limited liability partnership that already exists.
This article explains the differences between the LLP AD01 and Article 29 forms.
Address for AD01 Form
The Address for AD01 form must be signed by the person whose signature appears on the application form. This includes the applicant and his/her spouse, children, parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters, uncles and aunties, nephews and nieces, and anyone else named in the application form.
If the applicant is under 18, he/she must sign the form in front of a witness.
You cannot use your own handwriting to fill out the form. You must print clearly and legibly.
Do not write anything over the lines.
Fill in the blanks carefully.
Make sure the date and the place are correct.
Sign the form and send it to the address shown on the application form.
Important Notes
The following information relates to our online forms. If you are submitting a form via email we recommend that you print it out and fill it in completely before sending it to us.
We do not accept forms submitted via email.
If you receive an error message please check the spelling of your name and your email address.
Please ensure that your email addresses match exactly what you put into the form fields.
Forms sent via email will not be accepted.
You must enter a valid email address.
Your email address cannot be blank.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why You Might Want to Alter Your Company’s Address
If you are looking to start a new business venture, whether online or offline, you may want to consider changing your business address. While most people think of changing addresses as being necessary to avoid unwanted visitors, there are many benefits to doing so. Here are just a few things you might find out about why you may want to change your business address:
1. Avoid Unwanted Visitors
While it is important to make sure that your business address is correct and updated, it is equally important to ensure that it is not publicly accessible. If someone sees your business address – even if it is incorrect – they may assume that you operate from that location, and thus show up at your doorstep without warning.
2. Save Money on Mailing Services
Mailing lists are expensive. They can cost anywhere from $10-$100+ per month depending on how much data you require. However, if you do not wish to receive unsolicited advertising or marketing materials, then it makes sense to change your business address to one that does not attract such attention.
3. Improve Brand Image
Having a professionally designed logo and web presence is essential to building brand recognition among your target audience. By choosing a different address, you can help improve your brand image in a number of ways. For example, if your current address contains a typo or outdated information, potential customers may associate your business with the wrong impression.
How to Change a Business’ Registered Address?
If you want to make sure that you keep up to date with your company’s registered office address, there are some simple steps you can take. To begin with, simply log into the Web Filing Service, found here, and select ‘Change my Company’s address’. This will bring up the option to update your registered office address with Companies House.
You can also download the FORM AD01 form from Companies House and send it to yourself via post. Once received, fill out the form completely and sign it. Then return the completed form to Companies House, and they will review it and approve it.
Once approved, you will receive an email confirming your request. Your updated address will now show on the register of companies.
To make sure that your registered office address is correct, check your bank statements and credit card bills each month. If you find discrepancies, contact Companies House immediately. They will notify you of any errors and ask for proof of ownership.
