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Form CH02: Change Corporate Director Details UK

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Written by Brad Askew Solicitor (non-practising)
Brad is on the roll of solicitors of England & Wales but does not hold a practising certificate and does not provide legal advice.
Updated June 2026 · England & Wales
When a corporate body sits on the board of a UK company as a director, its registered details need to stay current at Companies House. That is where form CH02 comes in. It is the notification used to tell the registrar that something has changed about a corporate director, whether that is the registered office address, the service address, or the name under which the entity trades. Keeping this information accurate is not just good housekeeping, it is a statutory requirement under the Companies Act 2006. Miss the filing window and the company, along with its officers, can face penalties. This page walks through what CH02 is for, when it needs to be filed, and the practical steps involved in getting the update recorded correctly. If you want to talk through your particular situation with someone who understands company filings, our phone service connects you with an experienced legal adviser.

What this document is

Form CH02 is the paper filing used to notify Companies House of a change in the particulars of a corporate director. A corporate director is a company or other legal entity (rather than a natural person) that has been appointed to the board of another company.

The sorts of changes this form captures include a new registered or principal office address, a change of service address, an amendment to the corporate name, or an update to the place of registration or registration number. It is distinct from CH01, which deals with changes to a human director's details, and from AP02, which is used when appointing a corporate director in the first place.

The obligation to keep the register up to date comes from Part 10 of the Companies Act 2006. Filings can also be made electronically through the Companies House online service, which is usually faster and provides an instant acknowledgement. The paper CH02 remains available where online filing is not practical or where the changes cannot be captured through the digital route.

How to use this document

  1. Confirm what has actually changed. Before filling anything in, pin down precisely which particulars of the corporate director have changed and the exact date the change took effect. This matters because the 14 day filing clock runs from that date, not from when you notice the change or get around to dealing with it.
  2. Gather the current and new details. You will need the company's own name and registration number, the full corporate director's existing details as they currently appear on the register, and the new information you are reporting. Having the old and new particulars side by side helps avoid transcription errors that can lead to a rejected filing.
  3. Complete the CH02 form or file online. Download the current version of CH02 from gov.uk, or log into the Companies House online filing service and select the option to change a corporate officer's details. Fill in each section carefully. Incomplete forms get sent back and that eats into your 14 day window.
  4. Arrange authorised signature and submission. The paper form needs to be signed by a person authorised to file on the company's behalf, typically a director or the company secretary. Send the completed form to the Companies House address printed on it, or submit online using the company's authentication code. Online submissions are generally acknowledged within hours.
  5. Check the public register and keep your internal records aligned. A few working days after filing, search the company on the Companies House register to confirm the new details are showing correctly. Update your statutory registers at the same time so the internal records match what is on the public register.

Common questions

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Common questions

Q What is the deadline for filing CH02?
Companies House must be notified within 14 days of the change taking effect. The clock starts from the date the change actually happened, not the date you became aware of it or decided to file. Missing the deadline can expose the company and its officers to penalties, so it is sensible to treat the filing as a priority rather than leaving it near the end of the window.
Q Can I file CH02 online instead of on paper?
Yes. Companies House lets you update a corporate director's details through its online filing service using the company authentication code. The online route is usually quicker, gives you an immediate submission receipt, and reduces the risk of a form being rejected for simple errors. The paper CH02 remains available if you cannot or prefer not to file digitally.
Q Is there a fee for filing CH02?
Filing a change of director's details with Companies House is currently free of charge whether you file by paper or online. Fees do change from time to time though, so it is worth checking the current position on gov.uk before you file. Late filing can trigger other consequences, so keeping within the 14 day window matters more than the filing cost.
Q What is the difference between CH01 and CH02?
CH01 is used to update the details of an individual (human) director. CH02 is used where the director is a corporate entity, such as another company acting as a board member. The information required is slightly different because a corporate director has particulars like a registered number and place of incorporation rather than a date of birth or nationality.
Q What happens if I do not file CH02 on time?
Failing to notify Companies House of changes within the statutory period is an offence under the Companies Act 2006. Both the company and its officers can be liable, and persistent or serious non-compliance can lead to further enforcement action. Beyond the legal risk, an out of date register can cause practical problems with banks, counterparties, and anyone who relies on the public record.
Q Do I need to update anything else when a corporate director's details change?
Yes. The company's own statutory register of directors should be updated to match. You may also need to notify your bank, your accountants, HMRC if the change affects correspondence, and any contracts or insurance policies where the director's details are specified. The CH02 filing only takes care of the Companies House register, not your wider records.
Q Who can sign and submit the CH02 form?
The filing is made by the company whose register is being updated, not by the corporate director itself. In practice it is signed and submitted by a person authorised to act for the company, usually a director or the company secretary. For online filing, whoever submits the form needs access to the company authentication code issued by Companies House.
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Sources

This guide is based on primary UK law and official guidance.

Brad Askew, Solicitor (non-practising)

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