Company Name Change

Change your company name the proper way, with nothing left half-done

Change your company name the right way. We prepare the members resolution, file the NM01 with Companies House, obtain your new certificate of incorporation on change of name, and update HMRC and your statutory records.

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Fixed monthly fee
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A named accountant, not a portal

What’s included

Everything, for one fixed fee

Name availability check. We confirm the new name is free and not blocked by the sensitive-word or similarity rules.
Resolution & NM01. The special resolution and Companies House change-of-name form prepared and filed.
New certificate. Your certificate of incorporation on change of name obtained from Companies House.
Records updated. HMRC, your statutory registers and company record updated to the new name.

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Sound familiar?

The job that costs you when it slips

Changing a company name looks simple until you try it. It needs a shareholder resolution, the right Companies House filing, and a new certificate of incorporation before the change is actually legal, and the new name has to clear the availability and sensitive-word rules first.

Miss a step and you can end up with a rejected filing, a name that is not properly changed, or records at HMRC and the bank that no longer match. A rebrand should not start with a compliance mess.

Needing a special resolution done correctly
A new name that might clash or breach the rules
The NM01 and certificate of incorporation to handle
HMRC and statutory records left out of step
Filings rejected over sensitive words or similarity
A rebrand stalled by Companies House admin

What we do

Hand it over, and consider it handled

Changing a limited company name is more than picking a new one. It usually needs a special resolution of the shareholders (or a change under your articles), a filing with Companies House, and a new certificate of incorporation before the change is legally effective.

We check the new name is available and allowed, prepare the resolution and the NM01, file it with Companies House, and then update HMRC, your statutory registers and your company record so the change is clean and complete.

Name availability check

We confirm the new name is free and not blocked by the sensitive-word or similarity rules.

Resolution & NM01

The special resolution and Companies House change-of-name form prepared and filed.

New certificate

Your certificate of incorporation on change of name obtained from Companies House.

Records updated

HMRC, your statutory registers and company record updated to the new name.

Who it’s for

Is this you?

If any of these sound familiar, this is exactly what we can take off your plate. Not sure? A quick, free call will settle it.

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Companies rebranding or repositioning
Owners who registered a placeholder name at formation
Businesses resolving a name clash or trademark issue
Companies changing after a buyout or restructure

Why it pays

More than a box ticked, time and money back

Cleared before you commit

We check the new name is available and allowed before filing, so there are no rejections or surprises.

Done by the book

The special resolution, NM01 and new certificate of incorporation all handled correctly and in order.

Legally effective

We see the change through to the new certificate, the point at which your new name is actually live.

Records kept in step

HMRC and your statutory registers updated, with a checklist for your bank, website and contracts.

Key dates

Deadlines we keep you ahead of

How it is approved

Usually a special resolution (75% of shareholders) or a method set out in your articles.

Companies House fee

£20 online, or £30 for the same-day service.

When it takes effect

The change is legal once Companies House issues the new certificate of incorporation.

Transparent pricing

Know the price before we start

A small fixed fee with the Companies House filing fee included, covering the resolution, the NM01 and updating your records, agreed up front.

A fixed quote, agreed before any work
No hourly billing, no year-end surprises
Cancel any time, no long tie-ins

A fixed monthly fee,
tailored to your business

Confirmed after a free, no-obligation quote.

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Why Provense

A team that does the work, and picks up the phone

Checked first

Availability and the sensitive-word rules confirmed before filing, so the change is not rejected.

Resolution to certificate

Every step handled in order, from the members resolution to the new certificate of incorporation.

Records joined up

HMRC and statutory registers updated by the same team that files the change.

Still deciding?

The honest answers to what you’re thinking

Can I not just change it on the Companies House website?

You can file the NM01 yourself if your resolution is in order and the name clears the rules. We make sure the resolution is correct, the name is allowed, and your HMRC and statutory records are updated, so nothing is left half-done.

Will it disrupt my business?

No. Your company number, history and bank account continue unchanged; only the registered name changes. We give you a checklist so you can update your branding and contracts in your own time.

What if my chosen name is taken?

We check availability first and flag any clash or sensitive-word issue before filing, so you can choose a name that will actually be accepted.

How quickly can it be done?

Companies House offers a same-day name change for an extra fee. Once your resolution is ready, we can file quickly and obtain the new certificate promptly.

How it works

Simple, from day one

01
Check the name

We confirm availability and that the name meets the Companies House rules.
02
Resolve & file

We prepare the resolution, complete the NM01 and file the change with Companies House.
03
Update everywhere

New certificate obtained, HMRC and your statutory records updated to match.

FAQ

Company Name Change questions, answered

How do I change my company name?

Most companies change their name by passing a special resolution (a 75% shareholder vote) or by a method allowed in their articles, then filing form NM01 with Companies House. The change becomes legal when Companies House issues a new certificate of incorporation. We handle the whole process for you.

How much does it cost to change a company name?

Companies House charges £20 to change a name online, or £30 for the same-day service. We prepare the resolution, file the NM01 and update your records for a small fixed fee with the filing cost included.

Does changing my name change my company number?

No. Your company registration number stays the same and the company continues exactly as before. Only the name on the public record changes, so your history, contracts and bank account remain intact, though you should update them to the new name.

Can I use any name I want?

Almost. The name cannot be the same as or too similar to an existing company, and certain sensitive words and expressions need permission. We check availability and the rules before filing so the change is not rejected.

What do I need to update after the change?

Your stationery, website, bank, contracts and HMRC records should all reflect the new name. We update HMRC and your statutory registers and give you a checklist for the rest.

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