Fill and sign Form TM01 online
Tells Companies House that a director of a company has resigned or otherwise stopped being a director.
Form TM01 at a glance
- Official name
- Termination of appointment of director (TM01)
- Issued by
- Companies House
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Category
- Business and companies
- Language
- English
- Who uses it
- UK companies whose director has left, usually filed by another director or the company secretary.
- Signature
Check with the recipient
The paper TM01 does not need a signature. It is authenticated by entering the printed name of a director, secretary or other authorised person.
- Instructions
- Official Companies House page
Form TM01 tells Companies House that a director's appointment has ended, for example after a resignation. Companies House asks you to file online where you can, but the paper form is still available. Open the official form from GOV.UK in BunnyDoc's free Sign PDF tool straight from this page, type into its fillable fields and download it to print and post. Everything happens in your browser, so the file never leaves your device.
How to fill in and sign Form TM01
Check the paper form is right for you
Use TM01 only for a director. A company secretary leaving uses TM02. Do not use the paper form if the company is in the PROOF (PROtected Online Filing) scheme.
Company details (section 1)
Enter the company name and number exactly as they appear on the public register.
Director's details (section 2)
Enter the director's name as shown on the register, and their month and year of birth if you choose. Only one appointment can be ended per form.
Date of termination (section 3)
Enter the date the director stopped being a director.
Authentication (section 4)
Enter the printed name of the person filing, such as a director or the company secretary. The form says you do not need to include a signature.
Print and post within 14 days
Print it at full size on white A4 paper and send it to the Companies House address for your company on gov.uk/companies-house/offices. Changes to directors must be reported within 14 days.
What you need before you start
- The company name and number.
- The director's full name as shown on the register.
- The date their appointment ended.
Online or paper?
GOV.UK says paper forms take longer to process and asks you to file online through the Companies House online service where you can. You must tell Companies House about changes to directors within 14 days.
Common mistakes
- Using TM01 for a company secretary instead of TM02.
- Trying to end more than one appointment on a single form.
- A company name or number that does not match the register.
- Missing the 14-day deadline.
Form TM01: frequently asked questions
Does the TM01 need a signature?
No. The paper form says to enter your printed name and that you do not need to include a signature.
How long do I have to file a TM01?
Changes to directors must be reported to Companies House within 14 days.
Who can file the TM01?
A director, the company secretary, a person authorised, or an insolvency practitioner or similar office holder listed on the form.
Where do I send a paper TM01?
To the Companies House address for your company's registration area, listed at gov.uk/companies-house/offices.
Is BunnyDoc connected to Companies House?
No. BunnyDoc is not affiliated with Companies House. We link to the official form on GOV.UK and give you a free tool to fill it in your browser.
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