There are several types, or legal structures, of company registration. You can change the status of a private limited company to:

• A public limited company (PLC). An example would be one that sells shares in the company on the stock market.
• An unlimited company (Unltd). An examples would be one whose members would not be liable for any of its financial obligations.

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Registering Status Changes by Post

You must send the details of any company formation changes by post.

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Re-register as a Public Limited Company (PLC)

You will need to use ‘Form RR01‘ for a private limited company to re-register as a public limited company (PLC). Download the application form, fill it in, and attach copies of:

• A special resolution (or a written resolution)
• The new articles of association for the company
• A balance sheet (not more than seven months old)
• An auditor’s statement and an auditor’s report

Note: Send all the documents to the address written on application form RR01 with a cheque for £20 (the same-day service costs £50).

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Re-registration as an Unlimited Company (Unltd)

You must use ‘Form RR05‘ to make an application as a private limited company for re-registration as an unlimited company. Download the application form, fill it in, and attach copies of:

• A ‘form of assent‘ (a statement that shows all members have agreed to the re-registration). You can use the form of assent template for the re-registration of a public company as private and unlimited.
• A printed copy of the new articles of association for the company.

Note: Send all the documents to the address written on application form RR05 with a cheque for £20. You can also view a list of Companies House fees on the GOV.UK website.

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