Company director name

[Sir Lord Poopie]

I would like to ascertain if a company director can use his second forename instead of his commonly know forename to register a directorship with.

Example - 'Timothy Jim Smith', commonly known as Timothy Smith, would like to register his directorship under 'Jim Smith' - is this going to be feasible:

a) Without complaint?
b) Without divulging his forename 'Timothy' entirely?

Thank you.

[Sir Lord Poopie]

Alternatively could our fictional director be known under T.J. Smith, T. Smith or J. Smith?

[KevinCamaroSS]

From my somewhat hazy memory I believe the directors appointment form requires the full name, therefore would require all 3 names. Why are they trying to avoid using the first name?

[Actus Reus]

I don't see it as problematic myself - just fill in the AP01 without the first name.

[blueg33]

Why? Just use your name. What are you hiding?

[KevinCamaroSS]

Actus Reus said:

I don't see it as problematic myself - just fill in the AP01 without the first name.

Merely that it is illegal to do so:

Companies Act 2006 states said:

163 Particulars of directors to be registered: individuals

(1)A company's register of directors must contain the following particulars in the case of an individual—

(a)name and any former name;

(b)a service address;

(c)the country or state (or part of the United Kingdom) in which he is usually resident;

(d)nationality;

(e)business occupation (if any);

(f)date of birth.

(2)For the purposes of this section “name” means a person's Christian name (or other forename) and surname, except that in the case of—

(a)a peer, or

(b)an individual usually known by a title,

the title may be stated instead of his Christian name (or other forename) and surname or in addition to either or both of them.

(3)For the purposes of this section a “former name” means a name by which the individual was formerly known for business purposes.

Where a person is or was formerly known by more than one such name, each of them must be stated.

My bold highlights

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

It happens all the time. Not usually for dodgy reasons, just that the people who fill the forms in don't necessarily do it correctly.

I'm registered at Companies House as Steve & Stephen simply because Stephen is my name, but Steve is what I'm known as. (except when I'm in trouble)

Creditsafe etc still manage to merge my various entries, probably based on post code and date of birth.

[Actus Reus]

KevinCamaroSS said:

CA2006 stuff

Aren't the Register of directors and Companies House records separate? They may not be - I don't know and no time to check.

If the OP really wants just knock up a seed poll and change name - takes ten minutes and needs no input from any lawyers, just a couple of witnesses (assuming he's British anyway).

[blueg33]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

It happens all the time. Not usually for dodgy reasons, just that the people who fill the forms in don't necessarily do it correctly.

I'm registered at Companies House as Steve & Stephen simply because Stephen is my name, but Steve is what I'm known as. (except when I'm in trouble)

Creditsafe etc still manage to merge my various entries, probably based on post code and date of birth.

I use two addresses mainly my home address but occasionally forms have been completed using my registered office address (that's co sec departments for you).

The searches all seem to put two and two together, but I have an uncommon name, I guess if I was called John Smith there could be issues.

[KevinCamaroSS]

Actus Reus said:

Aren't the Register of directors and Companies House records separate? They may not be - I don't know and no time to check.

If the OP really wants just knock up a seed poll and change name - takes ten minutes and needs no input from any lawyers, just a couple of witnesses (assuming he's British anyway).

I do not believe there are two separate records. The Companies House form (AP01) complies with the CA 2006, the same requirements apply. AP01 can be filled in online. The company itself must also hold a register of directors, same CA2006 rules apply.

[Sir Lord Poopie]

So, my company application was rejected because I used my initial as my forename. So the answer is 'No', [strike]big brother[/strike], erm, companies house require your name, as well as your blood, guts, everything.

[Eric Mc]

They want to know everything about EVERYBODY important involved in the company whether directors, shareholders or anybody else.

They don't want people hiding behind their corporations.

[anonymous-user]

Here is Richard Murphy on the subject

http://www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2016/11/26/the-...

[blueg33]

Sir Lord Poopie said:

So, my company application was rejected because I used my initial as my forename. So the answer is 'No', [strike]big brother[/strike], erm, companies house require your name, as well as your blood, guts, everything.

Good. Directors are responsible for the business and should not be trying to hide. Shame on you for trying to do so.