How to Obtain the IN01 Form After Registering a UK Company

The IN01 form contains important company information and may be required when registering for certain services, such as Payoneer. In a previous article, Xiaoz shared insights on registering a UK company. This article continues by explaining how to obtain the IN01 form after registration.

About the IN01 Form

The IN01 form is an official document that must be submitted to Companies House (the UK Companies Registry) when registering a new company. This form is used to apply for the formation of a new limited company, whether it is a private limited company or a public limited company. The IN01 form contains all the basic information required for the company's establishment, which is crucial for its legal registration and operation in the UK.

The IN01 form primarily includes detailed information on the following sections:

• Company Name: The name you wish to register for your company.
• Registered Office Address: The company's legal registered address, which must be located in the UK.
• Company Type: Specifies whether the company is a private limited company or a public limited company.
• Corporate Governance Structure: Includes the memorandum and articles of association the company intends to adopt.
• Director Information: Personal details of all directors, who are responsible for managing the company's day-to-day operations.
• Secretary (if applicable): Details of the appointed secretary (mandatory for public limited companies).
• Shareholder or Guarantor Information: Details of shareholders (in limited companies) or guarantors (in companies formed by guarantee), including the shares held or guarantees provided.
• Share Capital Details (if applicable): Includes the class of shares and the number and value of shares in each class.
• Compliance Statement: Confirms that the company and its directors comply with relevant laws and regulations.

Submitting the IN01 form is a key step in establishing a new company. It must be filled out carefully to ensure all provided information is accurate and up-to-date. Once Companies House accepts and processes the IN01 form, your company will be officially registered, and you will receive a certificate of incorporation, which serves as proof of the company's legal existence. Additionally, your company information will be published in the public records of Companies House, accessible to anyone.

How to Obtain the IN01 Form

First, visit the Companies House official website: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/ and enter your company name to search.

Locate your company in the search results and click to view the details.

Switch to the "Filing history" section, find "View PDF," and click to view and download the document.

Subsequently, if you need to provide proof of address or shareholding structure when registering for certain services, you can use the IN01 form as evidence.

Conclusion

The above is the complete guide on how to obtain the IN01 form for a UK company. After obtaining the IN01 form, it is recommended to download the PDF file to your local device for future use.