Rectification of Companies House Register
Errors or disputes on the Companies House register can have serious consequences for a business. We help companies, directors and shareholders correct inaccurate filings, resolve disputes over shareholdings or directorships, and restore confidence in the public record, with clear and proportionate legal advice.
Are errors on the Companies House register affecting your position?
Discovering inaccurate or misleading information on the Companies House register can be unsettling, particularly where it impacts ownership, control, or reputation. These issues often arise unexpectedly and can feel technical or difficult to resolve alone. Our role is to help you understand whether rectification is available, what the process involves, and how to address the issue without escalating matters unnecessarily.
You believe the register incorrectly shows who owns shares in the company, or reflects transfers that were never agreed, authorised, or properly completed.
A director has been wrongly appointed or removed, or filings have been made without proper authority, creating uncertainty over who controls the company.
You are concerned that documents have been filed at Companies House without your knowledge or consent, potentially as part of an internal dispute or breakdown in relations.
Inaccuracies in the register have existed for some time but are only now causing problems, for example during a sale, investment, or refinancing.
You are worried that incorrect public records could affect commercial relationships, funding, or confidence in the business.
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Rectification of Companies House Register Services
We advise on a range of issues affecting the accuracy of the Companies House register, tailoring our approach to the nature of the dispute and the outcome you are seeking.
Advising where the register does not reflect the true ownership of shares, including disputed transfers, historic errors, or allegations of unauthorised filings affecting shareholder rights.
Assisting where directors have been wrongly appointed or removed, or where filings do not accurately reflect board decisions or company authority.
Guidance where Companies House filings have been made without consent, including steps to challenge inaccuracies and protect the company’s position.
Preparing and managing applications to court where rectification is required, ensuring evidence is clear, focused and aligned with the legal tests applied by the court.
Supporting clients where rectification issues form part of a wider dispute, helping manage risk and maintain commercial stability.
How rectification of the Companies House register works
Rectification is a legal process designed to correct inaccuracies on the public register where filings do not reflect the true legal position. We focus on providing practical guidance and reducing the risk of costly missteps.
Not all disputes require court action. We assess whether the issue can be resolved by agreement, corrected through Companies House directly, or whether a court application is necessary.
Where agreement cannot be reached, the court has the power to order rectification of the register. We prepare and manage applications carefully, ensuring evidence is clear, proportionate and focused on the outcome you need.
Rectification issues often sit alongside shareholder disputes, director disagreements or allegations of misconduct. We help coordinate the wider picture, avoiding duplication and unnecessary escalation.
Extending Time to Register a Charge and Correction of Misstatement at Companies House
It is a requirement of the Companies Act 2006 that where a company creates a charge, that charge needs to be registered at Companies House within 21 Days.
If the charge is not registered within the 21 days then it will not bind the creditor, liquidator or administrator who benefits from the charge. Meaning that the lender’s interest will not be secured. If for some reason the charge is not registered within the 21 days, the Companies Act provides a route to rectify this error.
You can work with our specialist team, who has expertise in making successful applications to register Legal Charges or Debentures that have been filed at Companies House out of time. They have dealt with many of these applications and have had great success with these cases. We have a commercial approach and provide a cost-effective pricing structure.
We will prepare the application, all relevant evidence required by the court, comply with the procedural steps, and arrange for a representative to attend any hearing if necessary.
Examples of circumstances of when this application to the court is required are as follows.
Form MR01 (Particulars of Charge), was presented to Companies House in time, but it was rejected because it was completed incorrectly, was not signed, or a document contained wrong information, and the time to remedy the situation has expired.
You missed the 21-day statutory time limit to register a Legal Charge or Debenture at Companies House due to an error or oversight;
Rectification of Companies House Register of Charges
Where a company is borrowing or guaranteeing finance it is common for the company to grant security to the lender. This security may take the form of a mortgage or debenture, this security will be registered at Companies House on the company’s Charges Register.
Rectifying the Register
If the particulars of the charge that is on the register are incorrect, an application to court will need to be made to rectify these charges. The error may relate to one of the following particulars of the charge:
- The date of creation of the charge;
- A description of the instrument (if any) creating or evidencing the charge;
- The amount secured by the charge;
- The name and address of the person entitled to the charge; and
- Short particulars of the property charged.
If an error is made with regard to any of the above details, there is a chance that Companies House will reject the form. This could result in a delay in the filing; meaning that it is filed out of time. If this is the case, a court order will be required to extend the filing period. Alternatively, Companies House may accept the form and the incorrect information will be recorded on the Charges Register.
Alternatively, an error could be made where a notification that a charge is satisfied is wrongly filed. If this is the case, an application to remove the entry from the register and to change the status of the charge from ‘Satisfied’ to ‘Outstanding’ will need to be made.
It is important to ensure that the particulars of a charge are correct before sending them to the Registrar for registration. It is worthwhile checking the particulars of the charge within the deed match those details that are submitted on the appropriate form, and in relation to satisfied charges you should ensure that any charges have been satisfied in full.
Rectification of the Company Register
It is a requirement for all companies to keep and maintain an up-to-date company register. If an error is made on the details of the company whether this relates to the register of members, charges or any other information that is reflected on the company register then it is important to ensure that the register is rectified as soon as possible.
The appropriate method for rectifying the company register is not always clear and will be dependent on the type of rectification required and the seriousness of the error. In some cases, it will require the correct form being submitted to Companies House or the Registrar of Companies in other cases it will require an application to the court.
Our team are there to provide you with professional advice and guidance on the best course of action and will seek to resolve matters in the most commercial and cost-effective way.
All limited companies must keep registers of members in accordance with the Companies Act 2006
It is a requirement of the Companies Act that the register of members must include names and addresses of all members along with the date each of them became or ceased to be a shareholder. It should also include a statement of the shares held as well as the number and class and the amount paid for the shares.
If the members’ details are incorrect then this will need to be rectified. The appropriate method of rectification will be dependent on how serious the error is. Is the error a minor clerical administrative error or is a major change required?
Minor Error
Where an administrative error has been made then rectification can be achieved by submitting a form requesting the appropriate rectification. Examples of such errors are as follows:
- Typos in the name or address of a member;
- Incorrect dates of a transaction such as a share sale;
- Inconsistencies between numbers recorded in board minutes but not reflected within the register of members.
A request must be made to the Registrar of Companies to rectify the register and when they are satisfied that the discrepancy raised is a valid one then the statutory register can be amended to reflect the necessary rectification.
Major Error
Where the error is more severe, in order to rectify the register an application to the court will be required. Examples of such an error are:
- A person’s name is either entered on the register where it shouldn’t be present or omitted from the register where it should be present.
- A person ceases to be a member and the register is not updated to reflect this or an unreasonable delay in updating the register occurs.
The court will use its discretion to determine whether the register should be rectified, the court will also consider whether it is appropriate for the aggrieved party to be paid damages.
If you have noticed an error in your statutory register of members and need advice or assistance, please contact the dispute resolution team who will be able to assist.
Why choose Mullis & Peake
Rectification matters require both technical understanding and a measured approach. We focus on helping clients resolve issues efficiently, while protecting their wider commercial interests.
Clear advice on whether rectification is necessary or proportionate
Experience acting for companies, directors and shareholders
Careful handling of sensitive internal disputes
Accessible support from a trusted regional firm.
Frequently asked questions
Rectification is a legal process used to correct inaccurate or misleading information recorded at Companies House. This may involve errors relating to shareholdings, directorships, or company officers. Where the register does not reflect the true legal position, the court has the power to order corrections.
No. Some errors can be corrected directly through Companies House, particularly where all parties agree. Court applications are usually needed where there is a dispute or where filings are challenged as unauthorised or incorrect.
Applications are commonly made by companies, directors, shareholders or other affected parties. Each case depends on the nature of the error and how it impacts your legal or commercial position.
There is no strict limitation period, but delay can complicate matters, particularly if others have relied on the register. Early advice can help avoid unnecessary risk.
Evidence may include company records, shareholder agreements, board minutes, correspondence, and witness statements. The court will focus on whether the register reflects the true legal position.
Yes. Rectification often arises alongside shareholder or director disputes. We regularly advise on the wider context to ensure steps taken on the register do not undermine your overall position.
Timescales vary depending on whether the issue is contested. We aim to resolve matters as efficiently as possible and will keep you informed at each stage.
Get in touch with our Rectification of Companies House Register team
If you are concerned about inaccuracies on the Companies House register, we can help you understand your options and next steps.
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