Documents required for change of legal entity
| Type of Change | Supporting Documents Required | Additional Information | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Existing Entity | New Entity | ||
| Sole Proprietor/ Partnership/ Limited Liability Partnership | Limited Company/Plc | Companies House documentation confirming creation of a limited company or Plc, the names of the directors and shareholders.If there are shareholders/key people,in addition to the previous sole proprietor, the unknown individuals will need to complete Annex A/PML applications and provide all supporting documentation. | If the limited company/plc has four or more people in positions of management responsibility all of them will require PMLs, including the original sole proprietor. |
| Sole Proprietor | Partnership/ Limited Liability Partnership | A copy of the partnership agreement signed by all parties. | If any of the partners are unknown to the Commission, they will need to complete Annex A/PML applications and provide all supporting documentation. If the partnership has four or more people in positions of management responsibility all of them will require PMLs, including the original sole proprietor. |
| Partnership/ Limited Liability Partnership of 2 People | Sole Proprietor | Written confirmation from both partners that the partnership has been dissolved for business reasons. | If confirmation cannot be provided by the departing partner a statement from a solicitor or accountant will be acceptable. |
| Partnership | Limited Liability Partnership | A copy of the new partnership agreement signed by all parties. | If a new partner has been introduced, they will need to complete Annex A/PML applications and provide all supporting documentation. If the new partnership has four or more people in positions of management responsibility all of them will require PMLs. |
| Limited Company/Plc | Sole Proprietor | Companies House documentation confirming that the company has been dissolved. | |
| Limited Company/Plc | Limited Liability Partnership/ Partnership | Companies House documentation confirming that the company has been dissolved. A copy of the partnership agreement signed by all parties. | If a new partner has been introduced, they will need to complete Annex A/PML applications and provide all supporting documentation. If the new partnership has four or more people in positions of management responsibility all of them will require PMLs. |
| Limited Liability Partnership | Partnership | A copy of the new partnership agreement signed by all parties. | If a new partner has been introduced, they will need to complete Annex A/PML applications and provide all supporting documentation. If the new partnership has four or more people in positions of management responsibility all of them will require PMLs. |
Last updated: 27 July 2023
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