Documents required for change of legal entity
| Type of change - Existing entity | Type of change - New entity | Supporting documents required | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sole Proprietor and/or Partnership and/or Limited Liability Partnership | Limited Company and/or Plc | Companies House documentation confirming creation of a limited company or Plc, the names of the directors and shareholders. If there are shareholders and/or key people, in addition to the previous sole proprietor, the unknown individuals will need to complete Annex A and/or PML applications and provide all supporting documentation. | If the limited company and/or plc has 4 or more people in positions of management responsibility all of them will require PMLs, including the original sole proprietor. |
| Sole Proprietor | Partnership and/or Limited Liability Partnership | A copy of the partnership agreement signed by all parties. | If any of the partners are unknown to the Gambling Commission, they will need to complete Annex A and/or PML applications and provide all supporting documentation. If the partnership has 4 or more people in positions of management responsibility all of them will require PMLs, including the original sole proprietor. |
| Partnership and/or 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 and/or PML applications and provide all supporting documentation. If the new partnership has 4 or more people in positions of management responsibility all of them will require PMLs. |
| Limited Company and/or Plc | Sole Proprietor | Companies House documentation confirming that the company has been dissolved. | N/A |
| Limited Company and/or Plc | Limited Liability Partnership and/or 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 and/or PML applications and provide all supporting documentation. If the new partnership has 4 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 and/or PML applications and provide all supporting documentation. If the new partnership has 4 or more people in positions of management responsibility all of them will require PMLs. |
Last updated: 5 February 2026
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