Move Your Existing Company to Coddan in 24 Hours. Switch Company Support Fast, Securely & Professionally

Running a company in the UK requires more than good ideas and strong sales. It also demands accurate records, timely filings, and reliable governance. Coddan CPM provides expert company secretarial and support services in London, helping businesses of all sizes stay compliant while focusing on growth.

With over 25 years of experience, Coddan CPM supports startups, private companies, overseas-owned businesses, and established firms with practical, professional administration. We help manage statutory obligations with Companies House, reducing the risk of penalties, rejected filings, or missed deadlines.

Our services include preparation and submission of confirmation statements, officer changes, share allotments, special resolutions, and other statutory filings. We also prepare board minutes, maintain statutory registers, and support strong governance procedures that keep company records accurate and investor-ready.

Need a prestigious business address? We provide registered office services in London, helping companies maintain a credible UK presence while ensuring official correspondence is handled efficiently.

For businesses seeking hands-on support, we can also provide a named professional company secretary to coordinate compliance, filings, and governance tasks throughout the year.

Whether you are forming a new company, restructuring an existing business, or outsourcing your administration, Coddan CPM delivers dependable support tailored to your needs.

Professional secretarial services save time, reduce risk, and free directors to focus on strategy, sales, and expansion.

Comparison: DIY vs. Professional Expert

Expert Company Secretaries for Funds and International Businesses.
Coddan CPM provides professionally company secretarial support through experienced specialists based across key jurisdictions (England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland), delivering responsive local service with international capability. This allows clients to benefit from tailored support that reflects both regional requirements and cross-border business needs.

Our team works with listed and private structures, investment vehicles, private funds, holding companies, and corporate groups that require dependable governance and disciplined administration. We help clients manage legal and regulatory obligations, maintain accurate records, and uphold high governance standards in increasingly complex markets.

With extensive experience across multi-jurisdictional alternative investment funds and specialist sectors, we support businesses operating in areas such as renewable energy, intellectual property, technology, and ecommerce-related ventures. These industries often face evolving rules, investor scrutiny, and sophisticated reporting requirements, making expert secretarial support especially valuable.

Our services can include board and shareholder administration, statutory records, governance calendars, board packs, meeting minutes, entity management, and coordination of filings with relevant authorities, including Companies House where applicable.

By outsourcing these functions to qualified professionals, directors and investment managers reduce internal administrative pressure and gain more time to focus on strategy, transactions, fundraising, and growth.

Whether you manage a single entity or a complex international structure, Coddan CPM delivers practical expertise, continuity, and reliable governance support.

Global reach. Local expertise. Stronger governance with Coddan CPM today.

Stay compliant. Protect your business. Grow with confidence using Coddan CPM in London today.

Already have a UK company but unhappy with slow responses, missed deadlines, poor communication, or expensive annual fees? Move your existing company to Coddan CPM in as little as 24 hours and receive expert ongoing support from a trusted UK corporate services team.

We make switching simple. No disruption to your business, no unnecessary paperwork, and no confusion. Our specialists handle the transition efficiently so you can focus on growth while we take care of the administration.

Why Businesses Move to Coddan

Many company owners transfer to us because they need faster service, stronger compliance support, and a more professional experience. We help directors, shareholders, startups, overseas owners, and established businesses who want dependable UK company management.

With Coddan, you gain access to experienced professionals who understand Companies House, UK corporate compliance, annual filing deadlines, statutory records, and director changes.

Expert Company Secretarial Services in London, Edinburgh & Belfast

Coddan CPM is a certified ACSP provider delivering professional company secretarial support for startups, established businesses, group structures, and organisations undergoing corporate restructuring. With 25 years of experience, we help companies stay compliant, organised, and ready for growth.

We support businesses across London, Edinburgh, and Belfast, as well as clients throughout the UK and overseas. Whether you are launching a new venture or managing an established company, our tailored services reduce administrative pressure and strengthen governance.

Our team handles incorporations, officer appointments, confirmation statements, board meetings, board minutes, resolutions, statutory registers, and ongoing filings with Companies House. We help ensure records remain accurate, deadlines are met, and submissions are completed correctly.

For growing companies, we also assist with restructuring projects, governance upgrades, share changes, and internal record management. If you are new to limited companies, we guide you through the extra paperwork and legal formalities that come with incorporation.

As a certified ACSP provider, we also support evolving identity verification and compliance requirements, giving clients added confidence in a changing regulatory environment.

Outsourcing your secretarial function saves valuable management time and allows directors to focus on operations, sales, and long-term strategy.

Whether you need one-off assistance or fully managed ongoing support, Coddan CPM provides dependable, expert service built around your business needs.

Stay compliant. Stay organised. Build with confidence using Coddan CPM today.

What We Can Take Over in 24 Hours
We can rapidly assume management of your company administration, including:

• Registered office services
• Company secretarial support
• Confirmation statement management
• Director appointments and resignations
• Shareholder and share transfer updates
• Statutory registers maintenance
• Digital company records
• Compliance reminders and deadline monitoring
• Certified company documents
• Ongoing governance support

The 24-Hour Transfer Process

1. Step 1 – Send Us Your Company Details
   Provide your company name or registration number.
2. Step 2 – We Review Your Current Setup
   We assess your records, current provider status, and urgent compliance needs.
3. Step 3 – We Complete the Switch
   We prepare and file the necessary updates quickly and accurately.
4. Step 4 – You’re Fully Moved to Coddan
   Your company is now managed by a responsive professional team.

Why Choose Coddan

• Speed – Transfers completed in as little as 24 hours.
• Accuracy– Professional handling of all filings and records.
• Support – Real people who respond quickly.
• Compliance – Reduced risk of missed deadlines or errors.
• Value – Cost-effective packages without in-house staffing costs.

Ideal For

• Companies dissatisfied with current accountants or agents
• Overseas owners needing reliable UK presence
• Busy directors wanting hassle-free administration
• Growing companies needing better governance
• Businesses with urgent filing issues

Don’t Stay With the Wrong Provider
Every delayed filing, ignored email, or outdated record creates unnecessary risk. Move your company to Coddan CPM today and experience faster service, stronger compliance, and complete peace of mind.

Running a company means more than winning customers and increasing revenue. It also requires accurate records, timely filings, and dependable governance. For private companies limited by shares, cooperatives, and overseas-owned UK businesses, professional company secretarial support can become a major competitive advantage. Coddan CPM helps businesses stay compliant, organised, and growth-focused.

Why Company Secretarial Support Matters
Every UK company must manage important legal and administrative responsibilities. These often include maintaining statutory registers, updating officer records, filing confirmation statements, preparing resolutions, and meeting obligations with Companies House. When directors handle everything alone, valuable time disappears and compliance risks increase.

Professional support removes that pressure. A dedicated expert keeps records accurate, deadlines controlled, and governance processes efficient.

Why Businesses Choose Coddan CPM
Coddan CPM delivers tailored company secretarial services built around your specific needs. Whether you need one-off filings or complete ongoing support, we create a practical solution that fits your business.

Our experienced team stays current with UK company law, filing procedures, and regulatory changes. This helps reduce errors, avoid penalties, and keep your company in good standing.

We also improve operational efficiency. By outsourcing administration, directors can focus on sales, growth, investment, and strategy instead of paperwork.

Ideal for UK and Overseas Owners
If you are launching from abroad or expanding into the UK, Coddan CPM provides valuable local support. We help overseas entrepreneurs understand UK procedures, maintain compliance, and build a credible UK presence with confidence.

A Trusted Partner for Long-Term Success
As a certified and licensed ACSP provider, Coddan CPM delivers professional, confidential, and reliable support for ambitious businesses.

Save time. Reduce risk. Stay compliant. Grow faster with Coddan CPM today.

Move Your Existing Company to Coddan in 24 Hours.
Contact us today and let our team handle the switch professionally and efficiently.

Move Your Existing Company to Coddan Corporate Secretarial Service Provider

Transform Your Company from DIY Risk to Professional Compliance Control
If your UK company is currently self-managed, neglected, or relying on ad-hoc administration, 2026 is the time to act. Under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, stricter filing requirements, identity verification, and data transparency rules have permanently changed company administration.

What once worked as a “DIY” approach can now expose directors to rejected filings, penalties, delays, governance issues, and unnecessary risk.

Move your existing company to Coddan CPM and turn unmanaged compliance into a professionally controlled corporate structure.

Why Businesses Are Switching to Coddan in 2026

Many UK companies are discovering that outdated records, missed filings, incomplete registers, PSC errors, and unmanaged director changes can create serious problems with Companies House, banks, investors, and accountants.

Our transfer service acts as a full Compliance Health Check, helping identify hidden weaknesses before they become expensive issues.

What Happens When You Move to Coddan
We professionally onboard your company and bring order, structure, and compliance back into your business. Included Benefits:

• Review of current company records and filing status
• Check for overdue or inaccurate Companies House data
• Statutory registers setup or correction
• Director and PSC record review
• Confirmation statement monitoring
• Registered office and correspondence options
• Ongoing compliance reminders
• Corporate secretarial support from specialists
• Future board changes handled professionally
• Clear guidance for directors and shareholders

Why This Move Matters Now
In 2026, Companies House is no longer passive. Inaccurate filings can now trigger scrutiny, delays, or enforcement action. Directors remain legally responsible, even when administration is ignored.

Moving to Coddan CPM gives your company a dedicated professional layer of protection. Ideal For Companies That Are:

• Self-managed with no formal secretary
• Unsure if records are up to date
• Missing annual deadlines
• Growing quickly and need structure
• Overseas-owned UK companies
• Preparing for investment or sale
• Frustrated with current provider service

The Transfer Process Is Simple

1. Step 1: Send us your company name or registration number.
2. Step 2: We review your current compliance position.
3. Step 3: We recommend the right package.
4. Step 4: We take over administration and ongoing support.

Why Coddan

• Fast onboarding
• Experienced UK specialists
• Cost-effective packages
• Reduced director stress
• Professional governance support

Stop Running a 2026 Company on Old Systems
Your company deserves more than spreadsheets, forgotten deadlines, and reactive admin.

Move your existing company to Coddan CPM Corporate Secretarial Service Provider today and gain compliance confidence, stronger governance, and peace of mind.

Request Your Company Transfer Review Today

Phase 1: Discovery & Audit – Your Compliance Health Check
Moving an existing UK company from a DIY or unmanaged setup into a professional secretarial package begins with one essential step: a full Discovery & Audit process. In 2026, under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, stricter rules on filing accuracy and identity verification mean that before any professional secretary can properly take over, your company’s current compliance position must be carefully reviewed.

Step 1: The Statutory Health Check
Before onboarding your company, Coddan CPM carries out a detailed Statutory Health Check to assess the condition of your company records and identify any hidden risks.

This includes comparing your internal statutory registers against the public record held at Companies House. We review director details, shareholder data, PSC records, filing history, registered office information, and company appointments to ensure everything aligns correctly.

What We Look For
During the audit, we identify issues such as:

• Late or missed filings
• Inaccurate director or shareholder records
• Outdated PSC information
• Missing statutory registers
• Address discrepancies
• Historic filing errors
• Notices of inconsistency or unresolved warnings
• Governance gaps that may affect banking or due diligence

Identity Verification Readiness
We also confirm whether current directors have their required Companies House Personal Codes and are ready for any necessary identity verification processes. This is now a key part of ongoing board compliance in 2026.

Why This Matters
Taking over a company without first checking its compliance position can leave serious problems hidden beneath the surface. Our audit ensures issues are discovered early and corrected before they escalate into penalties, rejected filings, or regulatory complications.

The Result
You receive a clear picture of your company’s standing and a practical roadmap to bring everything into order before transitioning into a fully managed professional secretarial service. With Coddan CPM, your move starts with clarity, control, and confidence.

Step 2: KYC & AML Onboarding – Mandatory 2026 Verification
Once the initial compliance audit is complete, the next stage of transferring your company into a professional secretarial package is KYC and AML onboarding. In 2026, this is no longer a routine paperwork exercise. It is a core legal requirement for regulated service providers acting on behalf of UK companies.

As an Accredited Corporate Service Provider (ACSP), Coddan CPM must carry out formal Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks before managing filings or representing your company with Companies House.

What We Need From You
To complete onboarding, identification and address verification will usually be required for:

• Company directors
• Secretaries (if appointed)
• Persons with Significant Control (PSCs)
• Beneficial owners where applicable
• Authorised representatives signing instructions

Typical documents include a passport or photo ID, plus recent proof of residential address such as a utility bill or bank statement.

Why It Is Different in 2026
Under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, professional providers must ensure their digital filing authority is connected to verified individuals. This means an ACSP cannot simply file forms based on unverified instructions or unknown parties.

The regulatory focus is now on identity certainty, ownership transparency, and accurate control data. Without completed checks, service providers may be unable to proceed with appointments, resignations, shareholder changes, or other statutory filings.

Why This Protects Your Company
Robust KYC and AML onboarding helps:

• Reduce fraud and impersonation risk
• Protect directors from unauthorised filings
• Support faster future transactions
• Improve banking and due diligence readiness
• Ensure lawful ongoing corporate administration

A Smooth Professional Process
Our onboarding is handled efficiently, securely, and with clear guidance throughout. Once verification is complete, your company can move into fully managed support with confidence. With Coddan CPM, compliance starts with verified trust.

Phase 2: The Formal Appointment – Making the Transition Official
Once the compliance audit and onboarding checks are complete, the next stage is the formal appointment of your new secretarial provider. This phase ensures the change is properly authorised internally and correctly updated with Companies House.

Step 3: Board Approval
Any change to company officers or registered office details should be formally recorded in the company’s governance history. To achieve this, Coddan CPM prepares the required Board Minutes or written resolutions for approval. These resolutions may include:

• Appointment of the new Company Secretary
• Resignation or removal of the outgoing Secretary (if applicable)
• Change of Registered Office address (for example, transfer to a professional London address)
• Confirmation of authority to submit statutory filings

Properly drafted minutes provide clear legal evidence of the decision and strengthen corporate records for future due diligence, banking, or shareholder review.

Step 4: Statutory Filings – The Public Handshake
Once approved internally, the transition is made official through electronic filing with Companies House. Depending on the changes involved, the following forms may be submitted:

• AD01 – Change of Registered Office Address
• AP03 – Appointment of Company Secretary
• TM02 – Termination of Secretary
• TM01 – Termination of Director
• AP02 – Appoint a corporate director
• AP01 – Appoint an individual director

These filings update the public register so your company records accurately reflect the new structure.

The 14-Day Rule
Where applicable, statutory notifications should normally be submitted within 14 days of the effective decision date. Late filings can create avoidable risk, including inaccurate public records, compliance concerns, or potential penalties.

Why Professional Handling Matters
Errors in officer appointments or address changes can delay transactions, affect banking relationships, or create governance confusion. Our team ensures forms are prepared accurately, filed promptly, and fully aligned with the board resolutions.

A Clean and Controlled Transition
With Coddan CPM, your move to a professional secretarial service is completed smoothly, lawfully, and with full administrative clarity.

Phase 3: Digital Integration – Future-Proofing Your Company Administration
Once the formal appointment is complete, the final stage of moving your company to a professional secretarial provider is Digital Integration. This phase modernises your records, secures your historical documents, and creates an efficient compliance system for the future.

Step 5: Digital Register Migration
In 2026, relying on paper files, outdated spreadsheets, or unmanaged minute books creates unnecessary risk. Modern compliance requires organised, accessible, and accurate records that can be updated quickly when company details change.

Coddan CPM will migrate your company data into professional secretarial software platforms commonly used for regulated administration and governance management. This may include:

• Register of directors
• Register of shareholders
• Persons with Significant Control (PSC) records
• Share allotment history
• Board resolutions and minutes
• Filing history and key dates
• Registered office data

The Outcome
Your company gains a structured digital record system with a reliable “live link” between your internal governance records and future statutory filings with Companies House.

This means future changes—such as a director changing address, a shareholder transfer, or board appointment—can be handled faster, more accurately, and with far less disruption.

Step 6: Handover of the Statutory Seal
The final transition step is the secure handover and organisation of all core historical company documents. This typically includes:

• Certificate of Incorporation
• Articles of Association
• Share certificates
• Historic minutes and resolutions
• Previous statutory registers
• Prior filing confirmations

We review, organise, and safeguard these records to ensure continuity and stronger due diligence readiness.

Compliance Lock System
To prevent missed deadlines going forward, we implement a proactive Compliance Calendar covering future obligations such as:

• Confirmation Statements
• Annual Accounts deadlines
• Director changes
• PSC reviews
• Corporate actions and updates

A Company Fully Under Control
With Coddan CPM, your business moves from reactive administration to a professionally managed digital governance system—accurate, efficient, and built for 2026 compliance standards.

Transition Checklist for Directors
Moving your company into a professional secretarial package is straightforward when the right information is prepared in advance. The checklist below helps directors complete the transition efficiently while ensuring compliance with current Companies House requirements.

Timeline for a Smooth Transition

A typical transfer into Coddan CPM can be completed quickly and professionally using the following staged process.

Day 1–3: AML / KYC Checks & Document Audit
We complete onboarding verification, review company records, examine filing history, and identify any gaps or corrective actions required.

Day 4–5: Board Approval & Consent Documentation
Board minutes or written resolutions are prepared, officer changes approved where relevant, and any required consent to act documentation is signed.

Day 6–7: Companies House Filings
Relevant filings such as AP03 (appointment of secretary) and AD01 (change of registered office, if applicable) are submitted electronically to update the public register.

By Day 14: Full Digital Migration Completed
Your statutory registers, records, ownership data, and governance documents are transferred into a professionally managed digital compliance system.

Why Preparation Matters
Having these documents ready helps avoid delays, rejected filings, and unnecessary back-and-forth. It also allows your company to move from unmanaged administration into a fully supported governance structure quickly.

Ready to Move?
Coddan CPM makes the transition simple, secure, and efficient—so your directors can focus on running the business while we handle the compliance framework.

Why Businesses Switch Company Secretarial Providers in 2026

Changing your company secretarial provider is no longer just about price—it is increasingly about protecting your business, improving governance, and keeping pace with a more demanding regulatory environment. With ongoing reforms at Companies House and stricter compliance expectations under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, many UK companies are reviewing whether their current provider is still fit for purpose.

The Main Reasons Companies Switch. Cost Efficiency & Better Value

Many businesses discover they are paying high fees for slow or reactive service. Moving to a specialist provider such as Coddan CPM can reduce unnecessary overhead while giving access to experienced support without employing in-house staff.

Stronger Compliance & Reduced Risk
Late filings, incorrect records, or missed deadlines can create penalties, rejected submissions, and reputational issues. A professional provider helps ensure annual filings, officer updates, PSC records, and statutory obligations are completed accurately and on time.

Keeping Up with Legal Changes
Corporate administration has become more technical. Identity verification rules, transparency reforms, and enhanced filing scrutiny require providers who actively monitor legal developments and adapt quickly.

More Time for Directors
Directors should focus on strategy, growth, sales, and operations—not chasing deadlines or handling company paperwork. Outsourcing secretarial work frees management to focus on running the business.

Better Technology & Faster Service
Modern providers use secure digital systems for registers, filings, reminders, board records, and shareholder management. This creates faster response times and cleaner governance records.

Signs It May Be Time to Switch
You may benefit from changing provider if:

• Deadlines have been missed
• Records are inaccurate or outdated
• Responses are slow or inconsistent
• Fees no longer reflect value
• You need stronger governance support
• Your company is growing or restructuring
• You need expert help with share transfers or director changes

What a Better Provider Should Deliver
A reliable provider should offer a seamless transfer and professionally manage:

• Registered office services
• Director and shareholder records
• Annual confirmation statements
• Compliance reminders
• Statutory registers
• Share allotments and transfers
• Ongoing corporate support

Move to a Better Standard
If your current service feels reactive, outdated, or expensive, it may be time to upgrade.

Switch your company to Coddan CPM for responsive support, stronger compliance, and modern secretarial service built for 2026.

Why Coddan CPM’s LegalTech Platform Leads in 2026

In 2026, company compliance becomes more demanding than ever. The impact of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act raises expectations around identity verification, data accuracy, and ongoing governance. Coddan CPM responds with a modern LegalTech platform that goes far beyond basic company formation services.

As a leading Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP), Coddan CPM acts as a trusted intermediary for identity verification and regulated filings. Instead of navigating complex systems alone, directors and PSCs receive guided support through the verification process, helping secure required personal codes quickly and efficiently.

For overseas founders and clients without standard biometric documentation, our ACSP status allows enhanced verification pathways through compliant document review. This creates a practical solution where standard self-service routes can be more difficult.

The platform also delivers a live compliance dashboard built for modern businesses. Clients access digital statutory registers, automated alerts for filing deadlines, pre-filled confirmation statement workflows, and secure document storage in one place. If you use our registered office service, official mail can be scanned and uploaded securely for fast access.

Coddan CPM also solves real operational friction. We support non-resident founders with UK registered office infrastructure, service addresses, and local compliance assistance. We help streamline company setup with tax registrations and practical onboarding support.

This platform is especially valuable for scaling startups, international founders, property management companies, and growing businesses that need accurate records from day one.

In 2026, the smartest companies choose technology backed by real regulatory expertise—not basic filing agents.

Verify faster. Stay compliant. Grow smarter with Coddan CPM LegalTech today.

Digital Company Secretarial Software Features

Their secretarial suite moves beyond static records, offering a dynamic "Compliance Cockpit" for the 2026 regulatory environment:

"High-Friction" Problem Solving
Most providers miss the "messy" parts of company management. Coddan’s LegalTech specifically addresses:

• The Non-Resident Barrier: It provides the necessary UK infrastructure (Registered Office, Service Address, and IDV) that international entrepreneurs need to satisfy the "Substance of Management" test.
• Bank Referral Engine: The platform provides a direct referral to business bank accounts that recognize Coddan’s verification standards, speeding up the KYC process which is notoriously slow in 2026.
• HMRC Synchronization: It automatically handles your Corporation Tax registration (UTR) and VAT/EORI applications as part of the formation workflow, preventing the common "forgotten tax registration" fine.

Who Benefits Most?

1. Scaling Startups: Who need "Investment-Ready" statutory books from Day 1.
2. International Founders: Who require a UK-based ACSP to handle their complex identity verification and postal compliance.
3. Property Management Companies: Where directors change frequently and need a centralized, low-admin way to manage resignations and appointments.