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Where is My Certificate of Incorporation?
If your company was formed with us, your Certificate of Incorporation is available to download from your account as soon as the company's been formed. It's essentially your company's birth certificate, confirming it legally exists and showing its name, company number, and incorporation date.
Key Takeaways
- Your Certificate of Incorporation is available to download from your account immediately after formation.
- It confirms your company's legal existence, showing its name, company number, and the date it was incorporated.
- The same download process works for your memorandum and articles of association too.
- If your company was imported onto our system rather than formed with us, these documents won't be available to download here.
- If you've changed your company's name, you'll have a separate Certificate of Incorporation on Change of Name, rather than a replacement of the original.
How Do I Download My Certificate of Incorporation?
- Log in to your Companies MadeSimple account
- Select "My Companies" from your dashboard
- Click on your company name
- Scroll to "My Company Documents" and select "View" next to "IncorporationCertificate.pdf"
- The document downloads straight to your computer
Your memorandum and articles of association can be downloaded the same way, just select "View" next to "MemorandumOfAssociation.pdf" or "ModelArticles" instead in step 4.
What if My Company Wasn't Formed With You?
If your company was imported onto our system rather than originally formed with us, your incorporation documents won't be available to download through your account. You may need to go back to whoever formed the company, or contact Companies House directly, to get a copy.
What if I've Changed My Company's Name Since Forming It?
You won't get a new version of your original Certificate of Incorporation. Instead, Companies House issues a separate document, a Certificate of Incorporation on Change of Name, alongside your original. Our guide to what happens to your certificate when you change your name covers this in more detail.
FAQs
Where can I download my Certificate of Incorporation?
From your account, under "My Companies," in the "My Company Documents" section, if your company was formed with us.
What information is on a Certificate of Incorporation?
Your company's name, its unique company number, and the date it was officially incorporated.
Can I get my Certificate of Incorporation if my company was imported rather than formed with you?
No, these documents aren't available through our system for imported companies. You'd need to contact your original formation provider or Companies House directly.
Do I get a new Certificate of Incorporation if I change my company's name?
No, you get a separate Certificate of Incorporation on Change of Name instead, while your original certificate stays unchanged.
This article is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. If you're unable to locate your company documents, our support team can help.
