Letter to Companies House – Reduction of Share Capital (s.626)

In order for private companies to reduce their share capital following a share redenomination in accordance with section 626 of the Companies Act 2006, they must submit certain documents to Companies House.

Documents to file at Companies House

• the special resolution approving the share capital reduction;
• the notice of reduction of capital following a redenomination and statement of capital (Form SH15 (section 627)); and
• a statement by the directors confirming that the reduction in share capital is in accordance with section 626(4) of the Companies Act 2006.

Filing deadline

All three of these documents must be filed within 15 days of the resolution being passed.

Use this letter as a Companies House cover letter

This letter to Companies House can be used as a cover letter for all the documents when they are filed with Companies House for registration.

The letter may require adjustment should the company file Form SH15 online.

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