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Jan 22, 2024 · The introduction of these changes needs secondary legislation so this date is still dependent on parliamentary timetables. It will not be earlier than 4 March 2024. These changes include:...
Oct 26, 2023 · These early measures include: greater powers to query information. This means we’ll be able to scrutinise and reject information that seems incorrect or inconsistent with information already...
Changes to legislation: Companies Act 2006, SCHEDULE 1C is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 25 September 2024. There are changes that may be brought into force at a...
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 gained royal assent on 26 October 2023, but the reforms are coming into force in phases from 4 th March 2024. It will alter how companies are required to record personal data in order to properly identify the directors and principal shareholders. It requires an additional level of ...
- Incorporating A New Company
- Public Companies
- Community Interest Companies
- Choosing A Company Name
- Other Restricted Words
- Objections to Company Names
- Disclosure of Company Name and Specified Other Information
- Business Names
1.1 Incorporation
Incorporation is the process by which a new or existing business registers as a limited company. A company is a legal entity with a separate identity from those who own or run it. The vast majority of companies are limited liability companies where the liability of the members is limited by shares or by guarantee. A business cannot operate as a limited company until it has been incorporated at Companies House under the Companies Act 2006. Establishing your business as a company means the dire...
1.2 Who can incorporate a company
One or more persons can form a company by subscribing their names to a memorandum of association and stating that they wish to form the company for lawful purposes. In law, ‘person’ includes individuals, companies and other bodies. Children under 16 do not have the legal capacity to enter into a contract. The registrar will not normally accept an application for incorporation if we’re aware that the subscribers are under 16.
1.3 Types of company
There are 4 types of company: 1. Private company limited by shares: This company has a share capital and the liability of each member is limited to the amount, if any, unpaid on their shares. A private company cannot offer its shares for sale to the general public. 2. Private company limited by guarantee: This company does not have a share capital and its members are guarantors rather than shareholders. The members’ liability is limited to the amount they agree to contribute to the company’s...
3.1 Public company requirements
A public company must have: 1. at least 2 directors (who may also be members of the company) 2. at least one director who is an individual 3. all individual directors aged 16 or over 4. at least one secretary who must be qualified A qualified secretary is someone who: 1. has held the office of secretary of a public company for at least 3 of the 5 years before their appointment 2. is a barrister, advocate or solicitor called or admitted in any part of the UK 3. is a person who, by virtue of hi...
3.2 When a public company starts business
A public limited company cannot conduct business or exercise borrowing powers unless it has a trading certificate from Companies House confirming that it has the minimum allotted share capital. You will need to apply for the certificate by filing an application for a trading certificate for a public company (form SH50). Different rules apply if a company wishes to re-register from a private company limited by shares or a private unlimited company to a public company. See Life of a companyfor...
A CIC is a limited company designed for people who want to carry out activities intended to benefit the community. CICs are registered as companies under the Companies Act after the Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companieshas approved the application to form a CIC. The regulator also has a continuing monitoring and enforcement role.
Before choosing a name, you should check your nameis not the ‘same as’ an existing name on the index. You should also check the UK Intellectual Property Office trade marks registerto ensure the proposed name does not risk infringing an existing trade mark. You can also seek advice from: 1. a trade mark attorney using the Chartered Institute of Trad...
7.1 Names that suggest a false connection with a foreign government or an international organisation
You will not be able to register a company by a name that would be likely to give a false impression that the company is connected with: 1. a foreign government or an agency or authority of a foreign government 2. an international organisation whose members include 2 or more countries or territories (or their governments) (such as the United Nations or the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation)
7.2 Names that suggest the company is set up for criminal purposes
You will not be able to register a company by a name if, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, the registration of the company by that name is intended to facilitate the commission of what would, in the UK, constitute an offence involving dishonesty or deception (that is, fraud). This could include an attempt to target the name of an organisation, financial institution or business for the purpose of carrying out fraudulent activity.
7.3 Names containing computer code
You will not be able to register a company by a name that consists of or includes computer code.
You could be required to change your registered name if: 1. the name is similar (also known as ‘too like’) an existing name on the index 2. misleading information to support the use of a sensitive word or expression was provided at the time of registration 3. the name gives so misleading an indication of the company’s activities, it is likely to po...
Regulations made under the Companies Act 2006 require a company to display its name at its registered office and other places of business, on business documents and on websites. The purpose of the regulations is that the legal identity of every company should be revealed to anyone who have, or may wish to have, dealingswith it. The requirements are...
A ‘business name’ is any name under which someone carries on business. In the case of a company or limited liability partnership, it means a name that is not its registered name. In the case of a sole trader, it means a name other than a surname with or without forenames or initials. In the case of a partnership, it means a name other than the part...
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act introduces important changes to Companies House and UK company law. Find out what’s changing for you and your company so that you can take...
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Jan 21, 2015 · The CIV MEANS 1C is a supplementary form that needs to be completed at the same time as the CIV MEANS 1 form. Published 21 January 2015. Last updated 13 July 2022 + show all updates. Published...
