Companies Act 2006

[F176CRegistrar’s power to change name containing computer codeU.K.
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(1)Where, in the opinion of the registrar, a company’s registered name consists of or includes computer code, the registrar may—

(a)determine a new name for the company, and

(b)remove from the register any reference to the company’s old name.

(2)If the registrar determines a new name for a company under this section, the registrar must—

(a)give the company notice of the determination, and

(b)place a note of the determination in the register.

(3)Where a company is given a direction under section 76B to change its name—

(a)that does not affect the registrar’s power to act under subsection (1), but

(b)if the registrar does so, the direction lapses.]

Textual Amendments

F1S. 76C and cross-heading inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 4.3.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 19(3), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 2(o)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)