Companies Act 1989 (c. 40)

SCHEDULES

F1 F1 SCHEDULE 1 U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 1 repealed (6.4.2008) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/3495, art. 8, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with arts. 7, 12)

F2 F2 SCHEDULE 2 U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F2 Sch. 2 repealed (6.4.2008) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/3495, art. 8, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with arts. 7, 12)

F3 F3 SCHEDULE 3 U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F3 Sch. 3 repealed (6.4.2008) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/3495, art. 8, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with arts. 7, 12)

F4 F4 SCHEDULE 4 U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F4 Sch. 4 repealed (6.4.2008) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/3495, art. 8, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with arts. 7, 12)

F7 F7 SCHEDULE 5 U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F7 Sch. 5 repealed (6.4.2008) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/3495, art. 8, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with arts. 7, 12)

F9 F9 SCHEDULE 6 U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F9 Sch. 6 repealed (6.4.2008) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/3495, art. 8, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with arts. 7, 12)

F10 F10 SCHEDULE 7 U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F10 Sch. 7 repealed (6.4.2008) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/3495, art. 8, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with arts. 7, 12)

F11 F11 SCHEDULE 8 U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F11 Sch. 8 repealed (6.4.2008) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/3495, art. 8, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with arts. 7, 12)

F12 F12 SCHEDULE 9 U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F12 Sch. 9 repealed (6.4.2008) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/3495, art. 8, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with arts. 7, 12)

Section 23.

SCHEDULE 10 U.K. Amendments Consequential on Part I

Part I U.K. Amendments of the Companies Act 1985

1 U.K. In section 46 (meaning of “unqualified” auditors’ report in section 43(3)), for subsections (2) to (6) substitute—

“(2) If the balance sheet was prepared for a financial year of the company, the reference is to an auditors’ report stating without material qualification the auditors’ opinion that the balance sheet has been properly prepared in accordance with this Act.

(3) If the balance sheet was not prepared for a financial year of the company, the reference is to an auditors’ report stating without material qualification the auditors’ opinion that the balance sheet has been properly prepared in accordance with the provisions of this Act which would have applied if it had been so prepared.

For the purposes of an auditors’ report under this subsection the provisions of this Act shall be deemed to apply with such modifications as are necessary by reason of the fact that the balance sheet is not prepared for a financial year of the company.

(4) A qualification shall be regarded as material unless the auditors state in their report that the matter giving rise to the qualification is not material for the purpose of determining (by reference to the company’s balance sheet) whether at the balance sheet date the amount of the company’s net assets was not less than the aggregate of its called up share capital and undistributable reserves.

In this subsection “net assets” and “undistributable reserves” have the meaning given by section 264(2) and (3).”.

2 U.K. F13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F13 Sch. 10 para. 2 repealed (6.4.2008) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/3495, art. 8, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with arts. 7, 12)

3 U.K. F14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F14 Sch. 10 para. 3 repealed (20.1.2007) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300, Sch. 16; S.I. 2006/3428, art. 7(b), Sch. 3 Pt. 1

4 U.K. F15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F15 Sch. 10 para. 4 repealed (6.4.2008) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/3495, art. 8, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with arts. 7, 12)

5 U.K. F16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F16 Sch. 10 para. 5 repealed (6.4.2008) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/3495, art. 8, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with arts. 7, 12)

6 U.K. F17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F17 Sch. 10 para. 6 repealed (20.1.2007) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300, Sch. 16; S.I. 2006/3428, art. 7(b), Sch. 3 Pt. 1

7 U.K. F18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F18 Sch. 10 para. 7 repealed (6.4.2008) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/3495, art. 8, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with arts. 7, 12)

8 U.K. F19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F19 Sch. 10 para. 8 repealed (6.4.2008) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/3495, art. 8, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with arts. 7, 12)

9 U.K. In section 289(4) for “section 252(5)” substitute “section 250(3)”.

10 U.K. F20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F20 Sch. 10 para. 10 repealed (1.10.2007) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/2194. {art. 8}, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with art. 12, Sch. 3 (as amended by S.I. 2007/2607, arts. 1, 4 and S.I. 2007/3495, arts. 2(6), 11, Sch. 5 para. 2(3)-(7)) and subject to Sch. 1)

F21 11 E+W+S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F21 Sch. 10 para. 11 repealed (28.2.1994) by S.I. 1994/233, regs. 1(2), 6(5)(b)

12 U.K. In section 699(3) for “section 241(3)” substitute “section 242(1)”.

13 U.K. In Part XXIII (oversea companies), for Chapter II (delivery of accounts) substitute—

“Chapter II U.K. Delivery of Accounts and Reports

700 Preparation of accounts and reports by oversea companies.

(1) Every oversea company shall in respect of each financial year of the company prepare the like accounts and directors’ report, and cause to be prepared such an auditors’ report, as would be required if the company were formed and registered under this Act.

(2) The Secretary of State may by order—

(a) modify the requirements referred to in subsection (1) for the purpose of their application to oversea companies;

(b) exempt an oversea company from those requirements or from such of them as may be specified in the order.

(3) An order may make different provision for different cases or classes of case and may contain such incidental and supplementary provisions as the Secretary of State thinks fit.

(4) An order under this section shall be made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

701 Oversea company’s financial year and accounting reference periods.

(1) Sections 223 to 225 (financial year and accounting reference periods) apply to an oversea company, subject to the following modifications.

(2) For the references to the incorporation of the company substitute references to the company establishing a place of business in Great Britain.

(3) Omit section 225(4) (restriction on frequency with which current accounting reference period may be extended).

702 Delivery to registrar of accounts and reports of oversea company.

(1) An oversea company shall in respect of each financial year of the company deliver to the registrar copies of the accounts and reports prepared in accordance with section 700.

If any document comprised in those accounts or reports is in a language other than English, the directors shall annex to the copy delivered a translation of it into English, certified in the prescribed manner to be a correct translation.

(2) In relation to an oversea company the period allowed for delivering accounts and reports is 13 months after the end of the relevant accounting reference period.

This is subject to the following provisions of this section.

(3) If the relevant accounting reference period is the company’s first and is a period of more than 12 months, the period allowed is 13 months from the first anniversary of the company’s establishing a place of business in Great Britain.

(4) If the relevant accounting period is treated as shortened by virtue of a notice given by the company under section 225 (alteration of accounting reference date), the period allowed is that applicable in accordance with the above provisions or three months from the date of the notice under that section, whichever last expires.

(5) If for any special reason the Secretary of State thinks fit he may, on an application made before the expiry of the period otherwise allowed, by notice in writing to an oversea company extend that period by such further period as may be specified in the notice.

(6) In this section “the relevant accounting reference period” means the accounting reference period by reference to which the financial year for the accounts in question was determined.

703 Penalty for non-compliance.

(1) If the requirements of section 702(1) are not complied with before the end of the period allowed for delivering accounts and reports, or if the accounts and reports delivered do not comply with the requirements of this Act, the company and every person who immediately before the end of that period was a director of the company is guilty of an offence and liable to a fine and, for continued contravention, to a daily default fine.

(2) It is a defence for a person charged with such an offence to prove that he took all reasonable steps for securing that the requirements in question would be complied with.

(3) It is not a defence in relation to a failure to deliver copies to the registrar to prove that the documents in question were not in fact prepared as required by this Act.”.

14 U.K. F22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F22 Sch. 10 para. 14 repealed (20.1.2007) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300, Sch. 16; S.I. 2006/3428, art. 7(b), Sch. 3 Pt. 1

15 U.K. For section 742 (expressions used in connection with accounts) substitute—

“742 Expressions used in connection with accounts.

(1) In this Act, unless a contrary intention appears, the following expressions have the same meaning as in Part VII (accounts)—

• “annual accounts”,

• “accounting reference date” and “accounting reference period”,

• “balance sheet” and “balance sheet date”,

• “current assets”,

• “financial year”, in relation to a company,

• “fixed assets”,

• “parent company” and “parent undertaking”,

• “profit and loss account”, and

• “subsidiary undertaking”.

(2) References in this Act to “realised profits” and “realised losses”, in relation to a company’s accounts, shall be construed in accordance with section 262(3).”.

16 U.K. In section 744 (interpretation), omit the definition of “authorised institution” and at the appropriate place insert—

““banking company” means a company which is authorised under the Banking Act 1987;”.

17 U.K. In Schedule 1, in paragraph 2(2)(a) for “section 252(5)” substitute “section 250(3)”.

18 (1) Schedule 2 (interpretation of references to “beneficial interest”) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) After the heading at the beginning of the Schedule, and before the cross-heading preceding paragraph 1, insert the following heading—

“Part I U.K. References in Sections 23, 145, 146 and 148”.

(3) In paragraph 1—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1) omit “paragraph 60(2) of Schedule 4, or paragraph 19(3) of Schedule 9”; and

(b) omit sub-paragraph (5).

(4) In paragraph 3—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1) omit “, paragraph 60(2) of Schedule 4 or paragraph 19(3) of Schedule 9”; and

(b) omit sub-paragraph (3).

(5) In paragraph 4—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1) omit “(whether as personal representative or otherwise)”, and

(b) in sub-paragraph (2) omit “, paragraph 60(2) of Schedule 4 and paragraph 19(3) of Schedule 9”;and at the end add—

“(3) As respects sections 145, 146 and 148, sub-paragraph (1) above applies where a company is a personal representative as it applies where a company is a trustee.”.

(6) In paragraph 5(1) for “this Schedule” substitute “this Part of this Schedule”.

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Textual Amendments

F23 Sch. 10 para. 18(7) repealed (6.4.2008) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments etc) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/948), art. 2(2), Sch. 2

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Textual Amendments

F24 Sch. 10 para. 19 repealed (6.4.2008) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/3495, art. 8, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with arts. 7, 12)

20 U.K. F25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F25 Sch. 10 para. 20 repealed (6.4.2008) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/3495, art. 8, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with arts. 7, 12)

21 U.K. F26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F26 Sch. 10 para. 21 repealed (6.4.2008) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/3495, art. 8, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with arts. 7, 12)

22 U.K. F27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F27 Sch. 10 para. 22 repealed (6.4.2008) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/3495, art. 8, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with arts. 7, 12)

23 U.K. F28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F28 Sch. 10 para. 23 repealed (6.4.2008) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/3495, art. 8, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with arts. 7, 12)

24 (1) Schedule 24 (punishment of offences) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) The existing entries for provisions in Part VII are amended as follows, and shall be re-ordered according to the new order of the sections in that Part:

Provision of Part VII	Amendment
223(1)	In column 1, for “223(1)” substitute “221(5) or 222(4)”.
223(2)	In column 1, for “223(2)” substitute “222(6)”.
	In column 2, for “222(4)” substitute “222(5)”.
231(3)	In column 1, for “231(3)” substitute “231(6)”.
231(4)	In column 1, for “231(4)” substitute “232(4)”.
	In column 2, for “Schedule 5, Part V” substitute “Schedule 6, Part I”.
235(7)	In column 1, for “235(7)” substitute “234(5)”.
	In column 2, for “the section” substitute “Part VII”.
238(2)	In column 1, for “238(2)” substitute “233(6)”.
240(5)	In column 1, for “240(5)” substitute “238(5)”.
	In column 2, for “company balance sheet” substitute “company’s annual accounts”.
243(1)	In column 1, for “243(1)” substitute “241(2) or 242(2)”.
	In column 2, for “company accounts” substitute “company’s annual accounts, directors’ report and auditors’ report”.
245(1)	Omit the entry.
245(2)	Omit the entry.
246(2)	In column 1, for “246(2)” substitute “239(3)”.
	In column 2, after “accounts” insert “and reports”.
254(6)	In column 1, for “254(6)” substitute “240(6)”.
	In column 2, for the present words substitute “Failure to comply with requirements in connection with publication of accounts”.
255(5)	Omit the entry.
260(3)	Omit the entry.

(3) At the appropriate places insert the following new entries—

“233(5)	Approving defective accounts.	1. On indictment.	A fine
		2. Summary.	The statutory maximum.
234A(4)	Laying, circulating or delivering directors’ report without required signature.	Summary.	One-fifth of the statutory maximum.
236(4)	Laying, circulating or delivering auditors’ report without required signature.	Summary.	One-fifth of the statutory maximum.
251(6)	Failure to comply with requirements in relation to summary financial statements.	Summary.	One-fifth of the statutory maximum.”.

(4) In the entry for section 703(1) (failure by oversea company to comply with requirements as to accounts and reports), in column 2 for the words from “s.700” to the end substitute “requirements as to accounts and reports”.

Part II U.K. Amendments of Other Enactments

Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 (c.2) U.K.

25 U.K. F29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F29 Sch. 10 para. 25 repealed (1.9.2007) by Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19), ss. 356(4)(5), 358, Sch. 17 (with ss. 352, 354); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4) (with Sch. 4)

Harbours Act 1964 (c.40) U.K.

26 (1) Section 42 of the Harbours Act 1964 (accounts and reports of statutory harbour undertakers) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For subsection (2) substitute—

“(2) Where a statutory harbour undertaker is a parent undertaking with subsidiary undertakings which carry on harbour activities or any associated activities, then, it shall be the duty of the company also to prepare group accounts relating to the harbour activities and associated activities carried on by it and its subsidiary undertakings.”

(3) In subsection (6) (application of provisions of the M7 Companies Act 1985)—

(a) in paragraph (a) for “company accounts” substitute “ individual company accounts ”;

(b) in paragraph (c) omit the words “required to be attached to a company’s balance sheet”.

(4) In subsection (9), for the definition of “holding company” and “subsidiary” substitute—

““parent undertaking” and “subsidiary undertaking” have the same meaning as in Part VII of the Companies Act 1985;”.

Marginal Citations

M7 1985 c. 6.

Coal Industry Act 1971 (c.16) U.K.

27 U.K. F30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F30 Sch. 10 para. 27 repealed (27.3.2004) by 1994 c. 21, ss. 67, 68(3)(b)(c), Sch. 11 Pt. IV (with s. 40(7), 66); S.I. 2004/144, art. 3

Aircraft and Shipbuilding Industries Act 1977 (c.3) U.K.

28 (1) Section 17 of the Aircraft and Shipbuilding Industries Act 1977 (British Shipbuilders: accounts and audit) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)(c) (duty to prepare consolidated accounts) for “subsidiaries” substitute “ subsidiary undertakings ”.

(3) In subsection (9) (copies of accounts to be sent to the Secretary of State) for “subsidiaries” substitute “ subsidiary undertakings ” and for “subsidiary” substitute “ subsidiary undertaking ”.

(4) After subsection (9) add—

“(10) In this section “subsidiary undertaking” has the same meaning as in Part VII of the Companies Act 1985.”.

Crown Agents Act 1979 (c.43) U.K.

F31 29 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F31 Sch. 10 para. 29 repealed (21.3.1997) by 1995 c. 24, s. 13(2), Sch. 2 Pt.I; S.I. 1997/1139, art.2

British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c.38) U.K.

F32 30 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F32 Sch. 10 para. 30 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2(2), Sch. Table

Transport Act 1981 (c.56) U.K.

31 U.K. In section 11(4) of the Transport Act 1981, for “section 235” substitute “ section 234 ”.

Iron and Steel Act 1982 (c.25) U.K.

32 U.K. In section 24(5) of the Iron and Steel Act 1982 (meaning of “directors’ report”) for the words from “which, under section 235” to the end substitute “ which is required to be prepared under section 234 of the Companies Act 1985 ”.

Oil and Pipelines Act 1985 (c.62) U.K.

33 U.K. In Schedule 3 to the Oil and Pipelines Act 1985 (Oil and Pipelines Agency: financial and other provisions), in paragraph 9(2) (duty to prepare consolidated accounts) for “subsidiaries” (three times) substitute “ subsidiary undertakings ”, and at the end of that sub-paragraph add—

“In this sub-paragraph “subsidiary undertaking” has the same meaning as in Part VII of the Companies Act 1985.”.

Patents, Designs and Marks Act 1986 (c.39) U.K.

34 U.K. In Schedule 2 to the Patents, Designs and Marks Act 1986 (service marks), in paragraph 1(2) (provisions in which reference to trade mark includes service mark) for sub-paragraph (ii) substitute—

“(ii) Part I of Schedule 4 and paragraphs 5(2)(d) and 10(1)(b) and (2) of Schedule 9 (form of company balance sheets); and”.

Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 (c.46) U.K.

35 (1) The Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In section 3(3)(b) (default orders)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (i) for “section 244” substitute “ section 242(4) ”, and

(b) after that sub-paragraph insert—

“(ia) section 245B of that Act (order requiring preparation of revised accounts),”.

(3) In Schedule 1, for paragraph 5 substitute—

“5 The extent of the director’s responsibility for any failure by the directors of the company to comply with—

(a) section 226 or 227 of the Companies Act (duty to prepare annual accounts), or

(b) section 233 of that Act (approval and signature of accounts).”.

Financial Services Act 1986 (c.60) U.K.

F33 36 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F33 Sch. 10 paras. 36, 37 repealed (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, arts. 1, 75(n)

Banking Act 1987 (c.22) U.K.

F34 37 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F34 Sch. 10 paras. 36, 37 repealed (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, arts. 1, 75(n)

Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 (c.1) U.K.

38 (1) The Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 is amended as follows. U.K.

[F35 (2) In section 180 (annual return of registered profit-related pay scheme), in subsection (3) for “section 242(3)” substitute “ section 244(3) ”.]

(3) F36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F35 Sch. 10 para. 38(2) repealed (19.3.1997) by 1997 c. 16, ss. 61(2)(3), 113, Sch. 18 Pt. VI(3) (with effect as mentioned in the Notes 1 and 2 at the end of Pt. VI(3), Note 2 providing that the repeal does not affect the repealed provision in relation to profit periods beginning before 1.1.2000 or for certain other purposes in relation to any such periods)

F36 Sch. 10 para. 38(3) repealed (22.7.2004 with effect in accordance with s. 77 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), s. 326, Sch. 42 Pt. 2(7)

Dartford–Thurrock Crossing Act 1988 (c.20) U.K.

39 U.K. In section 33 of the Dartford–Thurrock Crossing Act 1988 (duty to lay before Parliament copies of accounts of persons appointed to levy tolls), for subsection (2) substitute—

“(2) In relation to a company “accounts” in subsection (1) means the company’s annual accounts for a financial year, together with the relevant directors’ report and the auditors’ report on those accounts.

Expressions used in this subsection have the same meaning as in Part VII of the Companies Act 1985.”.

F37 F37 SCHEDULE 11 E+W+S

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Textual Amendments

F37 Sch. 11 repealed (6.4.2008) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/3495, art. 8, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with arts. 7, 12, Sch. 4 para. 38(2))

F41 F41 SCHEDULE 12 E+W+S

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Textual Amendments

F41 Sch. 12 repealed (6.4.2008) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/3495, art. 8, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with arts. 7, 12, Sch. 4 para. 38(2))

F42 F42 SCHEDULE 13 E+W+S

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Textual Amendments

F42 Sch. 13 repealed (6.4.2008) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/3495, art. 8, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with arts. 7, 12, Sch. 4 para. 42)

Section 47(1).

[F48 SCHEDULE 14 U.K. Supervisory and qualifying bodies: Restrictive practices

Textual Amendments

F48 Sch. 14 ceased to have effect (1.5.2004) by virtue of The Competition Act 1998 and Other Enactments (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1261), reg. 5, Sch. 2 para. 2(2) (with reg. 6(2))

Part I E+W+S Prevention of restrictive practices

Refusal of recognition on grounds related to competition E+W+S

1 (1) The Secretary of State shall before deciding whether to make a recognition order in respect of a supervisory body or professional qualification send to [F49 the Office of Fair Trading (in this Schedule referred to as “the OFT”)]] a copy of the rules and of any guidance which the Secretary of State is required to consider in making that decision together with such other information as the Secretary of State considers will assist the [F49 OFT]. E+W+S

(2) The [F50 OFT] shall consider whether the rules or guidance have, or are intended or likely to have, to any significant extent the effect of restricting, distorting or preventing competition, and shall report to the Secretary of State; and the Secretary of State shall have regard to [F50 its] report in deciding whether to make a recognition order.

(3) The Secretary of State shall not make a recognition order if it appears to him that the rules and any guidance of which copies are furnished with the application have, or are intended or likely to have, to any significant extent the effect of restricting, distorting or preventing competition, unless it appears to him that the effect is reasonably justifiable having regard to the purposes of this Part of this Act.

Textual Amendments

F49 Words in Sch. 14 para. 1(1) substituted (1.4.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 21(4)(a)(i); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with transitional and transitory provision in art. 3)

F50 Words in Sch. 14 para. 1(2) substituted (1.4.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 21(4)(a)(ii); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with transitional and transitory provision in art. 3)

Notification of changes to rules or guidance E+W+S

2 (1) Where a recognised supervisory or qualifying body amends, revokes or adds to its rules or guidance in a manner which may reasonably be regarded as likely— E+W+S

(a) to restrict, distort or prevent competition to any significant extent, or

(b) otherwise to affect the question whether the recognition order granted to the body should continue in force,

it shall within seven days give the Secretary of State written notice of the amendment, revocation or addition.

(2) Notice need not be given under sub-paragraph (1) of the revocation of guidance not intended to have continuing effect or issued otherwise than in writing or other legible form, or of any amendment or addition to guidance which does not result in or consist of guidance which is intended to have continuing effect and is issued in writing or other legible form.

Continuing scrutiny by the Director General of Fair Trading E+W+S

3 (1) The [F51 OFT] shall keep under review the rules made or guidance issued by a recognised supervisory or qualifying body, and if [F52 it] is of the opinion that any rules or guidance of such a body have, or are intended or likely to have, to any significant extent the effect of restricting, distorting or preventing competition, [F52 it] shall report [F52 its] opinion to the Secretary of State, stating what in [F52 its] opinion the effect is or is likely to be. E+W+S

(2) The Secretary of State shall send to the [F51 OFT]copies of any notice received by him under paragraph 2, together with such other information as he considers will assist the [F51 OFT].

(3) The [F51 OFT] may report to the Secretary of State [F53 its] opinion that any matter mentioned in such a notice does not have, and is not intended or likely to have, to any significant extent the effect of restricting, distorting or preventing competition.

(4) The [F51 OFT] may from time to time consider whether—

(a) any practices of a recognised supervisory or qualifying body in its capacity as such, or

(b) any relevant practices required or contemplated by the rules or guidance of such a body or otherwise attributable to its conduct in its capacity as such,

have, or are intended or likely to have, to any significant extent the effect of restricting, distorting or preventing competition and, if so, what that effect is or is likely to be; and if [F54 it] is of that opinion [F54 it] shall make a report to the Secretary of State stating [F54 its] opinion and what the effect is or is likely to be.

(5) The practices relevant for the purposes of sub-paragraph (4)(b) in the case of a recognised supervisory body are practices engaged in for the purposes of, or in connection with, appointment as a company auditor or the conduct of company audit work by persons who—

(a) are eligible under its rules for appointment as a company auditor, or

(b) hold an appropriate qualification and are directors or other officers of bodies corporate which are so eligible or partners in, or employees of, partnerships which are so eligible.

(6) The practices relevant for the purposes of sub-paragraph (4)(b) in the case of a recognised qualifying body are—

(a) practices engaged in by persons in the course of seeking to obtain a recognised professional qualification from that body, and

(b) practices engaged in by persons approved by the body for the purposes of giving practical training to persons seeking such a qualification and which relate to such training.

Textual Amendments

F51 Words in Sch. 14 para. 3 substituted (1.4.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 21(4)(b)(i); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with transitional and transitory provision in art. 3)

F52 Words in Sch. 14 para. 3(1) substituted (1.4.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 21(4)(b)(ii); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with transitional and transitory provision in art. 3)

F53 Word in Sch. 14 para. 3(3) substituted (1.4.2003 by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 21(4)(b)(iii); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with transitional and transitory provision in art. 3)

F54 Words in Sch. 14 para. 3(4) substituted (1.4.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 21(4)(b)(iv); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with transitional and transitory provision in art. 3)

Investigatory powers of the Director E+W+S

4 (1) The following powers are exercisable by the [F55 OFT] for the purpose of investigating any matter in connection with [F56 its] functions under paragraph 1or 3. E+W+S

(2) The [F55 OFT] may by a notice in writing require any person to produce, at a time and place specified in the notice, to the [F55 OFT] or to any person appointed by [F57 it] for the purpose, any documents which are specified or described in the notice and which are documents in his custody or under his control and relating to any matter relevant to the investigation.

(3) The [F55 OFT] may by a notice in writing require any person to furnish to the [F55 OFT] such information as may be specified or described in the notice, and specify the time within which and the manner and form in which any such information is to be furnished.

(4) A person shall not under this paragraph be required to produce any document or disclose any information which he would be entitled to refuse to produce or disclose on grounds of legal professional privilege in proceedings in the High Court or on the grounds of confidentiality as between client and professional legal adviser in proceedings in the Court of Session.

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Textual Amendments

F55 Words in Sch. 14 para. 4 substituted (1.4.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 21(4)(c)(i); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with transitional and transitory provision in art. 3)

F56 Word in Sch. 14 para. 4(1) substituted (1.4.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 21(4)(c)(ii); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with transitional and transitory provision in art. 3)

F57 Word in Sch. 14 para. 4(2) substituted (1.4.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 21(4)(c)(iii); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with transitional and transitory provision in art. 3)

F58 Sch. 14 para. 4(5) repealed (1.4.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 21(4)(c)(iv), Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with transitional and transitory provision in art. 3)

Enforcement E+W+S

[F59 4A (1) The court may, on an application by the OFT, enquire into whether any person (“the defaulter”) has refused or otherwise failed, without reasonable excuse, to comply with a notice under paragraph 4.

(2) An application under sub-paragraph (1) shall include details of the possible failure which the OFT considers has occurred.

(3) In enquiring into a case under sub-paragraph (1), the court shall hear any witness who may be produced against or on behalf of the defaulter and any statement which may be offered in defence.

(4) Sub-paragraphs (5) and (6) apply where the court is satisfied, after hearing any witnesses and statements as mentioned in sub-paragraph (3), that the defaulter has refused or otherwise failed, without reasonable excuse, to comply with the notice under paragraph 4.

(5) The court may punish the defaulter as it would have been able to punish him had he been guilty of contempt of court.

(6) Where the defaulter is a body corporate, the court may punish any director or officer of the defaulter as it would have been able to punish that director or officer had the director or officer been guilty of contempt of court.

[F60 (6A) Where the defaulter is a partnership constituted under the law of Scotland, the court may punish any partner of the defaulter as it would have been able to punish him had he been guilty of contempt of court.]

(7) In this section “the court”—

(a) in relation to England and Wales, means the High Court, and

(b) in relation to Scotland, means the Court of Session.]

Textual Amendments

F59 Sch. 14 para. 4A inserted (1.4.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 21(4)(d); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with transitional and transitory provision in art. 3)

F60 Sch. 14 para. 4A(6A) inserted (20.6.2003) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Consequential and Supplemental Provisions) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1398), art. 2, Sch. para. 10(2)

F61 4B (1) A person commits an offence if he intentionally alters, suppresses or destroys a document which he has been required to produce by a notice under paragraph 4. E+W+S

(2) A person who commits an offence under sub-paragraph (1) shall be liable—

(a) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum;

(b) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to a fine or to both.

Textual Amendments

F61 Sch. 14 para. 4B inserted (1.4.2003) by 2002 c. 40, s. 278, Sch. 25 para. 21(4)(d); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with transitional and transitory provision in art. 3)

Publication of Director’s reports E+W+S

5 (1) The [F62 OFT] may, if [F62 it] thinks fit, publish any report made by [F62 it] under paragraph 1 or 3. E+W+S

(2) [F62 It] shall exclude from a published report, so far as practicable, any matter which relates to the affairs of a particular person (other than the supervisory or qualifying body concerned) the publication of which would or might in [F62 its] opinion seriously and prejudicially affect the interests of that person.

Textual Amendments

F62 Words in Sch. 14 para. 5 substituted (1.4.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 21(4)(e); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with transitional and transitory provision in art. 3)

Powers exercisable by the Secretary of State in consequence of report E+W+S

6 (1) The powers conferred by this section are exercisable by the Secretary of State if, having received and considered a report from the [F63 OFT] under paragraph 3(1) or (4), it appears to him that— E+W+S

(a) any rules made or guidance issued by a recognised supervisory or qualifying body, or

(b) any such practices as are mentioned in paragraph 3(4),

have, or are intended or likely to have, to any significant extent the effect of restricting, distorting or preventing competition and that that effect is greater than is reasonably justifiable having regard to the purposes of this Part of this Act.

(2) The powers are—

(a) to revoke the recognition order granted to the body concerned,

(b) to direct it to take specified steps for the purpose of securing that the rules, guidance or practices in question do not have the effect mentioned in sub-paragraph (1), and

(c) to make alterations in the rules of the body for that purpose.

(3) The provisions of paragraph 3(2) to (5), (7) and (9) of Schedule 11 or, as the case may be, Schedule 12 have effect in relation to the revocation of a recognition order under sub-paragraph (2)(a) above as they have effect in relation to the revocation of such an order under that Schedule.

(4) Before the Secretary of State exercises the power conferred by sub-paragraph (2)(b) or (c) above he shall—

(a) give written notice of his intention to do so to the body concerned and take such steps (whether by publication or otherwise) as he thinks appropriate for bringing the notice to the attention of any other person who in his opinion is likely to be affected by the exercise of the power, and

(b) have regard to any representation made within such time as he considers reasonable by the body or any such other person.

(5) A notice under sub-paragraph (4) shall give particulars of the manner in which the Secretary of State proposes to exercise the power in question and state the reasons for which he proposes to act; and the statement of reasons may include matters contained in any report received by him under paragraph 4.

Textual Amendments

F63 Word in Sch. 14 para. 6 substituted (1.4.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 21(4)(f); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with transitional and transitory provision in art. 3)

Supplementary provisions E+W+S

7 (1) A direction under paragraph 6 is, on the application of the Secretary of State, enforceable by injunction or, in Scotland, by an order under section 45 of the M9 Court of Session Act 1988. E+W+S

(2) The fact that any rules made by a recognised supervisory or qualifying body have been altered by the Secretary of State, or pursuant to a direction of the Secretary of State, under paragraph 6 does not preclude their subsequent alteration or revocation by that body.

(3) In determining for the purposes of this Part of this Schedule whether any guidance has, or is likely to have, any particular effect the Secretary of State and the [F64 OFT] may assume that the persons to whom it is addressed will act in conformity with it.

Textual Amendments

F64 Word in Sch. 14 para. 7 substituted (1.4.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 21(4)(f); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with transitional and transitory provision in art. 3)

Marginal Citations

M9 1988 c. 36.

Part II U.K. Consequential Exemptions from Competition Law

Fair Trading Act 1973 (c. 41) U.K.

8 U.K. F65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F65 Sch. 14 para. 8 repealed (20.6.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 21(4)(g), Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/1397, art. {2(1)}, Sch.

[F66 The Competition Act 1998] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F66 Sch. 14 para. 9 and cross-heading substituted (1.3.2000) by 1998 c. 41, s. 3(1)(b), Sch. 2 Pt. II para. 2(2) (with s. 73); S.I. 2000/344, art. 2, Sch.

[F67 9 (1) The Chapter I prohibition does not apply to an agreement for the constitution of a recognised supervisory or qualifying body to the extent to which it relates to— U.K.

(a) rules of, or guidance issued by, the body; and

(b) incidental matters connected with the rules or guidance.

(2) The Chapter I prohibition does not apply to an agreement the parties to which consist of or include—

(a) a recognised supervisory or qualifying body, or

(b) any person mentioned in paragraph 3(5) or (6) above,

to the extent to which the agreement consists of provisions the inclusion of which in the agreement is required or contemplated by the rules or guidance of that body.

(3) The Chapter I prohibition does not apply to the practices mentioned in paragraph 3(4)(a) and (b) above.

(4) Where a recognition order is revoked, sub-paragraphs (1) to (3) above are to continue to apply for a period of six months beginning with the day on which the revocation takes effect, as if the order were still in force.

(5) In this paragraph—

(a) “the Chapter I prohibition” means the prohibition imposed by section 2(1) of the Competition Act 1998,

(b) references to an agreement are to be read as applying equally to, or in relation to, a decision or concerted practice,

and expressions used in this paragraph which are also used in Part I of the Competition Act 1998 are to be interpreted in the same way as for the purposes of that Part of that Act.

(6) In the application of this paragraph to decisions and concerted practices, references to provisions of an agreement are to be read as references to elements of a decision or concerted practice.]

Textual Amendments

F67 Sch. 14 para. 9 and cross-heading substituted (1.3.2000) by 1998 c. 41, s. 3(1)(b), Sch. 2 Pt. II para. 2(2) (with s. 73); S.I. 2000/344, art. 2, Sch.

Competition Act 1980 (c. 21) U.K.

F68 10 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F68 Sch. 14 para. 10 repealed (1.3.2000) by S.I. 2000/311, art. 24(a)

Valid from 01/10/2009

Section 105.

SCHEDULE 15 E+W+S Charges on Property of Oversea Companies

The following provisions are inserted in Part XXIII of the M10 Companies Act 1985—

Marginal Citations

M10 1985 c. 6.

“Chapter III E+W+S Registration of Charges

703A Introductory provisions.

(1) The provisions of this Chapter have effect for securing the registration in Great Britain of charges on the property of a registered oversea company.

(2) Section 395(2) and (3) (meaning of “charge” and “property”) have effect for the purposes of this Chapter.

(3) A “registered oversea company”, in relation to England and Wales or Scotland, means an oversea company which

[F69 (a) has duly delivered documents under paragraph 1 of Schedule 21A to the registrar for that part of Great Britain and has not subsequently given notice to him under section 695A(3) that it has closed the branch in respect of which the documents were registered, or

(b) has duly delivered documents to the registrar for that part of Great Britain under section 691 and has not subsequently given notice to him under section 696(4) that it has ceased to have an established place of business in that part.]

(4) References in this Chapter to the registrar shall be construed in accordance with section 703E below and references to registration, in relation to a charge, are to registration in the register kept by him under this Chapter.

703B Charges requiring registration.

(1) The charges requiring registration under this Chapter are those which if created by a company registered in Great Britain would require registration under Part XII of this Act.

(2) Whether a charge is one requiring registration under this Chapter shall be determined—

[F70 (a) in the case of a charge over property of a company at the date when it becomes a registered oversea company, as at that date,]

(b) in the case of a charge created by a registered oversea company, as at the date the charge is created, and

(c) in the case of a charge over property acquired by a registered oversea company, as at the date of the acquisition.

(3) In the following provisions of this Chapter references to a charge are, unless the context otherwise requires, to a charge requiring registration under this Chapter.

Where a charge not otherwise requiring registration relates to property by virtue of which it requires to be registered and to other property, the references are to the charge so far as it relates to property of the former description.

703C The register.

(1) The registrar shall keep for each registered oversea company a register, in such form as he thinks fit, of charges on property of the company.

(2) The register shall consist of a file containing with respect to each such charge the particulars and other information delivered to the registrar under or by virtue of the following provisions of this Chapter.

(3) Section 397(3) to (5) (registrar’s certificate as to date of delivery of particulars) applies in relation to the delivery of any particulars or other information under this Chapter.

703D Company’s duty to deliver particulars of charges for registration.

(1) If when an oversea company

[F71 (a) delivers documents for registration under paragraph 1 of Schedule 21A—

(i) in respect of a branch in England and Wales, or

(ii) in respect of a branch in Scotland,

for the first time since becoming a company to which section 690A applies, or

(b) delivers documents for registration under section 691,]

any of its property is situated in Great Britain and subject to a charge, it is the company’s duty at the same time to deliver the prescribed particulars of the charge, in the prescribed form, to the registrar for registration.

[F72 (1A) Subsection (1) above does not apply in relation to a charge if—

(a) the particulars of it required to be delivered under that subsection have already been so delivered to the registrar to whom the documents mentioned in subsection (1) above are delivered, and

(b) the company has at all times since they were so delivered to him been a registered oversea company in relation to the part of Great Britain for which he is registrar.]

(2) Where a registered oversea company—

(a) creates a charge on property situated in Great Britain, or

(b) acquires property which is situated in Great Britain and subject to a charge,

it is the company’s duty to deliver the prescribed particulars of the charge, in the prescribed form, to the registrar for registration within 21 days after the date of the charge’s creation or, as the case may be, the date of the acquisition.

This subsection does not apply if the property subject to the charge is at the end of that period no longer situated in Great Britain.

(3) Where the preceding subsections do not apply and property of a registered oversea company is for a continuous period of four months situated in Great Britain and subject to a charge, it is the company’s duty before the end of that period to deliver the prescribed particulars of the charge, in the prescribed form, to the registrar for registration.

(4) Particulars of a charge required to be delivered under subsections (1), (2) or (3) may be delivered for registration by any person interested in the charge.

(5) If a company fails to comply with subsection (1), (2) or (3), then, unless particulars of the charge have been delivered for registration by another person, the company and every officer of it who is in default is liable to a fine.

(6) Section 398(2), (4) and (5) (recovery of fees paid in connection with registration, filing of particulars in register and sending of copy of particulars filed and note as to date) apply in relation to particulars delivered under this Chapter.

703E Registrar to whom particulars, &c. to be delivered.

(1) The particulars required to be delivered by section 703D(1) (charges over property of oversea company becoming registered in a part of Great Britain) shall be delivered to the registrar to whom the documents are delivered under [F73 paragraph 1 of Schedule 21A or, as the case may be,] section 691.

(2) The particulars required to be delivered by section 703D(2) or (3) (charges over property of registered oversea company) shall be delivered—

[F74 (a) where the company is a company to which section 690A applies—

(i) if it has registered a branch in one part of Great Britain but has not registered a branch in the other, to the registrar for the part in which it has registered a branch,

(ii) if it has registered a branch in both parts of Great Britain but the property subject to the charge is situated in one part of Great Britain only, to the registrar for that part, and

(iii) in any other case, to the registrars for both parts of Great Britain; and

(b) where the company is a company to which section 691 applies—

(i) if it is registered in one part of Great Britain and not in the other, to the registrar for the part in which it is registered,

(ii) if it is registered in both parts of Great Britain but the property subject to the charge is situated in one part of Great Britain only, to the registrar for that part, and

(iii) in any other case, to the registrar for both parts of Great Britain.]

(3) Other documents required or authorised by virtue of this Chapter to be delivered to the registrar shall be delivered to the registrar or registrars to whom particulars of the charge to which they relate have been, or ought to have been, delivered.

(4) [F75 If a company ceases to be a registered oversea company in relation to either part of Great Britain, charges over property of the company shall cease to be subject to the provisions of this Chapter, as regards registration in that part of Great Britain, as from the date on which the notice under section 695A(3) or, as the case may be, 696(3) is given.],

This is without prejudice to rights arising by reason of events occurring before that date.

703F Effect of failure to deliver particulars, late delivery and effect of errors and omissions.

(1) The following provisions of Part XII—

(a) section 399 (effect of failure to deliver particulars),

(b) section 400 (late delivery of particulars), and

(c) section 402 (effect of errors and omissions in particulars delivered),

apply, with the following modifications, in relation to a charge created by a registered oversea company of which particulars are required to be delivered under this Chapter.

(2) Those provisions do not apply to a charge of which particulars are required to be delivered under section 703D(1) (charges existing when company delivers documents under section 691).

(3) In relation to a charge of which particulars are required to be delivered under section 703D(3) (charges registrable by virtue of property being within Great Britain for requisite period), the references to the period of 21 days after the charge’s creation shall be construed as references to the period of four months referred to in that subsection.

703G Delivery of further particulars or memorandum.

Sections 401 and 403 (delivery of further particulars and memorandum of charge ceasing to affect company’s property) apply in relation to a charge of which particulars have been delivered under this Chapter.

703H Further provisions with respect to voidness of charges.

(1) The following provisions of Part XII apply in relation to the voidness of a charge by virtue of this Chapter—

(a) section 404 (exclusion of voidness as against unregistered charges),

(b) section 405 (restrictions on cases in which charge is void),

(c) section 406 (effect of exercise of power of sale), and

(d) section 407 (effect of voidness on obligation secured).

(2) In relation to a charge of which particulars are required to be delivered under section 703D(3) (charges registrable by virtue of property being within Great Britain for requisite period), the reference in section 404 to the period of 21 days after the charge’s creation shall be construed as a reference to the period of four months referred to in that subsection.

703I Additional information to be registered.

(1) Section 408 (particulars of taking up of issue of debentures) applies in relation to a charge of which particulars have been delivered under this Chapter.

(2) Section 409 (notice of appointment of receiver or manager) applies in relation to the appointment of a receiver or manager of property of a registered oversea company.

(3) Regulations under section 410 (notice of crystallisation of floating charge, &c.) may apply in relation to a charge of which particulars have been delivered under this Chapter; but subject to such exceptions, adaptations and modifications as may be specified in the regulations.

703J Copies of instruments and register to be kept by company.

(1) Sections 411 and 412 (copies of instruments and register to be kept by company) apply in relation to a registered oversea company and any charge over property of the company situated in Great Britain.

(2) They apply to any charge, whether or not particulars are required to be delivered to the registrar.

(3) In relation to such a company the references to the company’s registered office shall be construed as references to its principal place of business in Great Britain.

703K Power to make further provision by regulations.

(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations make further provision as to the application of the provisions of this Chapter, or the provisions of Part XII applied by this Chapter, in relation to charges of any description specified in the regulations.

(2) The regulations may apply any provisions of regulations made under section 413 (power to make further provision with respect to application of Part XII) or make any provision which may be made under that section with respect to the application of provisions of Part XII.

703L Provisions as to situation of property.

(1) The following provisions apply for determining for the purposes of this Chapter whether a vehicle which is the property of an oversea company is situated in Great Britain—

(a) a ship, aircraft or hovercraft shall be regarded as situated in Great Britain if, and only if, it is registered in Great Britain;

(b) any other description of vehicle shall be regarded as situated in Great Britain on a day if, and only if, at any time on that day the management of the vehicle is directed from a place of business of the company in Great Britain;

and for the purposes of this Chapter a vehicle shall not be regarded as situated in one part of Great Britain only.

(2) For the purposes of this Chapter as it applies to a charge on future property, the subject-matter of the charge shall be treated as situated in Great Britain unless it relates exclusively to property of a kind which cannot, after being acquired or coming into existence, be situated in Great Britain; and references to property situated in a part of Great Britain shall be similarly construed.

703M Other supplementary provisions.

The following provisions of Part XII apply for the purposes of this Chapter—

(a) section 414 (construction of references to date of creation of charge),

(b) section 415 (prescribed particulars and related expressions),

(c) section 416 (notice of matters disclosed on the register),

(d) section 417 (power of court to dispense with signature),

(e) section 418 (regulations) and

(f) section 419 (minor definitions).

703N Index of defined expressions.

The following Table shows the provisions of this Chapter and Part XII defining or otherwise explaining expressions used in this Chapter (other than expressions used only in the same section)—

charge	sections 703A(2), 703B(3) and 395(2)
charge requiring registration	sections 703B(1) and 396
creation of charge	sections 703M(f) and 419(2)
date of acquisition (of property by a company)	sections 703M(f) and 419(3)
date of creation of charge	sections 703M(a) and 414
property	sections 703A(2) and 395(2)
registered oversea company	section 703A(3)
registrar and registration in relation to a charge	sections 703A(4) and 703E
situated in Great Britain
in relation to vehicles	section 703L(1)
in relation to future property	section 703L(2)”

Textual Amendments

F69 Sch. 15: words inserted in s. 703A(3) (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/3179, reg. 4, Sch. 3 para.12.

F70 Sch. 15: s. 703B(2)(a) substituted (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/3179, reg. 4, Sch. 3 para. 13

F71 Sch. 15: words in s. 703D(1) substituted (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/3179, reg. 4, Sch. 3 para. 14(2)

F72 Sch. 15: s. 703D(1A) inserted (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/3179, reg. 4, Sch. 3 para. 14(3)

F73 Sch. 15: words in s. 703E(1) inserted (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/3179, reg. 4, Sch. 3 para. 15(2)

F74 Sch. 15: words in s. 703E(2) substituted (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/3179, reg. 4, Sch. 3 para. 15(3)

F75 Sch. 15: words in s. 703E(4) substituted (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/3179, reg. 4, Sch. 3 para. 15(4)

Prospective

Section 107.

F76 SCHEDULE 16 U.K. Amendments Consequential on Part IV

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F76 Sch. 16 repealed (1.10.2009) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), s. 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2008/2860, art. 4, Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (with arts. 7, 8, Sch. 2)

Section 130(7).

SCHEDULE 17 U.K. Company Contracts, Seals, &c.: Further Provisions

Execution of deeds abroad U.K.

1 (1) Section 38 of the M11 Companies Act 1985 (execution of deeds abroad) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F77

(3) For subsection (2) (effect of deed executed by attorney) substitute—

“(2) A deed executed by such an attorney on behalf of the company has the same effect as if it were executed under the company’s common seal.”.

Textual Amendments

F77 Sch. 17 paras. 1(2), 2(4), 8, 10 repealed by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 27; 68A:2; 76:2), s. 74(2), Sch. 9

Marginal Citations

M11 1985 c. 6.

Official seal for use abroad U.K.

2 (1) Section 39 of the Companies Act 1985 (power to have official seal for use abroad) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1), after “A company” insert “which has a common seal” and for “the common seal of the company” substitute “its common seal”.

(3) For subsection (2) (effect of sealing with official seal) substitute—

“(2) The official seal when duly affixed to a document has the same effect as the company’s common seal.”.

(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F78

Textual Amendments

F78 Sch. 17 paras. 1(2), 2(4), 8, 10 repealed by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 27; 68A:2; 76:2), s. 74(2), Sch. 9

Official seal for share certificates, &c. U.K.

3 (1) Section 40 of the M12 Companies Act 1985 (official seal for share certificates, &c.) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) After “A company” insert “which has a common seal” and for “the company’s common seal” substitute “its common seal”.

(3) At the end add—

“The official seal when duly affixed to a document has the same effect as the company’s common seal.”.

Marginal Citations

M12 1985 c. 6.

Authentication of documents U.K.

4 U.K. F79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F79 Sch. 17 para. 4 repealed (6.4.2007) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2006/3428, art. 7(c), Sch. 4 Pt. 1

Share certificate as evidence of title U.K.

5 U.K. F80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F80 Sch. 17 para. 5 repealed (6.4.2008) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/3495, art. 8, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with arts. 7, 12)

Share warrants to bearer U.K.

6 U.K. F81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F81 Sch. 17 para. 6 repealed (6.4.2008) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/3495, art. 8, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with arts. 7, 12)

Identification of company on common seal U.K.

7 U.K. In section 350 of the M13 Companies Act 1985 (identification of company on company seal), for subsection (1) substitute—

“(1) A company which has a common seal shall have its name engraved in legible characters on the seal; and if it fails to comply with this subsection it is liable to a fine.”.

Marginal Citations

M13 1985 c. 6.

Floating charges under Scots law U.K.

8 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F82

Textual Amendments

F82 Sch. 17 paras. 1(2), 2(4), 8, 10 repealed by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 27; 68A:2; 76:2), s. 74(2), Sch. 9

9 U.K. In section 466(2) of the Companies Act 1985 (execution of instrument altering floating charge)—

(a) at the beginning of the subsection insert “Without prejudice to any enactment or rule of law regarding the execution of documents,”;

(b) omit paragraph (a);

(c) at the end of paragraph (b) insert “; or”, and

(d) omit paragraph (d) and the word “or” preceding it.

10 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F83

Textual Amendments

F83 Sch. 17 paras. 1(2), 2(4), 8, 10 repealed by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 27; 68A:2; 76:2), s. 74(2), Sch. 9

Section 144(4).

SCHEDULE 18 U.K. “Subsidiary” and related expressions: consequential amendments and savings

Coal Industry Nationalisation Act 1946 (c. 59) U.K.

1 U.K. In Schedule 2A to the Coal Industry Nationalisation Act 1946 (eligibility for superannuation benefits), in the definition of “subsidiary” in paragraph 5 of the Table, for “section 154 of the Companies Act 1948” substitute “section 736 of the Companies Act 1985”.

Electricity Act 1947 (c. 54) U.K.

2 U.K. F84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F84 Sch. 18 paras. 2, 11, 19, 26 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), s. 1(1), {Sch. 1 Pt. 17 Group 5}

Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (c. 56) E+W+S

3 E+W+S F85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F85 Sch. 18 para. 3 repealed (E.W.) (1.6.2004) by The Regulatory Reform (Business Tenancies) (England and Wales) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3096), art. 28(2), Sch. 6

Transport Act 1962 (c. 46) U.K.

4 U.K. In the Transport Act 1946, in the definition of “subsidiary” in section 92(1) (interpretation) omit the words “(taking references in that section to a company as being references to a body corporate)”.

Harbours Act 1964 (c. 40) U.K.

5 U.K. In section 57(1) of the Harbours Act 1964 (interpretation), in the definition of “marine work” for “section 154 of the Companies Act 1948” substitute “ section 736 of the Companies Act 1985 ”.

General Rate Act 1967 (c. 9) U.K.

6 U.K. In section 32A of the General Rate Act 1967 (rateable premises of Transport Boards), in the definition of “subsidiary” in subsection (6) omit the words “(taking references in that section to a company as being references to a body corporate)”.

Transport Act 1968 (c. 73) U.K.

F86 7 E+W+S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F86 Sch. 18 para. 7 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 23, s. 60(2), Sch. 8 Pt.I (with ss. 54, 55); S.I. 1995/2181, art.2

Post Office Act 1969 (c. 48) U.K.

8 U.K. In section 86 of the Post Office Act 1969 (interpretation), in subsection (2) for “736(5)(b)” substitute “ 736 ”.

Industry Act 1972 (c. 63) U.K.

9 U.K. In section 10 of the Industry Act 1972 (construction credits), in subsection (9) for “for the purposes of the Companies Act 1985 by section 736 of that Act” substitute “ by section 736 of the Companies Act 1985 ”.

Coal Industry Act 1973 (c. 8) U.K.

10 U.K. F87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F87 Sch. 18 para. 10 repealed (27.3.2004) by 1994 c. 21, ss. 67, 68(3)(b)(c), Sch. 11 Pt. IV (with ss. 40(7), 66); S.I. 2004/144, art. 3

Industry Act 1975 (c. 68) U.K.

11 U.K. F88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F88 Sch. 18 paras. 2, 11, 19, 26 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), s. 1(1), {Sch. 1 Pt. 17 Group 5}

Scottish Development Agency Act 1975 (c. 69) U.K.

[F89 12 U.K. In section 25(1) of the Scottish Development Agency Act 1975 (interpretation), in the definition of “wholly-owned subsidiary” for “section 736(5)(b)” substitute “ section 736 ”.]

Textual Amendments

F89 Sch. 18 para. 12 repealed (1.4.1991) by Enterprise and New Towns (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 35, SIF 64), s. 38(2), Sch. 5 Part I

Welsh Development Agency Act 1975 (c. 70) U.K.

13 U.K. In section 27(1) of the Welsh Development Agency Act 1975 (interpretation), in the definition of “wholly-owned subsidiary” for “section 736(5)(b)” substitute “ section 736 ”.

Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1976 (c. 41) U.K.

F90 14 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F90 Sch. 18 para. 14 repealed (1.3.2000) by S.I. 2000/311, art. 24(b)

Industrial Common Ownership Act 1976 (c. 78) U.K.

15 U.K. In section 2(5) of the Industrial Common Ownership Act 1976 (common ownership and co-operative enterprises) for “for the purposes of the Companies Act 1985” substitute “ as defined by section 736 of the Companies Act 1985 or for the purposes of ”.

Aircraft and Shipbuilding Industries Act 1977 (c. 3) U.K.

16 U.K. In section 56(1) of the Aircraft and Shipbuilding Industries Act 1977 (interpretation), in the definition of “subsidiary” for “the same meaning as in” substitute “ the meaning given by section 736 of ”.

Nuclear Industry (Finance) Act 1977 (c. 7) U.K.

17 U.K. In section 3 of the Nuclear Industry (Finance) Act 1977 (expenditure on acquisition of shares in National Nuclear Corporation Ltd and subsidiaries), after “within the meaning of” insert “ section 736 of ”.

Coal Industry Act 1977 (c. 39) U.K.

18 U.K. F91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F91 Sch. 18 para. 18 repealed (27.3.2004) by 1994 c. 21, ss. 67, 68, Sch. 11 Pt.III (with ss. 40(7), 66); S.I. 2004/144, art. 2, Sch.

Shipbuilding (Redundancy Payments) Act 1978 (c. 11) U.K.

19 U.K. F92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F92 Sch. 18 paras. 2, 11, 19, 26 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), s. 1(1), {Sch. 1 Pt. 17 Group 5}

Capital Gains Tax Act 1979 (c. 14) U.K.

F93 20 E+W+S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F93 Sch. 18 para. 20 repealed (6.3.1992 with effect as mentioned in s. 289(1)(2) of the repealing Act) by Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 (c. 12), ss. 289, 290, Sch.12 (with s. 201(3), Sch. 11 paras. 20, 22, 26(2), 27)

Crown Agents Act 1979 (c. 43) U.K.

21 U.K. In section 31(1) of the Crown Agents Act 1979 (interpretation), in the definition of “wholly-owned subsidiary” for “section 736(5)(b)” substitute “ section 736(2) ”.

Competition Act 1980 (c. 21) U.K.

22 U.K. In sections 11(3)(f) and 12 of the Competition Act 1980 (references relating to public bodies, &c.), after “within the meaning of” insert “ section 736 of ”.

British Aerospace Act 1980 (c. 26) U.K.

23 U.K. In section 14(1) of the British Aerospace Act 1980 (interpretation)—

(a) in the definition of “subsidiary” for “the same meaning as in the Companies Act 1948”, and

(b) in the definition of “wholly-owned subsidiary” for “the same meaning as it has for the purposes of section 150 of the Companies Act 1948”,

substitute “ the meaning given by section 736 of the Companies Act 1985 ”.

Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65) U.K.

24 U.K. In sections 100(1), 141(7) and 170(1)(d) and (2) of the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (which refer to wholly-owned subsidiaries) for “within the meaning of section 736(5)(b)” substitute “ as defined by section 736 ”.

British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38) U.K.

25 U.K. In section 85 of the British Telecommunications Act 1981 (interpretation), for subsection (2) substitute—

“(2) Any reference in this Act to a subsidiary or wholly-owned subsidiary shall be construed in accordance with section 736 of the Companies Act 1985.”.

Transport Act 1981 (c. 56) U.K.

26 U.K. F94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F94 Sch. 18 paras. 2, 11, 19, 26 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), s. 1(1), {Sch. 1 Pt. 17 Group 5}

Value Added Tax Act 1983 (c. 55) U.K.

F95 27 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F95 Sch. 18 para. 27 repealed (1.9.1994) by 1994 c. 23, ss. 100(2), 101(1), Sch.15 (with Sch. 13 para. 2)

Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12) U.K.

[F96 28 U.K. In section 73(1) of the Telecommunications Act 1984 (interpretation of Part V), for “the same meaning as in” substitute “the meaning given by section 736 of”.]

Textual Amendments

F96 Sch. 18 para. 28 repealed (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 for further specified purposes) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 406(7), 408, 411, Sch. 19(1) (with transitional provisions in Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/1900, art. 1(2), 2(1), 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3(2) (as amended (8.12.2003) by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)

London Regional Transport Act 1984 (c. 32) U.K.

29 U.K. In section 68 of the London Regional Transport Act 1984 (interpretation), for the definition of “subsidiary” substitute—

““subsidiary” (subject to section 62 of this Act) has the meaning given by section 736 of the Companies Act 1985;”.

Inheritance Tax Act 1984 (c. 51) U.K.

30 (1) The Inheritance Tax Act 1984 is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In section 13 (dispositions by close companies for benefit of employees), in the definition of “subsidiary” in subsection (5) for “the same meaning as in” substitute “ the meaning given by section 736 of ”.

(3) In section 103 (introductory provisions relating to relief for business property), in subsection (2) for “the same meanings as in” substitute “ the meanings given by section 736 of ”.

(4) In section 234 (interest on instalments) in subsection (3) for “within the meaning of” substitute “ as defined in section 736 of ”.

Ordnance Factories and Military Services Act 1984 (c. 59) U.K.

31 U.K. In section 14 of the Ordnance Factories and Military Services Act 1984 (interpretation), for the definitions of “subsidiary” and “wholly-owned subsidiary” substitute—

““subsidiary” and “wholly-owned subsidiary” have the meanings given by section 736 of the Companies Act 1985.”.

Companies Act 1985 (c. 6) U.K.

32 (1) The following provisions have effect with respect to the operation of section 23 of the Companies Act 1985 (prohibition on subsidiary being a member of its holding company). U.K.

(2) In relation to times, circumstances and purposes before the commencement of section 144(1) of this Act, the references in section 23 to a subsidiary or holding company shall be construed in accordance with section 736 of the Companies Act 1985 as originally enacted.

(3) Where a body corporate becomes or ceases to be a subsidiary of a holding company by reason of section 144(1) coming into force, the prohibition in section 23 of the Companies Act 1985 shall apply (in the absence of exempting circumstances), or cease to apply, accordingly.

33 (1) Section 153 of the Companies Act 1985 (transactions excepted from prohibition on company giving financial assistance for acquisition of its own shares) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (4)(bb) (employees’ share schemes) for “a company connected with it” substitute “a company in the same group”.

(3) For subsection (5) substitute—

“(5) For the purposes of subsection (4)(bb) a company is in the same group as another company if it is a holding company or subsidiary of that company, or a subsidiary of a holding company of that company.”.

34 U.K. F97 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F97 Sch. 18 para. 34 repealed (1.10.2007) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/2194. {art. 8}, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with art. 12, Sch. 3 (as amended by S.I. 2007/2607, arts. 1, 4 and S.I. 2007/3495, arts. 2(6), 11, Sch. 5 para. 2(3)-(7)) and subject to Sch. 1)

35 U.K. F98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F98 Sch. 18 para. 35 repealed (1.10.2007) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/2194. {art. 8}, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with art. 12, Sch. 3 (as amended by S.I. 2007/2607, arts. 1, 4 and S.I. 2007/3495, arts. 2(6), 11, Sch. 5 para. 2(3)-(7)) and subject to Sch. 1)

36 U.K. F99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F99 Sch. 18 para. 36 repealed (1.10.2007) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/2194. {art. 8}, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with art. 12, Sch. 3 (as amended by S.I. 2007/2607, arts. 1, 4 and S.I. 2007/3495, arts. 2(6), 11, Sch. 5 para. 2(3)-(7)) and subject to Sch. 1)

37 U.K. For the purposes of section 743 of the Companies Act 1985 (meaning of “employees’ share scheme”), a company which immediately before the commencement of section 144(1) was a subsidiary of another company shall not be treated as ceasing to be such a subsidiary by reason of that subsection coming into force.

38 U.K. In Schedule 25 to the Companies Act 1985 “subsidiary” has the meaning given by section 736 of that Act as originally enacted.

Transport Act 1985 (c. 67) U.K.

39 U.K. In section 137(1) of the Transport Act 1985 (interpretation), in the definition of “subsidiary” for the words from “as defined” to the end substitute “ within the meaning of section 736 of the Companies Act 1985 as originally enacted (and not as substituted by section 144(1) of the Companies Act 1989); ”.

Housing Act 1985 (c. 68) U.K.

40 U.K. In section 622 of the Housing Act 1985 (minor definitions: general), in the definition of “subsidiary” for “the same meaning as in” substitute “ the meaning given by section 736 of ”.

Housing Associations Act 1985 (c. 69) U.K.

41 U.K. In section 101 of the Housing Associations Act 1985 (minor definitions: Part II), in the definition of “subsidiary” for “the same meaning as in” substitute “ the meaning given by section 736 of ”.

Atomic Energy Authority Act 1986 (c. 3) U.K.

42 U.K. In section 9 of the Atomic Energy Authority Act 1986 (interpretation), in the definition of “subsidiary” and “wholly-owned subsidiary” for “have the same meaning as in” substitute “ have the meaning given by section 736 of ”.

Airports Act 1986 (c. 31) U.K.

43 U.K. In section 82 of the Airports Act 1986 (general interpretation), in the definition of “subsidiary” for “has the same meaning as in” substitute “ has the meaning given by section 736 of ”.

Gas Act 1986 (c. 44) U.K.

44 U.K. In the Gas Act 1986—

(a) in section 48(1) (interpretation of Part I), in the definitions of “holding company” and “subsidiary”, and

(b) in section 61(1) (interpretation of Part II), in the definition of “subsidiary”,

for “has the same meaning as in” substitute “ has the meaning given by section 736 of ”.

Building Societies Act 1986 (c. 53) U.K.

45 U.K. In section 119 of the Building Societies Act 1986 (interpretation), in the definition of “subsidiary” for “has the same meaning as in” substitute “ has the meaning given by section 736 of ”.

Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 (c. 1) U.K.

46 U.K. F100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F100 Sch. 18 para. 46 repealed (6.4.2003 with effect as mentioned in s. 723(1)(a)(b) of the amending Act (subject to Sch. 7)) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), ss. 723(1), 724, Sch. 8 Pt. 1

British Steel Act 1988 (c. 35) U.K.

47 U.K. In section 15(1) of the British Steel Act 1988 (interpretation), in the definition of “subsidiary” for “has the same meaning as in” substitute “ has the meaning given by section 736 of ”.

Section 145.

SCHEDULE 19 U.K. Minor amendments of the Companies Act 1985

Correction of cross-reference U.K.

1 U.K. In section 131(1) of the M14 Companies Act 1985 (merger relief) for “section 132(4)” substitute “section 132(8)”.

This amendment shall be deemed always to have had effect.

Marginal Citations

M14 1985 c. 6.

Particulars to be given of directors and secretaries U.K.

2 (1) Section 289 of the Companies Act 1985 (particulars of directors required to be entered in register) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)(a) (particulars of individual directors)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (i) for “Christian name and surname” and in sub-paragraph (ii) for “Christian name or surname” substitute “name”, and

(b) for sub-paragraph (vii) substitute—

“(vii) the date of his birth;”.

(3) In subsection (1)(b) (particulars of other directors) after “corporation” insert “or Scottish firm” and after “corporate” insert “or firm”.

(4) For subsection (2) substitute—

“(2) In subsection (1)(a)—

(a) “name” means a person’s Christian name (or other forename) and surname, except that in the case of a peer, or an individual usually known by a title, the title may be stated instead of his Christian name (or other forename) and surname, or in addition to either or both of them; and

(b) the reference to a former name does not include—

(i) in the case of a peer, or an individual normally known by a British title, the name by which he was known previous to the adoption of or succession to the title, or

(ii) in the case of any person, a former name which was changed or disused before he attained the age of 18 years or which has been changed or disused for 20 years or more, or

(iii) in the case of a married woman, the name by which she was known previous to the marriage.”.

3 (1) Section 290 of the Companies Act 1985 (particulars of secretaries to be entered in register) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)(a) (particulars of individuals) for “Christian name and surname” and “Christian name or surname” substitute “name”.

(3) For subsection (3) substitute—

“(3) Section 289(2)(a) and (b) apply for the purposes of the obligation under subsection (1)(a) of this section to state the name or former name of an individual.”.

4 (1) Section 305 of the Companies Act 1985 (directors’ names on company correspondence, &c.) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) for the words from “the Christian name” onwards substitute “the name of every director of the company”.

(3) For subsection (4) substitute—

“(4) For the purposes of the obligation under subsection (1) to state the name of every director of the company, a person’s “name” means—

(a) in the case of an individual, his Christian name (or other forename) and surname; and

(b) in the case of a corporation or Scottish firm, its corporate or firm name.

(5) The initial or a recognised abbreviation of a person’s Christian name or other forename may be stated instead of the full Christian name or other forename.

(6) In the case of a peer, or an individual usually known by a title, the title may be stated instead of his Christian name (or other forename) and surname or in addition to either or both of them.

(7) In this section “director” includes a shadow director and the reference in subsection (3) to an “officer” shall be construed accordingly.”.

5 (1) Section 686 of the M15 Companies Act 1985 (documents to be delivered to registrar on registration of company not formed under companies legislation) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) (particulars to be delivered to registrar), for paragraph (b) (particulars of directors and managers) substitute—

“(b) a list showing with respect to each director or manager of the company—

(i) in the case of an individual, his name, address, occupation and date of birth,

(ii) in the case of a corporation or Scottish firm, its corporate or firm name and registered or principal office,”.

(3) After that subsection insert—

“(1A) For the purposes of subsection (1)(b)(i) a person’s “name” means his Christian name (or other forename) and surname, except that in the case of a peer, or an individual usually known by a title, the title may be stated instead of his Christian name (or other forename) and surname or in addition to either or both of them.”.

Marginal Citations

M15 1985 c. 6.

6 U.K. In section 691 of the Companies Act 1985 (documents to be delivered to registrar on registration of oversea company), for subsection (2) (particulars of directors and secretary) substitute—

“(2) The list referred to in subsection (1)(b)(i) shall contain the following particulars with respect to each director—

(a) in the case of an individual—

(i) his name,

(ii) any former name,

(iii) his usual residential address,

(iv) his nationality,

(v) his business occupation (if any),

(vi) if he has no business occupation but holds other directorships, particulars of them, and

(vii) his date of birth;

(b) in the case of a corporation or Scottish firm, its corporate or firm name and registered or principal office.

(3) The list referred to in subsection (1)(b)(i) shall contain the following particulars with respect to the secretary (or, where there are joint secretaries, with respect to each of them)—

(a) in the case of an individual, his name, any former name and his usual residential address;

(b) in the case of a corporation or Scottish firm, its corporate or firm name and registered or principal office.

Where all the partners in a firm are joint secretaries of the company, the name and principal office of the firm may be stated instead of the particulars required by paragraph (a).

(4) In subsections (2)(a) and (3)(a) above—

(a) “name” means a person’s Christian name (or other forename) and surname, except that in the case of a peer, or an individual usually known by a title, the title may be stated instead of his Christian name (or other forename) and surname, or in addition to either or both of them; and

(b) the reference to a former name does not include—

(i) in the case of a peer, or an individual normally known by a British title, the name by which he was known previous to the adoption of or succession to the title, or

(ii) in the case of any person, a former name which was changed or disused before he attained the age of 18 years or which has been changed or disused for 20 years or more, or

(iii) in the case of a married woman, the name by which she was known previous to the marriage.”.

7 (1) Schedule 1 to the Companies Act 1985 (particulars of directors and secretaries to be sent to registrar) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph 1(a) (particulars of individual directors)—

(a) for “Christian name and surname” and “Christian name or surname” substitute “name”; and

(b) for the words from “and, in the case” to the end substitute “and his date of birth”.

(3) In paragraph 1(b) (particulars of other directors) after “corporation” insert “or Scottish firm” and after “corporate” insert “or firm”.

(4) In paragraph 3(1)(a) (particulars of individual secretaries) for “Christian name and surname” (twice) substitute “name”.

(5) For paragraph 4 substitute—

“4 In paragraphs 1(a) and 3(1)(a) above—

(a) “name” means a person’s Christian name (or other forename) and surname, except that in the case of a peer, or an individual usually known by a title, the title may be stated instead of his Christian name (or other forename) and surname or in addition to either or both of them; and

(b) the reference to a former name does not include—

(i) in the case of a peer, or an individual normally known by a British title, the name by which he was known previous to the adoption of or succession to the title, or

(ii) in the case of any person, a former name which was changed or disused before he attained the age of 18 years or which has been changed or disused for 20 years or more, or

(iii) in the case of a married woman, the name by which she was known previous to the marriage.”.

Transactions with directors not requiring authorisation U.K.

8 U.K. F101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F101 Sch. 19 para. 8 repealed (1.10.2007) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/2194. {art. 8}, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with art. 12, Sch. 3 (as amended by S.I. 2007/2607, arts. 1, 4 and S.I. 2007/3495, arts. 2(6), 11, Sch. 5 para. 2(3)-(7)) and subject to Sch. 1)

Time limit for holding extraordinary general meeting convened on members’ requisition U.K.

9 U.K. F102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F102 Sch. 19 para. 9 repealed (1.10.2007) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/2194, art. 8, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with art. 12, Sch. 3 (as amended by S.I. 2007/2607, arts. 1, 4 and S.I. 2007/3495, arts. 2(6), 11, Sch. 5 para. 2(3)-(7)) and subject to Sch. 1)

Removal of restriction on transfer of shares U.K.

10 (1) In section 456(3) of the Companies Act 1985 (removal of restrictions by order of court), in paragraph (b) (order where shares to be sold)— U.K.

(a) for “sold” substitute “ transferred for valuable consideration ”, and

(b) for “sale” substitute “ transfer ”.

(2) In section 454(2) and (3) (which refer to section 456(3)(b)) for “sell” and “sale” substitute “ transfer ”.

Valid from 01/10/2009

Protection of company’s members against unfair prejudice U.K.

Prospective

F103 11 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F103 Sch. 19 paras. 11-16 repealed (1.10.2009) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), s. 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2008/2860, art. 4, Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (with arts. 7, 8, Sch. 2) (which transitional provisions in Sch. 2 are amended (1.10.2009) by S.I. 2009/2476, arts. 1(3), 2(3)(4) and by S.I. 2009/1802, arts. 1, 18, Sch.)

Requirements for registration by joint stock companies U.K.

12 U.K. In section 684(1) of the Companies Act 1985 (requirements for registration by joint stock companies: documents to be delivered to registrar), in paragraph (b) (list of members on specified day) for “(not more than 6 clear days before the day of registration)” substitute “(not more than 28 clear days before the day of registration)”.

Valid from 01/10/2009

Delivery of documents by oversea companies U.K.

Prospective

F103 13 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F103 Sch. 19 paras. 11-16 repealed (1.10.2009) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), s. 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2008/2860, art. 4, Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (with arts. 7, 8, Sch. 2) (which transitional provisions in Sch. 2 are amended (1.10.2009) by S.I. 2009/2476, arts. 1(3), 2(3)(4) and by S.I. 2009/1802, arts. 1, 18, Sch.)

Companies’ registered numbers U.K.

14 U.K. For section 705 of the Companies Act 1985 (Companies’ registered numbers) substitute—

“705 Companies’ registered numbers.

(1) The registrar shall allocate to every company a number, which shall be known as the company’s registered number.

(2) Companies’ registered numbers shall be in such form, consisting of one or more sequences of figures or letters, as the registrar may from time to time determine.

(3) The registrar may upon adopting a new form of registered number make such changes of existing registered numbers as appear to him necessary.

(4) A change of a company’s registered number has effect from the date on which the company is notified by the registrar of the change; but for a period of three years beginning with the date on which that notification is sent by the registrar the requirement of section 351(1)(a) as to the use of the company’s registered number on business letters and order forms is satisfied by the use of either the old number or the new.

(5) In this section “company” includes—

(a) any oversea company which has complied with section 691 (delivery of statutes to registrar, &c.), other than a company which appears to the registrar not to have a place of business in Great Britain; and

(b) any body to which any provision of this Act applies by virtue of section 718 (unregistered companies).”.

Exemptions from limit of 20 on members of partnership U.K.

15 (1) Section 716 of the Companies Act M16 1985 (prohibition of formation of company, association or partnership with more than 20 members unless registered as company, &c.) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2) (exemptions), after paragraph (c) insert—

“(d) for any purpose prescribed by regulations (which may include a purpose mentioned above), of a partnership of a description so prescribed.”; and omit the words inserted by paragraph 22 of Schedule 16 to the Financial Services Act M17 1986.

(3) For subsections (3) and (4) substitute—

“(3) In subsection (2)(a) “solicitor”—

(a) in relation to England and Wales, means solicitor of the Supreme Court, and

(b) in relation to Scotland, means a person enrolled or deemed enrolled as a solicitor in pursuance of the Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980.

(4) In subsection (2)(c) “recognised stock exchange” means—

(a) The International Stock Exchange of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Limited, and

(b) any other stock exchange for the time being recognised for the purposes of this section by the Secretary of State by order made by statutory instrument.”.

Marginal Citations

M16 1985 c. 6.

M17 1986 c. 60.

16 (1) Section 717 of the Companies Act 1985 (limited partnerships: limit on number of members) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) (exemptions from limit of 20 members under section 4(2) of Limited Partnerships Act 1907), after paragraph (c) insert—

“(d) to a partnership carrying on business of any description prescribed by regulations (which may include a business of any description mentioned above), of a partnership of a description so prescribed.”; and omit the words inserted by paragraph 22 of Schedule 16 to the Financial Services Act 1986.

(3) For subsections (2) and (3) substitute—

“(2) In subsection (1)(a) “solicitor”—

(a) in relation to England and Wales, means solicitor of the Supreme Court, and

(b) in relation to Scotland, means a person enrolled or deemed enrolled as a solicitor in pursuance of the Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980.

(3) In subsection (1)(c) “recognised stock exchange” means—

(a) The International Stock Exchange of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Limited, and

(b) any other stock exchange for the time being recognised for the purposes of this section by the Secretary of State by order made by Statutory Instrument.”.

Meaning of “officer who is in default” U.K.

17 U.K. F104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F104 Sch. 19 para. 17 repealed (1.10.2007) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/2194. {art. 8}, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with art. 12, Sch. 3 (as amended by S.I. 2007/2607, arts. 1, 4 and S.I. 2007/3495, arts. 2(6), 11, Sch. 5 para. 2(3)-(7)) and subject to Sch. 1)

Offences committed by partnerships and other unincorporated bodies U.K.

18 U.K. F105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F105 Sch. 19 para. 18 repealed (6.4.2008) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1295, 1300(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2007/3495, art. 8, Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with arts. 7, 12)

Meaning of “office copy” in Scotland U.K.

19 U.K. In Part XXVI of the Companies Act 1985 (interpretation), after section 743 insert—

“743A Meaning of “office copy” in Scotland.

References in this Act to an office copy of a court order shall be construed, as respects Scotland, as references to a certified copy interlocutor.”.

Index of defined expressions U.K.

20 U.K. In Part XXVI of the Companies Act 1985 (interpretation), after section 744 insert—

“744A Index of defined expressions.

The following Table shows provisions defining or otherwise explaining expressions for the purposes of this Act generally—

accounting reference date, accounting reference period	sections 224 and 742(1)
aquisition (in relation to a non-cash asset)	section 739(2)
agent	section 744
allotment (and related expressions)	section 738
annual accounts	sections 261(2), 262(1) and 742(1)
annual general meeting	section 366
annual return	section 363
articles	section 744
authorised minimum	section 118
balance sheet and balance sheet date	sections 261(2), 262(1) and 742(1)
bank holiday	section 744
banking company	section 744
body corporate	section 740
books and papers, books or papers	section 744
called-up share capital	section 737(1)
capital redemption reserve	section 170(1)
the Companies Acts	section 744
companies charges register	section 397
company	section 735(1)
the Consequential Provisions Act	section 744
corporation	section 740
the court (in relation to a company)	section 744
current assets	sections 262(1) and 742(1)
debenture	section 744
director	section 741(1)
document	section 744
elective resolution	section 379A
employees’ share scheme	section 743
equity share capital	section 744
existing company	section 735(1)
extraordinary general meeting	section 368
extraordinary resolution	section 378(1)
financial year (of a company)	sections 223 and 742(1)
fixed assets	sections 262(1) and 742(1)
floating charge (in Scotland)	section 462
the former Companies Acts	section 735(1)
the Gazette	section 744
hire-purchase agreement	section 744
holding company	section 736
the Insider Dealing Act	section 744
the Insolvency Act	section 735A(1)
insurance company	section 744
the Joint Stock Companies Acts	section 735(3)
limited company	section 1(2)
member (of a company)	section 22
memorandum (in relation to a company)	section 744
non-cash asset	section 739(1)
number (in relation to shares)	section 744
office copy (in relation to a court order in Scotland)	Section 743A
officer (in relation to a body corporate)	section 744
official seal (in relation to the registrar of companies)	section 744
oversea company	section 744
overseas branch register	section 362
paid up (and related expressions)	section 738
parent company and parent undertaking	sections 258 and 742(1)
place of business	section 744
prescribed	section 744
private company	section 1(3)
profit and loss account	sections 261(2), 262(1) and 742(1)
prospectus	section 744
public company	section 1(3)
realised profits or losses	sections 262(3) and 742(2)
registered number (of a company)	section 705(1)
registered office (of a company)	section 287
registrar and registrar of companies	section 744
resolution for reducing share capital	section 135(3)
shadow director	section 741(2) and (3)
share	section 744
share premium account	section 130(1)
share warrant	section 188
special notice (in relation to a resolution)	section379
special resolution	section 378(2)
subsidiary	section 736
subsidiary undertaking	sections 258 and 742(1)
transfer (in relation to a non-cash asset)	section 739(2)
uncalled share capital	section 737(2)
undistributable reserves	section 264(3)
unlimited company	section 1(2)
unregistered company	section 718
wholly-owned subsidiary	section 736(2)”.

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 19 para. 20 wholly in force at 3.7.1995 by S.I. 1995/1352, art. 3(b)

Fraudulent trading by unregistered companies U.K.

21 U.K. In Schedule 22 to the Companies Act M18 1985 (provisions applying to unregistered companies), at the appropriate place insert—

“Part XVI

Fraudulent trading by a company.”.

Marginal Citations

M18 1985 c. 6.

section 153.

SCHEDULE 20 U.K. Amendments about mergers and related matters

Fair Trading Act 1973 (c. 41) U.K.

1 U.K. F106 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F106 Sch. 20 paras. 1, 20 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), s. 1(1), {Sch. 1 Pt. 17 Group 5}

2 U.K. F107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F107 Sch. 20 para. 2 repealed (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 for further specified purposes) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 406(7), 411, Sch. 19(1),(with transitional provisions in Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/1900, art. 1(2), 2(1), 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3(2) (as amended (8.12.2003) by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11) and Sch. 20 para. 2(2) expressed to be repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), s. 1(1), {Sch. 1 Pt. 17 Group 5}

3 U.K. F108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F108 Sch. 20 para. 3 repealed (20.6.2003 for certain purposes and otherwise 29.12.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/1397, arts. {2(1)}, 3(1), Sch.; S.I. 2004/3233, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3-5)

4 U.K. F109 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F109 Sch. 20 para. 4 repealed (20.6.2003 for certain purposes and otherwise 29.12.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/1397, arts. {2(1)}, 3(1), Sch.; S.I. 2004/3233, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3-5)

5 U.K. F110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F110 Sch. 20 para. 5 repealed (20.6.2003 for certain purposes and otherwise 29.12.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/1397, arts. {2(1)}, 3(1), Sch.; S.I. 2004/3233, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3-5)

6 U.K. F111 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F111 Sch. 20 para. 6 repealed (20.6.2003 for certain purposes and otherwise 29.12.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/1397, arts. {2(1)}, 3(1), Sch.; S.I. 2004/3233, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3-5)

7 U.K. F112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F112 Sch. 20 para. 7 repealed (20.6.2003 for certain purposes and otherwise 29.12.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/1397, arts. {2(1)}, 3(1), Sch.; S.I. 2004/3233, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3-5)

8 U.K. F113 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F113 Sch. 20 para. 8 repealed (20.6.2003 for certain purposes and otherwise 29.12.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/1397, arts. {2(1)}, 3(1), Sch.; S.I. 2004/3233, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3-5)

9 U.K. F114 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F114 Sch. 20 para. 9 repealed (20.6.2003 for certain purposes and otherwise 29.12.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/1397, arts. {2(1)}, 3(1), Sch.; S.I. 2004/3233, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3-5)

10 U.K. F115 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F115 Sch. 20 para. 10 repealed (20.6.2003 for certain purposes and otherwise 29.12.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/1397, arts. {2(1)}, 3(1), Sch.; S.I. 2004/3233, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3-5)

11 U.K. F116 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F116 Sch. 20 para. 11 repealed (20.6.2003 for certain purposes and otherwise 29.12.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/1397, arts. {2(1)}, 3(1), Sch.; S.I. 2004/3233, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3-5)

12 U.K. F117 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F117 Sch. 20 para. 12 repealed (29.12.2003) by The Enterprise Act 2002 and Media Mergers (Consequential Amendments) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3180), art. 2, Sch. para. 4(2) (with art. 3)

13 (1) F118 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

(2) F119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F118 Sch. 20 para. 13(1) repealed (29.12.2003) by The Enterprise Act 2002 and Media Mergers (Consequential Amendments) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3180), art. 2, Sch. para. 4(2) (with art. 3)

F119 Sch. 20 para. 13(2) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), s. 1(1), {Sch. 1 Pt. 17 Group 5}

14 U.K. F120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F120 Sch. 20 para. 14 repealed (20.6.2003 for certain purposes and otherwise 29.12.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/1397, arts. {2(1)}, 3(1), Sch.; S.I. 2004/3233, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3-5)

15 U.K. F121 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F121 Sch. 20 para. 15 repealed (20.6.2003 for certain purposes and otherwise 29.12.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/1397, arts. {2(1)}, 3(1), Sch.; S.I. 2004/3233, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3-5)

16 U.K. F122 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F122 Sch. 20 para. 16 repealed (20.6.2003 for certain purposes and otherwise 29.12.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/1397, arts. {2(1)}, 3(1), Sch.; S.I. 2004/3233, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3-5)

17 U.K. In section 132(1) of that Act, after “85(6)” there is inserted “ section 93B ”.

18 (1) In Schedule 3 to that Act, in paragraph 16(2) for “75” there is substituted “ “73 ”. U.K.

(2) This paragraph does not apply in relation to any report made before the passing of this Act.

19 U.K. F123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F123 Sch. 20 para. 19 repealed (20.6.2003 for certain purposes and otherwise 29.12.2004) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 26; S.I. 2003/1397, arts. {2(1)}, 3(1), Sch.; S.I. 2004/3233, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3-5)

20 U.K. F124 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F124 Sch. 20 paras. 1, 20 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), s. 1(1), {Sch. 1 Pt. 17 Group 5}

Competition Act 1980 (c. 21) U.K.

F125 21 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F125 Sch. 20 paras. 21-24 repealed (1.3.2000) by 1998 c. 41, s. 74(1)(3), Sch. 12 para. 13, Sch. 14 Pt.I; S.I. 2000/344, art. 2, Sch.

F126 22 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F126 Sch. 20 paras. 21-24 repealed (1.3.2000) by 1998 c. 41, s. 74(1)(3), Sch. 12 para. 13, Sch. 14 Pt.I; S.I. 2000/344, art. 2, Sch.

F127 23 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F127 Sch. 20 paras. 21-24 repealed (1.3.2000) by 1998 c. 41, s. 74(1)(3), Sch. 12 para. 13, Sch. 14 Pt.I; S.I. 2000/344, art. 2, Sch.

F128 24 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F128 Sch. 20 paras. 21-24 repealed (1.3.2000) by 1998 c. 41, s. 74(1)(3), Sch. 12 para. 13, Sch. 14 Pt.I; S.I. 2000/344, art. 2, Sch.

Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12) U.K.

25 (1) In section 13(9) of the Telecommunications Act 1984, after “Commission)” there is inserted “ together with section 24 of the Competition Act 1980 (modification of provisions about performance of Commission’s functions) ”. U.K.

(2) The Monopolies and Mergers Commission (Performance of Functions) Order 1989 shall have effect as if sub-paragraph (1) above had come into force immediately before the making of the Order.

Financial Services Act 1986 (c. 60) U.K.

F129 26 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F129 Sch. 20 para. 26 repealed (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, arts. 1, 75(o)

F130 SCHEDULE 21 U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F130 Sch. 21 repealed (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, arts. 1, 75(p)

F134 SCHEDULE 22 E+W+S

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F134 Sch. 22 repealed (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, arts. 1, 75(q)

F135 SCHEDULE 23 U.K.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F135 Sch. 23 repealed (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, arts. 1, 75(r)

Section 212.

SCHEDULE 24 U.K. Repeals

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C7 Sch. 24 restricted by S.I. 1990/354, art. 6(4)

Commencement Information

I32 Sch. 24 partly in force: Sch. 24 in force for certain purposes at 1.7.1991 by s. 215(2) and S.I. 1991/488, art. 2(4); Sch. 24 partly in force for certain purposes at 1.10.1991 and 1.11.1991 see s. 215 and S.I. 1991/1996, art. 2(1)(2); Sch. 24 in force for certain purposes at 3.7.1995 see s. 215 and S.I. 1995/1352, art. 3(c)(i)(ii)

Chapter	Short title	Extent of repeal
1964 c. 40.	Harbours Act 1964.	In section 42(6), the words “required to be attached to a company’s balance sheet”.
1973 c. 41.	Fair Trading Act 1973.	Section 46(3).
		In section 71, in subsection (1) the words “made under section 69(4) of this Act” and subsection (2).
		In section 74(1), the words from “and does not” to “section 69(4) of this Act”.
		In section 85, subsection (5) and, in subsection (6), paragraph (b) and the word “or” preceding it.
		In section 88(6), the words from “the relevant parties” to the “and” immediately following paragraph (c).
		In section 89(2), the words “Part II of”.
		In Schedule 9, in paragraph 4 the words from “either” to the end.
1985 c. 6.	Companies Act 1985.	Section 160(3).
1985 c. 6—cont.	Companies Act 1985—cont.	In section 169(5), the words from “, during business hours” to “for inspection)”.
		In section 175(6)(b), the words from “during business hours” to “period”.
		In section 191—
		(a) in subsection (1), the words from “(but” to “for inspection)”;
		(b) in subsection (3), paragraphs (a) and (b).
		Section 201.
		In section 202(1), the words “(except where section 201(3) applies)”.
		Section 209(1)(j).
		In section 219(1), the words from “during” to “for inspection)”.
		In section 288(3), the words from “during” to “for inspection)”.
		In section 318(7), the words from “during” to “for inspection)”.
		In section 356—
		(a) in subsection (1), the words “during business hours”;
		(b) subsections (2) and (4).
		In section 383—
		(a) in subsection (1), the words “during business hours”;
		(b) subsection (2);
		(c) in subsection (3), the words from “at a charge” to the end.
		Section 389.
		Section 435.
		Section 440.
		Section 443(4).
		In section 446—
		(a) in subsection (3), paragraph (b) and the word “and” preceding it;
		(b) subsection (7).
		Section 447(1).
		In section 449(1)—
		(a) the words “or 448”;
		(b) paragraph (e).
		Section 452(1)(b).
		In section 460(1), the words “(inspection of company’s books and papers)” and “under section 440”.
1985 c. 6—cont.	Companies Act 1985—cont.	In section 464(5), at the end of paragraph (c), the word “and”.
		In section 466—
		(a) in subsection (2), paragraph (a) and (d) and the word “or” preceding the latter;
		(b) subsections (4) and (5);
		(c) in subsection (6), the words “falling under subsection (4) of this section”.
		In section 651(1), the words “at any time within 2 years of the date of the dissolution”.
		In section 708(1)(b), the words “or other material”.
		Sections 712 and 715.
		In section 716(2), the words following paragraph (c).
		In section 717(1), the words following paragraph (c).
		In section 733(3), the words from “then” to “216(3)”.
		In section 735A(1), the words “440, 449(1)(a) and (d)”.
		In section 744, the definitions of “annual return”, “authorised institution”, “authorised minimum”, “expert”, “floating charge”, “joint stock company” and “undistributable reserves”.
		In section 746, the words “Except as provided by section 243(6),”.
		In Schedule 2—
		(a) in paragraph 1(1), the words “paragraph 60(2) of Schedule 4 or paragraph 19(3) of Schedule 9”;
		(b) paragraph 1(5);
		(c) in paragraph 2(1), the word “23,”;
		(d) paragraph 2(2);
		(e) in paragraph 3(1), the words “paragraph 60(2) of Schedule 4 or paragraph 19(3) of Schedule 9”;
		(f) paragraph 3(3);
1985 c. 6—cont.	Companies Act 1985—cont.	(g) in paragraph 4(1), the words “(whether as personal representative or otherwise)”;
		(h) in paragraph 4(2), the words “paragraph 60(2) of Schedule 4 or paragraph 19(3) of Schedule 9”.
		In Schedule 4, paragraphs 50(6), 53(7), 60 to 70, 74, 75, 77 to 81, 87, 90 to 92 and 95.
		In Schedule 9—
		(a) paragraphs 1, 13(3) and (18), 16, 18(5), 19(3) to (7) and 21 to 26;
		(b) in paragraph 27(4), the words “of the said Part I”;
		(c) in paragraph 28, in sub-paragraph (1) the words “to which Part II of the Insurance Companies Act 1982 applies” and in sub-paragraph (2) the words “of Part I of this Schedule”;
		(d) paragraphs 29 to 31.
		In Schedule 11—
		(a) paragraph 4(b) and (c);
		(b) paragraph 5(b).
		In Schedule 13, in paragraph 25, the words from “during” to “for inspection)”.
		Schedule 15.
		In Schedule 22—
		(a) the entry relating to section 36(4);
		(b) in the entry relating to sections 363 to 365, the words “(with Schedule 15)”;
		(c) in the entry relating to sections 384 to 393, in column 2, the word “qualifications”.
		In Schedule 24, the entries relating to sections 245(1), 245(2), 255(5), 260(3), 287(3), 365(3), 384(5), 386(2), 389(10), 390(7), 391(4), 392(2) and 393.
1985 c. 65.	Insolvency Act 1985.	In Schedule 6, paragraphs 7(3), 23 and 45.
1986 c. 45.	Insolvency Act 1986.	In sections 45(5), 53(2), 54(3) and 62(5), the words “and, for continued contravention, to a daily default fine”.
1986 c. 45—cont.	Insolvency Act 1986—cont.	In Schedule 10, the entries in column 5 relating to sections 45(5), 53(2), 54(3) and 62(5).
		In Part I of Schedule 13, the entries relating to sections 222(4), 225 and 733(3).
1986 c. 46.	Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986.	In section 21(2), the words “and section 431 (summary proceedings)”.
1986 c. 53.	Building Societies Act 1986.	In Schedule 15, in paragraph 3(2)(b), the words “, a shadow director”.
		In Schedule 18, paragraphs 16 and 17.
1986 c. 60.	Financial Services Act 1986.	In section 13—
		(a) subsection (1);
		(b) subsections (4) to (6).
		In section 48(1), the words “members of a recognised self-regulating organisation or” and “organisation o r”.
		In section 55—
		(a) in subsection (2)(b) and (e), the words “a member of a recognised self-regulating organisation or” and “organisation or”;
		(b) in subsection (3), the words “organisation or”.
		In section 94—
		(a) in subsection (3), the words “except section 435(1)(a) and (b) and (2)”;
		(b) in subsection (4), the words “or its affairs”, “and the affairs mentioned in subsection (1) or (2) above” and “or director”.
		Section 105(7).
		In section 119(5), the words from “and the practices referred to in paragraph (c)” to the end.
		In sections 159(1) and 160(1), the words from the beginning to “section 161 below”.
		In section 179(3), the word “and” preceding paragraph (i).
		Section 180(6).
		Section 196(3).
		Section 198(1).
1986 c. 60—cont.	Financial Services Act 1986—cont.	In section 199(9), the words from “and, in relation” to the end.
		In Schedule 11—
		(a) paragraph 4(4)(b);
		(b) paragraph 7;
		(c) in paragraph 10(3), the words from “and the practices referred to in paragraph (c)” to the end;
		(d) in paragraph 14(1), the words “other than a member society”;
		(e) in paragraph 14(3), the word “and” after paragraph (a).
		In Schedule 16, paragraph 22.
1987 c. 22.	Banking Act 1987.	In the Table in section 84(1), the entry relating to persons appointed under section 94, 106 or 177 of the Financial Services Act 1986.
		Section 90(1).
		In Schedule 6—
		(a) paragraph 18(1) to (6);
		(b) in paragraph 18(7), the words “and (1A)”;
		(c) paragraph 18(8) and (9);
		(d) in paragraph 27(3), the words “and (6)”.
1987 c. 41.	Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1987.	Section 55(a).
1988 c. 1.	Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988.	Section 565(6)(b).
1988 c. 33.	Criminal Justice Act 1988.	Section 145(a).
1988 c. 48.	Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.	In Schedule 7, paragraph 31.