Companies Act 2006

[F1Registrar’s powers to change namesU.K.

Textual Amendments

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

76CRegistrar’s power to change name containing computer codeU.K.

(1)Where, in the opinion of the registrar, a company’s registered name consists of or includes computer code, the registrar may—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

[F276DRegistrar’s power to change name for failure to comply with directionU.K.

(1)Where a company fails to comply with a direction to change its name, the registrar may determine a new name for the company.

(2)The reference in subsection (1) to a direction to change a company’s name is to a direction under section 64, 67, 75, 76, 76A or 76B.

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

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

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

Textual Amendments

F2S. 76D inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 4.3.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 20, 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 2(p)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)