
Print Options
PrintThe Whole
Act
PrintThe Whole
Part
PrintThe Whole
Cross Heading
PrintThis
Section
only
Changes over time for: Section 105


Timeline of Changes
This timeline shows the different points in time where a change occurred. The dates will coincide with the earliest date on which the change (e.g an insertion, a repeal or a substitution) that was applied came into force. The first date in the timeline will usually be the earliest date when the provision came into force. In some cases the first date is 01/02/1991 (or for Northern Ireland legislation 01/01/2006). This date is our basedate. No versions before this date are available. For further information see the Editorial Practice Guide and Glossary under Help.
Status:
Point in time view as at 08/04/2020.
Changes to legislation:
Companies Act 2006, Section 105 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 09 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.

Changes to Legislation
Changes and effects yet to be applied by the editorial team are only applicable when viewing the latest version or prospective version of legislation. They are therefore not accessible when viewing legislation as at a specific point in time. To view the ‘Changes to Legislation’ information for this provision return to the latest version view using the options provided in the ‘What Version’ box above.
105Re-registration of unlimited company as limitedU.K.
This section has no associated Explanatory Notes
(1)An unlimited company may be re-registered as a private limited company if—
(a)a special resolution that it should be so re-registered is passed,
(b)the condition specified below is met, and
(c)an application for re-registration is delivered to the registrar in accordance with section 106, together with—
(i)the other documents required by that section, and
(ii)a statement of compliance.
(2)The condition is that the company has not previously been re-registered as unlimited.
(3)The special resolution must state whether the company is to be limited by shares or by guarantee.
(4)The company must make such changes—
(a)in its name, and
(b)in its articles,
as are necessary in connection with its becoming a company limited by shares or, as the case may be, by guarantee.
Back to top