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Statutory Instruments
Exiting The European Union
Companies
Limited Liability Partnerships
Partnership
Made
19th February 2019
Coming into force in accordance with regulation 2
The Secretary of State makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) of, and paragraph 21 of Schedule 7 to, the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 M1.
In accordance with paragraph 1(3) of Schedule 7 to that Act, a draft of this instrument has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
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1. These Regulations may be cited as the Companies, Limited Liability Partnerships and Partnerships (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
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I1Reg. 1 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
2. These Regulations come into force on exit day M2.
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I2Reg. 2 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
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M2See section 20(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 for the meaning of “exit day”.
3. Any amendment or revocation made by these Regulations has the same extent as the enactment to which the amendment or revocation relates.
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I3Reg. 3 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
4. In these Regulations, “the Act” means the Companies Act 2006 M3.
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I4Reg. 4 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
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5. The following instruments are revoked to the extent specified—
(a)the Companies (Cross-Border Mergers) Regulations 2007 M4 in their entirety;
(b)the Companies (Cross-Border Mergers) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 M5 in their entirety;
(c)Part 4 (Amendments to the Companies (Cross-Border Mergers) Regulations 2007) of the Companies (Reporting Requirements in Mergers and Divisions) Regulations 2011 M6;
(d)the Companies (Cross-Border Mergers) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 M7 in their entirety; and
(e)the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/884 of 8 June 2015 establishing technical specifications and procedures required for the system of interconnection of registers established by Directive 2009/101/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council in its entirety.
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I5Reg. 5 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
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6. Schedule 1 (which contains amendments to the Act) has effect.
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I6Reg. 6 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
7. Schedule 2 (which contains amendments to secondary legislation) has effect.
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I7Reg. 7 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
8. Schedule 3 (which contains consequential amendments) has effect.
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I8Reg. 8 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
9. Schedule 4 (which contains transitional provisions) has effect.
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I9Reg. 9 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
Kelly Tolhurst
Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Corporate Responsibility
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Regulation6
1. The Act is amended in accordance with this Schedule.U.K.
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I10Sch. 1 para. 1 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
2. In section 141(2)(b) (subsidiary acting as authorised dealer in securities), for “regulated market” substitute “ UK regulated market ”M8 .
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I11Sch. 1 para. 2 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
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M8A definition of “UK regulated market” was inserted into section 1173(1) of the Companies Act 2006 by the Accounts and Reports (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/145).
3. In section 146(1) (traded companies: nomination of persons to enjoy information rights), for “regulated market” substitute “ UK regulated market or an EU regulated market ”M9 .
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I12Sch. 1 para. 3 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
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M9A definition of “EU regulated market” was inserted into section 1173(1) of the Companies Act 2006 by the Accounts and Reports (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/145).
4. In section 164 (particulars of directors to be registered: corporate directors and firms), for paragraph (c) substitute—
“(c)in the case of a limited company that is a UK-registered company, the registered number;”.
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I13Sch. 1 para. 4 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
5. In section 278(1) (particulars of secretaries to be registered: corporate secretaries and firms), for paragraph (c) substitute—
“(c)in the case of a limited company that is a UK-registered company, the registered number;”.
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I14Sch. 1 para. 5 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
6. In section 360C(b) (meaning of “traded company”) M10, for “regulated market in an EEA State” substitute “ UK regulated market or an EU regulated market ”.
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I15Sch. 1 para. 6 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
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M10Section 360C was inserted by S.I. 2009/1632.
7. In section 363 (political parties, organisations etc to which Part 14 applies)—
(a)for subsection (1) substitute—
“(1) This Part applies to a political party if it is registered under Part 2 of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (c. 41).”;
(b)in subsections (2)(b) and (3), omit “or another member State”.
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I16Sch. 1 para. 7 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
8. In section 365(1)(b)(ii) (meaning of “political expenditure”), for “a member state” substitute “ the United Kingdom ”.U.K.
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I17Sch. 1 para. 8 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
9. In section 562(3)(a) (communication of pre-emption offers to shareholders), for “an EEA State”, in both places it occurs, substitute “ the United Kingdom or an EEA State ”.
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I18Sch. 1 para. 9 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
10. In section 790B(1)(a) (companies to which Part 21A applies) M11, for “regulated market which is situated in an EEA State” substitute “ UK regulated market or an EU regulated market ”.
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I19Sch. 1 para. 10 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
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M11Section 790B was inserted by section 81 of, and Schedule 3 to, the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 c. 26 and has been amended by regulation 5(2) of S.I. 2017/693.
11. In section 790C(7)(b) (key terms) M12, for the words from “regulated market” to the end substitute “ UK regulated market or an EU regulated market, ”.U.K.
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I20Sch. 1 para. 11 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
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M12Section 790C was inserted by section 81 of, and Schedule 3 to, the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 and subsection (7)(b) was substituted by regulation 6(2) of S.I. 2017/693.
12. In section 832(5)(a) (distributions by investment companies out of accumulated revenue profits) M13, for “regulated market” substitute “ UK regulated market ”.
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I21Sch. 1 para. 12 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
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M13Section 832(5)(a) was substituted by regulation 2(2)(a) of S.I. 2012/952.
13. In section 853E(6) (duty to notify trading status of shares) M14, in paragraph (b) of the definition of “relevant market”, for “regulated market” substitute “ UK regulated market or an EU regulated market ”.
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I22Sch. 1 para. 13 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
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M14Part 24 was substituted by section 92 of the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 and the definition of “relevant market” in section 853E(6) was substituted by paragraph 9(6) of Schedule 4 to S.I. 2017/701.
14. In section 1047 (registered name of overseas company)—
(a)omit subsection (3);
(b)in subsection (4)—
(i)omit “In any other case,”;
(ii)after paragraph (b), insert—
“(ba)section 57 (permitted characters etc);”;
(c)omit subsection (5);
(d)in subsection (6) omit “or (5)”.
Commencement Information
I23Sch. 1 para. 14 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
15. In section 1068(5) (registrar's requirements as to form, authentication and manner of delivery), for “as from 1st January 2007 all documents subject to the Directive disclosure requirements” substitute “ an enhanced disclosure document ”.
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I24Sch. 1 para. 15 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
16. In section 1077(1) (public notice of receipt of certain documents), for “subject to the Directive disclosure requirements” substitute “ an enhanced disclosure document ”.U.K.
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I25Sch. 1 para. 16 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
17. In section 1078 (documents subject to Directive disclosure requirements)—U.K.
(a)for the heading substitute “ Enhanced disclosure documents ”;
(b)in subsection (1)—
(i)for the first sentence, substitute “ The enhanced disclosure documents are as follows. ”;
(ii)omit the second sentence;
(c)in subsection (4)(a), for “subject to the Directive disclosure requirements” substitute “ an enhanced disclosure document ”.
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I26Sch. 1 para. 17 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
18. In section 1079(4)(b) (effect of failure to give public notice), for “a document subject to the Directive disclosure requirements” substitute “ an enhanced disclosure document ”.U.K.
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I27Sch. 1 para. 18 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
19. Omit section 1079A (provision of information for publication on European e-Justice portal) M15.U.K.
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I28Sch. 1 para. 19 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
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M15Section 1079A was inserted by article 5 of S.I. 2014/1557.
20. In section 1080(3) (the register), for “documents subject to the Directive disclosure requirements (see section 1078) that are delivered to the registrar on or after 1st January 2007” substitute “ an enhanced disclosure document (see section 1078) delivered to the registrar, ”.U.K.
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I29Sch. 1 para. 20 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
21. In section 1086(2) (right to copy of material on the register), for “a document subject to the Directive disclosure requirements” substitute “ an enhanced disclosure document ”.U.K.
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I30Sch. 1 para. 21 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
22. In section 1089(2) (form of application for inspection or copy), for “As from 1st January 2007, applications in respect of documents subject to the Directive disclosure requirements” substitute “ Applications in respect of an enhanced disclosure document ”.U.K.
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I31Sch. 1 para. 22 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
23. In section 1090(2) (form and manner in which copies to be provided), for “As from 1st January 2007, copies of documents subject to the Directive disclosure requirements” substitute “ Copies of an enhanced disclosure document ”.U.K.
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I32Sch. 1 para. 23 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
24. In section 1091(5) (certification of copies as accurate), for “documents that are subject to the Directive disclosure requirements” substitute “ an enhanced disclosure document ”.U.K.
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I33Sch. 1 para. 24 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
25. In section 1098(1) (public notice of removal of certain material from the register), for “any document subject to the Directive disclosure requirements” substitute “ an enhanced disclosure document ”.U.K.
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I34Sch. 1 para. 25 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
26. In section 1173(1) (minor definitions: general), for the definition of “transferable securities”M16 substitute—
““transferable securities” has the meaning given by Article 2.1.24 of Regulation (EU) No. 600/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 and amending Regulation (EU) No. 648/2012;”M17.
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I35Sch. 1 para. 26 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
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M16The definition of transferable securities was inserted by regulation 12(2) of S.I. 2015/980 and amended by paragraph 9(7)(a)(ii) of Schedule 4 to S.I. 2017/701.
M17The definition of “transferable securities” in Article 2.1.24 was amended by the Markets in Financial Instruments (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1403).
27. Schedule 8 (index of defined expressions) is amended as follows—
(a)omit the entry for “Directive disclosure requirements”;
(b)at the appropriate place insert—
“enhanced disclosure documents | section 1078”. |
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I36Sch. 1 para. 27 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
Regulation 7
1. The Companies (Political Expenditure Exemption) Order 2007 M18 is amended in accordance with paragraph 2.
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I37Sch. 2 para. 1 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
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2. In article 3(1)(b) (description of political expenditure), for “a member state” substitute “ the United Kingdom ”.U.K.
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I38Sch. 2 para. 2 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
3. The Overseas Companies Regulations 2009 M19 are amended in accordance with paragraphs 4 to 8.
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I39Sch. 2 para. 3 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
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M19S.I. 2009/1801; relevant amendments were made by S.I. 2011/1043, S.I. 2013/472, S.I. 2017/692, and by section 211 of, and paragraph 340 of Schedule 19 to, the Data Protection Act 2018 c. 12.
4. In regulation 2 (interpretation), omit the definition of “First Company Law Directive”.U.K.
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I40Sch. 2 para. 4 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
5. In regulation 6 (particulars of the company)—U.K.
(a)at the end of paragraph (1)(e), omit “and”;
(b)after paragraph (1)(f), insert—
“(g)the law under which the company is incorporated,
(h)in the case of a company to which Chapter 2 of Part 5 or Chapter 2 of Part 6 applies (requirements to prepare and disclose accounts under parent law), the period for which the company is required by its parent law to prepare accounts, together with the period allowed for the preparation and public disclosure (if any) of accounts for such a period, and
(i)unless disclosed by the company's constitution (see regulation 8)—
(i)the address of its principal place of business in its country of incorporation or, if applicable, its registered office,
(ii)its objects, and
(iii)the amount of its issued share capital.”;
(c)omit paragraph (2);
(d)omit paragraph (3)(b)(iii);
(e)in paragraph (3)(b)(iv), omit “in any other case”;
(f)omit paragraph (4)(b)(iii);
(g)in paragraph (4)(b)(iv), omit “in any other case”.
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I41Sch. 2 para. 5 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
6. In regulation 63 (particulars to appear in business letters, order forms and websites)—U.K.
(a)in paragraph (1), for “paragraph (2)” substitute “ paragraph (4) ”;
(b)omit paragraphs (2) and (3);
(c)in paragraph (5), omit the words “which is not incorporated in an EEA state”.
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I42Sch. 2 para. 6 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
7. In regulation 76 (documents subject to Directive disclosure requirements)—U.K.
(a)for the heading substitute “ Enhanced disclosure documents ”;
(b)in the opening words before paragraph (a), for “documents subject to Directive disclosure requirements” substitute “ enhanced disclosure documents ”.
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I43Sch. 2 para. 7 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
8. In Schedule 2 (conditions for permitted disclosure)—U.K.
(a)in paragraph 3—
(i)in sub-paragraph (a), after “business” insert “ in the United Kingdom or ”;
(ii)in sub-paragraph (b), for “European Economic Area” substitute “ area comprising the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area ”;
(b)in paragraph 6—
(i)in sub-paragraph (1)(a), omit “or in another EEA State”;
(ii)in sub-paragraph (1)(b)(ii), for “data protection obligations” substitute “ obligations under the data protection legislation (as defined in section 3 of the Data Protection Act 2018 M20) ”;
(iii)omit sub-paragraph (2);
(c)in paragraph 7(b), omit from “, or in any legislation of another EEA State implementing Directive 2015/849/EU” to the end;
(d)in paragraph 8, omit “or in another EEA State”;
(e)in paragraph 9, in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b), for “European Economic Area” substitute “ United Kingdom ”; and
(f)in paragraph 11, in the definition of “public function”, omit paragraph (b).
Commencement Information
I44Sch. 2 para. 8 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
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9. The Companies (Disclosure of Address) Regulations 2009 M21 are amended in accordance with paragraph 10.
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I45Sch. 2 para. 9 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
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M21S.I. 2009/214; relevant amendments were made by S.I. 2011/1043, S.I. 2013/472, S.I. 2017/692, and by section 211 of, and paragraph 339 of Schedule 19 to, the Data Protection Act 2018.
10. In Schedule 2 (conditions for permitted disclosure)—U.K.
(a)in paragraph 3—
(i)in sub-paragraph (a), after “European Economic Area” insert “ or in the United Kingdom ”;
(ii)in sub-paragraph (b), for “European Economic Area” substitute “ area comprising the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area ”;
(b)in paragraph 6—
(i)in sub-paragraph (1)(a), omit “or in another EEA State”;
(ii)in sub-paragraph (1)(b)(ii), for “data protection obligations” substitute “ obligations under the data protection legislation (as defined in section 3 of the Data Protection Act 2018) ”;
(iii)omit sub-paragraph (2);
(c)in paragraph 7(b), omit from “, or in any legislation of another EEA State implementing Directive 2015/849/EU” to the end;
(d)in paragraph 8, omit “or in another EEA State”;
(e)in paragraph 9, in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b), for “European Economic Area” substitute “ United Kingdom ”;
(f)in paragraph 11, in the definition of “public function”, omit paragraph (b).
Commencement Information
I46Sch. 2 para. 10 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
11. The Companies (Disclosure of Date of Birth Information) Regulations 2015 M22 are amended in accordance with paragraph 12.
Commencement Information
I47Sch. 2 para. 11 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
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M22S.I. 2015/1694; relevant amendments were made by S.I. 2017/692, and by section 211 of, and paragraph 384 of Schedule 19 to, the Data Protection Act 2018.
12. In Schedule 2 (conditions for permitted disclosure)—U.K.
(a)in paragraph 3—
(i)in sub-paragraph (a), after “European Economic Area” insert “ or in the United Kingdom ”;
(ii)in sub-paragraph (b), for “European Economic Area” substitute “ area comprising the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area ”;
(b)in paragraph 6—
(i)in sub-paragraph (1)(a), omit “or in another EEA State”;
(ii)in sub-paragraph (1)(b)(ii), for “data protection obligations” substitute “ obligations under the data protection legislation (as defined in section 3 of the Data Protection Act 2018) ”;
(iii)omit sub-paragraph (2);
(c)in paragraph 7(b), omit from “, or in any legislation of another EEA State implementing Directive 2015/849/EU” to the end;
(d)in paragraph 8, omit “or in another EEA State”;
(e)in paragraph 9, in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b), for “European Economic Area” substitute “ United Kingdom ”;
(f)in paragraph 11, in the definition of “public function”, omit paragraph (b).
Commencement Information
I48Sch. 2 para. 12 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
13. The Register of People with Significant Control Regulations 2016 M23 are amended in accordance with paragraph 14.
Commencement Information
I49Sch. 2 para. 13 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
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M23S.I. 2016/339; relevant amendments were made by S.I. 2017/692, S.I. 2017/693 and by section 211 of, and paragraphs 399 to 402 of Schedule 19 to, the Data Protection Act 2018.
14. In Schedule 4 (conditions for permitted disclosure)—U.K.
(a)in paragraph 2—
(i)in sub-paragraph (a), after “business” insert “ in the United Kingdom or ”; and
(ii)in sub-paragraph (b), for “European Economic Area” substitute “ area comprising the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area ”;
(b)in paragraph 6—
(i)in sub-paragraph (a), omit “or in another EEA State”;
(ii)sub-paragraph (b)(ii), for “data protection obligations” substitute “ obligations under the data protection legislation (as defined in section 3 of the Data Protection Act 2018) ”;
(c)in paragraph 8—
(i)at the end of sub-paragraph (b)(i), insert “ or ”;
(ii)omit sub-paragraph (b)(iii), and the “or” before it;
(d)in paragraph 9, omit “or in another EEA State”;
(e)in paragraph 10, in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b), for “European Economic Area” substitute “ United Kingdom ”;
(f)in paragraph 12A(b), for “data protection obligations” substitute “obligations under the data protection legislation (as defined in section 3 of the Data Protection Act 2018);
(g)in paragraph 12F, in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b), for “European Economic Area” substitute “ United Kingdom ”;
(h)omit paragraph 13(b)(ii);
(i)omit paragraph 14.
Commencement Information
I50Sch. 2 para. 14 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
15. The Scottish Partnerships (Register of People with Significant Control) Regulations 2017 M24 are amended in accordance with paragraphs 16 to 18.
Commencement Information
I51Sch. 2 para. 15 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
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M24S.I. 2017/694; relevant amendments were made by section 211 of, and paragraph 420 of Schedule 19 to, the Data Protection Act 2018.
16. In regulation 2 (interpretation)—U.K.
(a)in the appropriate place, insert—
““UK regulated market” has the meaning given in regulation 3(12)”;
(b)in the appropriate place, insert—
““EU regulated market” has the meaning given in regulation 3(12)”.
Commencement Information
I52Sch. 2 para. 16 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
17. In regulation 3 (key terms)—U.K.
(a)in paragraph (7)(c), for “regulated market situated in an EEA State” substitute “ UK regulated market or an EU regulated market ”;
(b)for paragraph (12), substitute—
“(12) In paragraph (7), “UK regulated market” and “EU regulated market” have the meanings given in Article 2.1.13A and 2.1.13B respectively of Regulation (EU) No. 600/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 and amending Regulation (EU) No. 648/2012”M25.
Commencement Information
I53Sch. 2 para. 17 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
Marginal Citations
M25Articles 2.1.13A and 2.1.13B were inserted by the Markets in Financial Instruments (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1403).
18. In Schedule 5 (conditions for permitted disclosure)—U.K.
(a)in paragraph 2—
(i)in sub-paragraph (a), after “business” insert “ in the United Kingdom or ”;
(ii)in sub-paragraph (b), for “European Economic Area” substitute “ area comprising the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area ”;
(b)in paragraph 6—
(i)in sub-paragraph (1)(b), for “data protection obligations” substitute “ obligations under the data protection legislation (as defined in section 3 of the Data Protection Act 2018) ”;
(ii)omit sub-paragraph (2);
(c)in paragraph 10, omit “or another EEA State”;
(d)in paragraph 11, in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b), for “European Economic Area” substitute “ United Kingdom ”;
(e)omit paragraph 14(b)(ii).
Commencement Information
I54Sch. 2 para. 18 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
Regulation 8
1. In Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 M26 (administration) omit paragraphs 73(2)(d) (and the “or” immediately before it) and 74(6)(ba).
Commencement Information
I55Sch. 3 para. 1 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
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M261986 c. 45; relevant amendments were made by regulations 65(3) and 65(5) of S.I. 2007/2974.
2. The Employment Tribunals Act 1996 M27 is amended in accordance with paragraph 3 and 4.
Commencement Information
I56Sch. 3 para. 2 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
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M271996 c. 17; relevant amendments were made by regulation 59(b) of S.I. 2007/2974 and article 2 of S.I. 2014/431.
3. In section 18(1) (conciliation: relevant proceedings etc) omit paragraph (v).U.K.
Commencement Information
I57Sch. 3 para. 3 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
4. In section 21(1) (jurisdiction of Appeal Tribunal) omit paragraph (u).U.K.
Commencement Information
I58Sch. 3 para. 4 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
5. The Employment Rights Act 1996 M28 is amended in accordance with paragraph 6 and 7.
Commencement Information
I59Sch. 3 para. 5 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
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M281996 c. 18; relevant amendments were made by regulations 48(1)(b) and 48(2)(b) of S.I. 2007/2974 and paragraph 16 of Schedule 2 of S.I. 2010/93.
6. In section 105 (redundancy) omit subsection (7K).U.K.
Commencement Information
I60Sch. 3 para. 6 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
7. In section 108(3) (qualifying period of employment) omit paragraph (p).U.K.
Commencement Information
I61Sch. 3 para. 7 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
8. In Schedule 5 to the Employment Act 2002 M29 (tribunal jurisdictions to which section 38 applies), omit the entry relating to regulation 51 of the Companies (Cross-Border Mergers) Regulations 2007.
Commencement Information
I62Sch. 3 para. 8 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
Marginal Citations
M292002 c. 22; relevant amendments were made by regulation 63(c) of S.I. 2007/2974.
9. The Employment Appeal Tribunal Rules 1993 M30 are amended in accordance with paragraphs 10 to 17.
Commencement Information
I63Sch. 3 para. 9 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
Marginal Citations
M30S.I. 1993/2854; relevant amendments were made by regulation 64(1) to (4) of S.I. 2007/2974.
10. In rule 2(1) (interpretation) omit the definition of “the 2007 Regulations”.U.K.
Commencement Information
I64Sch. 3 para. 10 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
11. In rule 3(1)(d) (institution of appeal) omit “or regulation 57(6) of the 2007 Regulations”.U.K.
Commencement Information
I65Sch. 3 para. 11 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
12. In rule 4(1)(e) (service of notice of appeal) omit “or regulation 57(6) of the 2007 Regulations”.U.K.
Commencement Information
I66Sch. 3 para. 12 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
13. In rule 5(c) (respondents to appeals) omit “or regulation 57(6) of the 2007 Regulations”.U.K.
Commencement Information
I67Sch. 3 para. 13 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
14. In rule 7(1)(e) (disposal of appeal) omit “or regulation 57(6) of the 2007 Regulations”.U.K.
Commencement Information
I68Sch. 3 para. 14 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
15. In rule 16AA (application under regulation 33(6) of the 2004 Regulations) omit “or regulation 53(6) of the 2007 Regulations” and “or regulation 53(4) of the 2007 Regulations”.U.K.
Commencement Information
I69Sch. 3 para. 15 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
16. In rule 26(1) (default by parties), insert “ or ” after “the 2004 Regulations” and omit “or regulation 53 of the 2007 Regulations”.U.K.
Commencement Information
I70Sch. 3 para. 16 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
17. In rule 31(1)(c) (drawing up, reasons for, and enforcement of orders) insert “ or ” after “the 2004 Regulations” and omit “or regulation 53 of the 2007 Regulations”.U.K.
Commencement Information
I71Sch. 3 para. 17 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
18. The Limited Liability Partnerships (Accounts and Audit) (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2008 M31 are amended in accordance with paragraph 19.
Commencement Information
I72Sch. 3 para. 18 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
Marginal Citations
M31S.I. 2008/1911; relevant amendments were made by paragraph 15(4) of Schedule 3 to S.I. 2009/1804 and regulation 25(2) of S.I. 2016/575.
19. In regulation 55 (minor definitions), in the modification of section 1173 of the Act—U.K.
(a)in subsection (1), for the definition of “transferable securities” substitute—
““transferable securities” has the meaning given by Article 2.1.24 of Regulation (EU) No. 600/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 and amending Regulation (EU) No. 648/2012;”;
(b)omit subsection (2).
Commencement Information
I73Sch. 3 para. 19 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
20. The Banking Act 2009 (Parts 2 and 3 Consequential Amendments) Order 2009 M32 is amended in accordance with paragraph 21.
Commencement Information
I74Sch. 3 para. 20 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
Marginal Citations
21. In the Schedule (legislation subject to the general modifications in Part 2) omit “Companies (Cross-Border Mergers) Regulations 2007”.U.K.
Commencement Information
I75Sch. 3 para. 21 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
22. The Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2009 M33 are amended in accordance with paragraphs 23 to 25.
Commencement Information
I76Sch. 3 para. 22 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
Marginal Citations
M33S.I. 2009/1804; relevant amendments were made by regulation 3 and Schedule 1 to S.I. 2016/340 and regulation 24(2)(a) and (3)(c) of S.I. 2017/693.
23. In regulation 18 (requirements for register of members), in the modification of section 164 of the Act, for paragraph (c) substitute—U.K.
“(c)in the case of a limited company that is a UK-registered company, the registered number;”.
Commencement Information
I77Sch. 3 para. 23 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
24. In regulation 31B (key terms)—U.K.
(a)in paragraph (3), in the modification of section 790C(7)(b) of the Act, for “regulated market which is situated in an EEA State” substitute “ UK regulated market or an EU regulated market ”;
(b)in paragraph (6), for the inserted section 790C(12E) of the Act substitute—
“(12E) “EU regulated market”, “Regulated market” and “UK regulated market” have the same meanings as in section 1173 of the Companies Act 2006.”.
Commencement Information
I78Sch. 3 para. 24 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
25. Omit regulation 46 (cross-border mergers).U.K.
Commencement Information
I79Sch. 3 para. 25 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
26. The Companies (Companies Authorised to Register) Regulations 2009 M34 are amended in accordance with paragraph 27.
Commencement Information
I80Sch. 3 para. 26 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
Marginal Citations
27. In regulation 18(2) omit sub-paragraph (a).U.K.
Commencement Information
I81Sch. 3 para. 27 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
28. The Agency Workers Regulations 2010 M35 are amended in accordance with paragraphs 29 and 30.
Commencement Information
I82Sch. 3 para. 28 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
Marginal Citations
29. In Schedule 1 (provisions extending to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland), omit paragraph 4.U.K.
Commencement Information
I83Sch. 3 para. 29 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
30. In Part 2 of Schedule 2 (consequential amendments), omit paragraphs 39 to 46.U.K.
Commencement Information
I84Sch. 3 para. 30 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
31. The Investment Bank Special Administration Regulations 2011 M36 are amended in accordance with paragraph 32.
Commencement Information
I85Sch. 3 para. 31 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
Marginal Citations
32. In Part 1 of Schedule 6 omit “Companies (Cross-Border Mergers) Regulations 2007” from the list of secondary legislation at the end of paragraph 1.U.K.
Commencement Information
I86Sch. 3 para. 32 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
33. The Employment Tribunals and the Employment Appeal Tribunal Fees Order 2013 M37 is amended in accordance with paragraph 34.
Commencement Information
I87Sch. 3 para. 33 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
Marginal Citations
34. In Schedule 2 (employment tribunals – issue and hearing fee)—U.K.
(a)omit the second row in Table 1; and
(b)omit row 57 in Table 2.
Commencement Information
I88Sch. 3 para. 34 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
35. The Bank Recovery and Resolution (No 2) Order 2014 M38 is amended in accordance with paragraph 36.
Commencement Information
I89Sch. 3 para. 35 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
Marginal Citations
36. Omit article 218 (modified application of legislation on cross-border mergers).U.K.
Commencement Information
I90Sch. 3 para. 36 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
Regulation 9
1. Where the amendment made by paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 would (apart from this paragraph) mean that a subsidiary which immediately before [F1IP completion day] is a member of its holding company can no longer be such a member–—
(a)for the period of one year beginning on [F2IP completion day]—
(i)the amendment made by paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 to these Regulations does not apply to the subsidiary; and
(ii)section 141(2)(b) of the Act is to be read, in relation to the subsidiary, as—
“(b)is a member of or has access to an EU regulated market or UK regulated market”; and
(b)from the end of that period—
(i)the subsidiary may continue to be a member of the company; and
(ii)sections 137(3) and (4) of the Act apply to it with the following modifications—
(aa)for “this section”, read “paragraph 1(b)(i) of Schedule 4 to the Companies, Limited Liability Partnerships and Partnerships (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019”; and
(bb)in subsection (4), for “mentioned in subsection (1) above” read “held at the end of the period of one year beginning on [F3IP completion day]”.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 4 para. 1 substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Companies and Statutory Auditors etc. (Consequential Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/523), regs. 1(2), 20(a)(i)
F2Words in Sch. 4 para. 1(a) substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Companies and Statutory Auditors etc. (Consequential Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/523), regs. 1(2), 20(a)(ii)
F3Words in Sch. 4 para. 1(b) substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Companies and Statutory Auditors etc. (Consequential Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/523), regs. 1(2), 20(a)(iii)
Commencement Information
I91Sch. 4 para. 1 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
2.—(1) Where the amendments made by paragraphs 4 and 5 of Schedule 1 would (apart from this paragraph) require a company's register of directors or register of secretaries to contain additional particulars in respect of an existing corporate director or secretary, the company need not comply with that requirement until three months after [F4IP completion day].
(2) Where the amendments made by paragraph 23 of Schedule 3 would (apart from this paragraph) require a limited liability partnership's register of members to contain additional particulars in respect of an existing corporate member or firm, the limited liability partnership need not comply with that requirement until three months after [F5IP completion day].
(3) Where the amendment made by paragraph 4 of Schedule 1 would (apart from this paragraph) require notice to be given under regulation 5(3D) of the European Economic Interest Grouping Regulations 1989 M39 (notification of changes to the particulars of a manager of a grouping), that requirement need not be complied with until three months after [F6IP completion day].
(4) In this paragraph—
“existing corporate director or secretary” means a body corporate, or a firm that is a legal person under the law by which it is governed, whose particulars were contained in the company's register of directors or register of secretaries immediately before [F7IP completion day];
“existing corporate member or firm” means a body corporate, or a firm that is a legal person under the law by which it is governed, whose particulars were contained in the limited liability partnership's register of members immediately before [F7IP completion day].
Textual Amendments
F4Words in Sch. 4 para. 2(1) substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Companies and Statutory Auditors etc. (Consequential Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/523), regs. 1(2), 20(b)(i)
F5Words in Sch. 4 para. 2(2) substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Companies and Statutory Auditors etc. (Consequential Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/523), regs. 1(2), 20(b)(ii)
F6Words in Sch. 4 para. 2(3) substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Companies and Statutory Auditors etc. (Consequential Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/523), regs. 1(2), 20(b)(iii)
F7Words in Sch. 4 para. 2(4) substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Companies and Statutory Auditors etc. (Consequential Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/523), regs. 1(2), 20(b)(iv)
Commencement Information
I92Sch. 4 para. 2 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
Marginal Citations
M39S.I. 1989/638; relevant amendment was made by regulation 5(6) of S.I. 2014/2382.
3.—(1) This paragraph applies to a company that is an investment company within the meaning of section 833 of the Act immediately before [F8IP completion day].
(2) For the period of one year beginning on [F9IP completion day]—
(a)the amendment made by paragraph 12 of Schedule 1 does not apply to the company;
(b)section 832 of the Act applies to the company as if subsection (5)(a) was substituted by—
“(a)the company's shares must be shares admitted to trading on a UK regulated market or an EU regulated market”.
Textual Amendments
F8Words in Sch. 4 para. 3(1) substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Companies and Statutory Auditors etc. (Consequential Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/523), regs. 1(2), 20(c)(i)
F9Words in Sch. 4 para. 3(2) substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Companies and Statutory Auditors etc. (Consequential Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/523), regs. 1(2), 20(c)(ii)
Commencement Information
I93Sch. 4 para. 3 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
4.—(1) This paragraph applies to an overseas company that has a UK establishment immediately before [F10IP completion day].
(2) If there are additional registrable particulars in respect of that establishment, the company must, within the period of three months beginning on [F11IP completion day], deliver to the registrar a return containing those particulars.
(3) The requirement in sub-paragraph (2) is to be treated, for the purposes of Part 2 of the Overseas Companies Regulations 2009, as a requirement of that Part.
(4) The amendments made by paragraph 6 of Schedule 2 do not apply to the company until three months after [F12IP completion day].
(5) In this paragraph—
“Additional registrable particulars” means such particulars as the company would be required to provide in a return under regulation 6 of the Overseas Companies Regulations 2009 were the company opening the establishment on the date of the return, to the extent that the company was not required already to deliver a return to the registrar containing those particulars before [F13IP completion day];
“UK establishment” has the same meaning as it has in the Overseas Companies Regulations 2009.
Textual Amendments
F10Words in Sch. 4 para. 4(1) substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Companies and Statutory Auditors etc. (Consequential Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/523), regs. 1(2), 20(d)(i)
F11Words in Sch. 4 para. 4(2) substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Companies and Statutory Auditors etc. (Consequential Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/523), regs. 1(2), 20(d)(ii)
F12Words in Sch. 4 para. 4(4) substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Companies and Statutory Auditors etc. (Consequential Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/523), regs. 1(2), 20(d)(iii)
F13Words in Sch. 4 para. 4(5) substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Companies and Statutory Auditors etc. (Consequential Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/523), regs. 1(2), 20(d)(iv)
Commencement Information
I94Sch. 4 para. 4 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
5.—(1) This paragraph applies to a credit reference agency, credit institution or financial institution that had, before [F14IP completion day], delivered to the registrar a statement that it met the conditions for permitted disclosure in accordance with a permitted disclosure provision.
(2) For the period of one year beginning on [F15IP completion day]—
(a)the amendments made by these Regulations to the permitted disclosure provisions do not affect the disclosure by the registrar of protected information to the credit reference agency, credit institution or financial institution;
(b)the permitted disclosure provisions have effect, in relation to a credit reference agency, credit institution or financial institution, as they did immediately before [F15IP completion day] and for the purposes of this sub-paragraph the United Kingdom must be treated as if it were an EEA State and within the European Economic Area.
(3) In this paragraph—
“the permitted disclosure provisions” are—
Schedule 2 to the Overseas Companies Regulations 2009;
Schedule 2 to the Companies (Disclosure of Address) Regulations 2009;
Schedule 2 to the Companies (Disclosure of Date of Birth Information) Regulations 2015;
Schedule 4 to the Register of People with Significant Control Regulations 2016; and
Schedule 5 to the Scottish Partnerships (Register of People with Significant Control) Regulations 2017;
“credit institution”, “credit reference agency” and “financial institution” have the same meanings as they have in the permitted disclosure provisions.
Textual Amendments
F14Words in Sch. 4 para. 5(1) substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Companies and Statutory Auditors etc. (Consequential Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/523), regs. 1(2), 20(e)(i)
F15Words in Sch. 4 para. 5(2) substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Companies and Statutory Auditors etc. (Consequential Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/523), regs. 1(2), 20(e)(ii)
Commencement Information
I95Sch. 4 para. 5 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
6. Except where the contrary intention appears, expressions used in this Schedule have the same meanings as they have in the Act.
Commencement Information
I96Sch. 4 para. 6 in force on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 2
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular arising under paragraphs (a), (c), (d), and (g) of section 8(2) of the Act) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
These Regulations make amendments to legislation in the field of company law and, in particular amend legislation to reflect that the UK is no longer a member state of the EU/EEA. These amendments concern certain types of business undertakings, namely companies, certain types of partnerships, limited liability partnerships and overseas companies (an overseas company is defined in section 1044 of the Companies Act 2006 (c. 46) as a company incorporated outside the United Kingdom). They also affect the data sharing provisions between the Registrar of Companies and EEA credit reference agencies, credit institutions and financial institutions, and use of EEA data processors.
These Regulations further revoke the Companies (Cross-Border Mergers) Regulations 2007 which implement Chapter II of Title II of the Directive (EU) 2017/1132 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2017 on cross-border mergers of limited liability companies, and the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/884 of 8 June 2015 establishing technical specifications and procedures required for the system of interconnection of registers established by Directive 2009/101/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Part 2 revokes the Companies (Cross-Border Mergers) Regulations 2007 and other secondary legislation as a consequence of that revocation. This part also revokes the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/884 of 8 June 2015.
Part 3 gives effect to the following Schedules.
Schedule 1 amends the Companies Act 2006.
Schedule 2 amends secondary legislation.
Schedule 3 amends other legislation, being consequential amendments in relation to application of amendments in the Companies Act 2006 to Limited Liability Partnerships. This Schedule also includes consequential amendments arising from the revocation of the Companies (Cross-Border Mergers) Regulations 2007.
Schedule 4 provides for transitional provisions for certain amendments made by the other Schedules.
A full impact assessment has not been published for this instrument as it has no significant impact on the costs of business, the voluntary sector and the public sector.