Annex A: Sensitive words and expressions specified in regulations that require the prior approval of the Secretary of State to use in an LLP or business name.
Updated 4 March 2024
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1. Accounts Commission for Scotland
To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from Audit Scotland.
Audit Scotland
110 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 4LH
2. Accredit / Accreditation / Accredited / Accrediting
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
To speed up your application, please ensure your email or letter is marked for the attention of the ‘Standards and Accreditation team - Office of Product Safety and Standards’.
Office for Product Safety and Standards
4th Floor Cannon House
18 The Priory Queensway
Birmingham
B4 6BS
United Kingdom
3. Adjudicator
The use of this word in a company or business name normally implies the organisation has a quasi-judicial role similar to decisions made by a court of law, an administrative tribunal, an arbiter, official ombudsman or government officials.
To support your application, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from a relevant body.
4. Alba / Na h-Alba / Albannach
Use in a name that does not imply a connection with the Scottish Government
Applications under the criteria set out in 1-3 below should be sent directly to Companies House.
- If you wish to use this word at the start of your proposed name you will need to demonstrate that the company is pre-eminent or very substantial in its sector. You should also provide the views or supporting evidence from an independent source, such as a trade association or other private or public body you work with. The situation of the company’s registered office must be in Scotland. This criteria does not apply to the use of a word in a business name.
- If this word is not the first word in your proposed name it will normally be allowed provided the company’s registered office is in Scotland. This criteria does not apply to use in a business name.
- If this word is your surname it will normally be allowed if the proposed name includes forenames or initials. This requirement does not apply to use in a business name.
Use in a name that could imply a connection with the Scottish Government
If your proposed name is likely to imply a connection with the Scottish Government, you will need to provide a letter or email of non-objection from this body and include a copy when you send your application to Companies House. The situation of the company’s registered office must be in Scotland. In the case of a business name, the principal place of business must be in Scotland. Please confirm the address in your application.
You should only contact the Scottish Government if the name is likely to imply a connection with this body.
enterprisesponsorship@gov.scot
General Enquiries
Scottish Government
St. Andrew's House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
5. Archwilydd Cyffredinol Cymru
To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Wales Audit Office.
Archwilydd Cyffredinol Cymru
Swyddfa Archwilio Cymru
24 Heol y Gadeirlan
Caerdydd
CF11 9LJ
Auditor General for Wales
Wales Audit Office
24 Cathedral Road
Cardiff
CF11 9LJ
6. Association
This word is mainly used by not for profit organisations and it is not normally appropriate for it to be used in an LLP name.
7. Assurance / Assurer
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Sensitive Business Names Team
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
25 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HS
8. Audit Commission
The use of this expression, or anything similar, in your proposed name is likely to imply a connection with activities carried out by one or more of the following bodies:
- National Audit Office - enquiries@nao.gsi.gov.uk
- Financial Reporting Council - enquiries@frc.org.uk
- Cabinet Office - Online Contact Form
- Public Sector Audit Appointments - generalenquiries@psaa.co.uk
If you decide to proceed with your application, please include a copy of a letter or email of non-objection from the relevant body.
9. Auditor General / Audit Office
To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the relevant body.
England
National Audit Office
157-197 Buckingham Palace Road
London
SW1W 9SP
Scotland
Audit Scotland
110 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 4LH
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Audit Office
106 University Street
Belfast
BT7 1EU
Wales
Wales Audit Office
24 Cathedral Road
Cardiff
CF11 9LJ
10. Auditor General for Northern Ireland
To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Northern Ireland Audit Office.
Northern Ireland Audit Office
106 University Street
Belfast
BT7 1EU
11. Auditor General for Scotland / Audit Scotland
To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from Audit Scotland.
Audit Scotland
110 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 4LH
12. Auditor General for Wales
To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Wales Audit Office.
Auditor General for Wales
Wales Audit Office
24 Cathedral Road
Cardiff
CF11 9LJ
13. Banc / Bank / Banking
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Sensitive Business Names Team
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
25 the North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HS
14. Benevolent
This word is mainly used by not for profit organisations and it is not normally appropriate for it to be used in an LLP name.
15. Breatainn / Breatannach
- If your proposed name does not imply a connection with a government department or body, and you wish to use this word at the start of your name, you will need to demonstrate that the company is pre-eminent or very substantial in its field. You should also provide the views or supporting evidence from an independent source, such as a trade association or other private or public body you work with.
- If this word is not the first word in the name it will normally be allowed.
- If this word is your surname it will normally be allowed if the proposed name includes a forename or initials.
- If the use of this word in any part of your proposed name does imply a connection with a government department, a devolved administration or a local or specified public authority, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the relevant body. This applies even if the name is a surname.
16. Brenin / Brenhines
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Welsh Government.
brandingqueries@wales.gsi.gov.uk
Branding Manager
Communications Division
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
CF10 3NQ
17. Brenhinol / Brenhiniaeth
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Welsh Government.
brandingqueries@wales.gsi.gov.uk
Branding Manager
Communications Division
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
CF10 3NQ
18. Britain / British
- If your proposed name does not imply a connection with a government department or body, and you wish to use this word at the start of your proposed name, or ‘of Britain’ or ‘of Great Britain’ anywhere in the name, you will need to demonstrate that the company is pre-eminent or very substantial in its field. You should also provide the views or supporting evidence from an independent source, such as a trade association or other private or public body you work with.
- If this word is not the first word in the name it will normally be allowed.
- If this word is your surname it will normally be allowed if the proposed name includes a forename or initials.
- If the use of this word in any part of your proposed name does imply a connection with a government department, a devolved administration or a local or specified public authority, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the relevant body. This also applies if the word is a surname.
19. Chamber of: Commerce / Business / Enterprise / Industry / Trade / Training
The use of ‘Chamber of Commerce’ in your proposed name could imply a connection with the British, Northern Ireland or Scottish Chambers of commerce. To support your application, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the relevant body.
England and Wales
British Chambers of Commerce
65 Petty France
London
SW1H 9EU
Northern Ireland
mail@northernirelandchamber.com
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce
22 Great Victoria Street
Belfast
BT2 7BJ
Scotland
Scottish Chambers of Commerce
30 George Square
Glasgow
G2 1EQ
20. Charitable / Charity
This word is mainly used in the name of a not for profit organisation and it is not normally appropriate for it to be used in an LLP name.
If you proceed with your application, please provide an email or letter of non-objection from the relevant Charity regulator.
21. Charter
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide evidence of the organisation’s royal charter status. Expressions such as ‘Charter Flights’ or ‘Holidays’ are not restricted.
22. Chartered
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter from your professional body confirming you are authorised to use this title.
If the use of this word is intended to represent the name of a professional body, you must provide evidence of its royal charter status. If you’re already using this word in the name of an existing body, you cannot automatically use it in the name of another body.
These requirements do not apply to expressions such as ‘Chartered Flights’ or ‘Chartered Travel’.
23. Chartered Accountant
To use this expression in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of authorisation from your professional body.
England and Wales
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Chartered Accountants' Hall
Moorgate Place
London
EC2R 6EA
Northern Ireland
Chartered Accountants Ireland
The Linenhall
32-38 Linenhall Street
Belfast
BT2 8BG
Scotland
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
CA House
21 Haymarket Yards
Edinburgh
EH12 5BH
24. Chartered Secretary
To use this expression in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of authorisation from the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA).
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA)
Saffron House
6-10 Kirby Street
London
EC1N 8TS
25. Chartered Surveyor
To use this expression in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of authorisation from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
RICS Headquarters
Parliament Square
London
SW1P 3AD
26. Child Maintenance / Child Support
The use of these expressions in a proposed name could imply a connection with services provided by or on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions. To support your application, please include a letter or email of non-objection from the relevant body.
England, Wales and Scotland
Northern Ireland
27. Comhairle
To use this word in your proposed name, the organisation should normally be a local authority, an independent advisory body, a deliberative assembly, or a governing, supervisory or representative body of an activity, trade, business or profession.
Your application should include evidence to show that the organisation will be what it claims, and that it has the support of those it intends to govern, supervise, or look to it for expertise. You should also provide a letter or email of non-objection from a government body, a local authority or a relevant body.
28. Coimisean
To use this word in your proposed name the organisation should normally be an independent advisory body, a deliberative assembly or a governing, supervisory or representative body of an activity, trade, business or profession.
Your application should include evidence to show that the LLP will be what it claims, and that it has the support of those it intends to govern, supervise, or look to it for expertise. You should also provide a letter or email of non-objection from a government body or a relevant body.
29. Comisiwn
To use this word in your proposed name, the organisation should normally be an independent advisory body, a deliberative assembly, or a governing, supervisory or representative body of an activity, trade, business or profession.
Your application should include evidence to show that the organisation will be what it claims, and that it has the support of those it intends to govern, supervise, or look to it for expertise. You should also provide a letter or email of non-objection from a government body or a relevant body.
30. Comisiwn Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru
To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the body shown below.
Clerc y Cynulliad
Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru
Bae Caerdydd
Caerdydd
CF99 1NA
Clerk of the Assembly
The National Assembly for Wales
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff
CF99 1NA
31. Commission
To use this word in your proposed name, the organisation should normally be an independent advisory body, a deliberative assembly; or a governing, supervisory or representative body of an activity, trade, business or profession.
Your application should include evidence to show that the organisation will be what it claims, and that it has the support of those it intends to govern, supervise, or look to it for expertise. You should also provide a letter or email of non-objection from a government body or a relevant body.
32. Community Benefit Society
This expression can only be used in the name of a society registered under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014.
Please contact the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for further information.
Financial Conduct Authority
25 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HS
33. Comptroller and Auditor General
To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the National Audit Office.
National Audit Office
Elizabeth 2
151 Buckingham Palace Road
London
SW1W 9SS
34. Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland
To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Northern Ireland Audit Office.
Northern Ireland Audit Office
106 University Street
Belfast
BT7 1EU
35. Co-operative
The expression ‘Co-operative Society’ can only be used in the name of a society registered under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014.
For further information, please contact the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA):
To use ‘Co-operative’ in your proposed LLP name, you will need to meet the following conditions:
- it should be owned and controlled by its members, who can only be members of the partnership
- membership should be voluntary and open i.e. it should not be artificially restricted in order to increase the value of the business or its assets
- members’ should participate in the economic activity of the business
- profits should be distributed equally amongst the members’ or at least in proportion to the extent each member has participated in the business
36. Co-operative Society
This expression can only be included in the name of a society registered under the Cooperative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014.
For further information, please contact the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA):
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
25 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HS
37. Council
To use this word in your proposed name, the organisation should normally be a local authority, an independent advisory body, a deliberative assembly, or a governing, supervisory or representative body of an activity, trade, business or profession.
Your application should include evidence to show that the organisation will be what it claims and that it has the support of those it intends to govern, supervise, or look to it for expertise. You’ll also need to obtain a letter or email of non-objection from a government body or a relevant body.
38. Cymru / Cymreig / Cymraeg
Use in a name that does not imply a connection with the Welsh Government
Applications under the criteria set out in 1-3 below should be sent directly to Companies House.
- If you wish to use this word at the start of your proposed name you will need to demonstrate that the LLP is pre-eminent or very substantial in its sector. You should also provide the views or supporting evidence from an independent source, such as a trade association or other private or public body you work with. The situation of the LLP’s registered office must be in Wales. This criteria does not apply to business names.
- If this word is not the first word in your proposed name it will normally be allowed if the LLP’s registered office is in Wales. This criteria does not apply to business names.
- If this word is your surname it will normally be allowed if the proposed name includes forenames or initials. This requirement does not apply to business names.
Use in a name that could imply a connection with the Welsh Government
If your proposed name could imply a connection with the Welsh Government, you will need to provide a letter of non-objection from this body, and include a copy when you send us your application. The situation of the LLP’s registered office must be in Wales. In the case of a business name, the principal place of business must be in Wales. Please confirm the address with your application letter.
You should only contact the Welsh Government if the name is likely to imply a connection with this body.
Email: brandingqueries@wales.gsi.gov.uk
Branding Manager
Communications Division
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
CF10 3NQ
39. Cyngor
To use this word in your proposed name, the organisation should normally be a local authority, an independent advisory body, a deliberative assembly, or a governing, supervisory or representative body of an activity, trade, business or profession. Your application should include evidence to show that the organisation will be what it claims, and that it has the support of those it intends to govern, supervise, or look to it for expertise.
You’ll also need to obtain a letter or email of non-objection from a government body or a relevant body.
40. Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru
To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the body shown below.
Clerc y Cynulliad
Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru
Bae Caerdydd
Caerdydd
CF99 1NA
Clerk of the Assembly
National Assembly for Wales
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff
CF99 1NA
41. Dental / Dentistry
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the General Dental Council.
General Dental Council
Registration Development
37 Wimpole Street
London
W1G 8DQ
42. Dentist / Dental Surgeon / Dental / Practitioner
The use of these titles is protected under The Dental Act 1984. To use them in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the General Dental Council:
General Dental Council
Registration Development
37 Wimpole Street
London
W1G 8DQ
43. Diùc / Ban-diùc
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Scottish Government:
Scottish Government
Protocol and Honours Team
Room 4N.02
St. Andrew’s House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
44. Dug / Duges
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Welsh Government.
To speed up your application, please include:
- the reasons you wish to use this word
- whether the organisation already exists, its current activities and future plans
- details of any royal or government associations
- details of leading members and membership numbers
- if the name represents a pub, evidence of location and length of time in existence
- evidence, if the word is a surname
- any other relevant information
brandingqueries@wales.gsi.gov.uk
Branding Manager
Communications Division
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
CF10 3NQ
45. Duke / Duchess
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the relevant body.
To speed up your application, please include:
- the reasons you wish to use this word
- whether the organisation already exists, its current activities and future plans
- details of any royal or government associations
- details of leading members and membership numbers
- if the name represents a pub, evidence of location and length of time in existence
- evidence, if the word is a surname
- any other relevant information
England & Northern Ireland
RoyalNames@cabinet-office.gsi.gov.uk
Cabinet Office
Constitutional Policy Team
4th Floor (Orange Zone)
1 Horse Guards Road
London
SW1A 2HQ
Wales
brandingqueries@wales.gsi.gov.uk
Branding Manager
Communications Division
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
CF10 3NQ
Scotland
Scottish Government
Protocol and Honours Team
Room 4N.02
St. Andrew’s House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
46. Ei Fawrhydi / Ei Mawrhydi
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Welsh Government.
To speed up your application, please include:
- the reasons you wish to use this word
- whether the organisation already exists, its current activities and future plans
- details of any royal or government associations
- details of leading members and membership numbers
- if the name represents a pub, evidence of location and length of time in existence
- evidence, if the word is a surname
- any other relevant information
brandingqueries@wales.gsi.gov.uk
Branding Manager
Communications Division
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
CF10 3NQ
47. England / of England / English
Use in a name that does not imply a connection with a UK government body
Applications made under the criteria set out in 1-3 below should be sent directly to Companies House.
- If you wish to use this word at the start of your proposed name or ‘of England’ anywhere in the name, you will need to demonstrate that the LLP is pre-eminent or very substantial in its sector. You should also provide the views or supporting evidence from an independent source, such as a trade association or other private or public body you work with. The situation of the LLP’s registered office should be in England. In the case of a business name, the principal place of business must be in England and please confirm the address in your application letter.
- If this word is not the first word in your proposed name it will normally be allowed if the LLP’s registered office is in England. In the case of a business name, the principal place of business must be in England. Please confirm the address in your application letter.
- If this word is your surname, it will normally be approved provided the proposed name includes forenames or initials.
Use in a name that could imply a connection with a UK government body
If your proposed name is likely to imply a connection with a UK government department or body, you will need to provide a letter or email of non-objection from that body and include a copy when you send your application to Companies House. The situation of the LLP’s registered office should be in England. In the case of a business name, the principal place of business must be in England and the address should be confirmed in your application letter.
You should only contact a UK government department or body if the name is likely to imply a connection with that body.
48. Federation
A federation is typically a body that is set up to support its members who operate in a specific business sector. To use this word in your proposed name, the company should normally be limited by guarantee. A one-member one-vote clause and a non-profit distribution clause should be included in the articles of association. The non-profit clause provides that any profits are used to further the objects of the company and not paid to the members as dividends.
To use this word in a business name, the articles, constitution or relevant governance document should include similar provisions. You must provide a copy of this document with your application.
49. Financial Conduct Authority
To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Sensitive Business Names Team
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
25 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HS
50. Financial Reporting Council / Financial Reporting Review Panel
To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Financial Reporting Council.
Financial Reporting Council
8th Floor
125 London Wall
London
EC2Y 5AS
51. Foundation
This word is mainly used by not for profit organisations and it is not normally appropriate for it to be used in an LLP name.
52. Friendly Society
This expression can only be used in the name of a body incorporated under the Friendly Societies Acts 1974 or 1992.
For further information and depending on your intended activities, please contact the Financial Conduct Authority or the Prudential Regulation Authority.
53. Fund
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Sensitive Business Names Team
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
25 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HS
54. Government
If your proposed name implies a connection with a UK government department or a devolved administration, you must provide a letter or email of non-objection from the relevant body.
55. The Governor and Company of the Bank of England
To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Bank of England.
Bank of England
Threadneedle Street
London
EC2R 8AH
56. Gwasanaeth iechyd
To use this expression in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Welsh Government.
Welsh Government
Department of Health & Social Services
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
57. Health and Safety Executive
To use this expression in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the relevant body. Please note, that in general the expression “Health and Safety” is not restricted unless a proposed name implies a connection with the relevant body.
England, Wales and Scotland
Health and Safety Executive
Redgrave Court
Merton Road
Bootle
L20 7HS
Northern Ireland
Health & Safety Executive for Northern Ireland
83 Ladas Drive
Belfast
BT6 9FR
58. Health and Social Care Board
To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Health and Social Care Board.
Chief Executive
Health and Social Care Board
Headquarters
12-22 Linenhall Street
Belfast
BT2 8BS
59. Health centre / Health service
To use this expression in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the relevant body.
England
Public Enquiries Unit
Department of Health
Richmond House
79 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2NS
Northern Ireland
Department of Health
Information Office, C5.20
Castle Buildings
Stormont
Belfast
BT4 3SQ
Scotland
Scottish Government
Health & Social Care Directorate
St Andrew’s House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
Wales
Welsh Government
Department of Health & Social Services
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
60. Health visitor
To use this expression in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Nursing & Midwifery Council.
Peter Pinto de Sa
Office of the Chair and Chief Executive
Nursing & Midwifery Council
23 Portland Place
London
W1B 1PZ
61. His Majesty / Her Majesty
To use this expression in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the relevant body.
To speed up your application, please include:
- the reason(s) you wish to use this expression
- whether the organisation already exists, its current activities and future plans
- details of any Royal or Government associations
- details of leading members and membership numbers
- if the name represents a pub or restaurant, evidence of location and length of time in existence
- any other relevant information
England & Northern Ireland
RoyalNames@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Cabinet Office
Constitutional Policy Team
4th Floor (Orange Zone)
1 Horse Guards Road
London
SW1A 2HQ
Wales
brandingqueries@wales.gsi.gov.uk
Branding Manager
Communications Division
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
CF10 3NQ
Scotland
Scottish Government
Protocol and Honours Team
Room 4N.02
St. Andrew’s House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
62. House of Commons / House of Lords
To use this expression in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the bodies shown below.
The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons
Houses of Parliament
London
SW1A 0AA
The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords
Houses of Parliament
London
SW1A 0AA
63. HPSS / HSC
To use this expression in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the body shown below.
Department of Health
Information Office, C5.20
Castle Buildings
Stormont
Belfast
BT4 3SQ
64. Inspectorate
The use of this word in a proposed name could imply the LLP has a quasi-judicial role similar to decisions made by a court of law, an administrative tribunal or government officials.
To support your application, please include a letter or email of non-objection from a government department or other relevant body.
65. Institute / Institution
Approval to use this word is normally only given to fully functioning established organisations that are already functioning as an institute, but operate under a different name. The range of activities may vary, but institutes are organisations that typically undertake research at the highest level, or are professional bodies of the highest standing.
The factors we take into account include:
- whether there is a good reason for establishing the institute
- whether the activities are regulated or unregulated
- whether the organisation already exists in some form
- the nature of any work it provides for other organisations
- the relevance and nature of support from existing organisations
- whether the institute offers training leading to its own qualifications
- whether the institute provides training or activities that support qualifications provided by other bodies such as universities or colleges
- whether the institute’s activities are supported by or associated with activities undertaken by a government body, an independent organisation established in the field or a funding organisation
To support your application, please obtain the views of one or more relevant bodies and include a copy of their response with your application. All applications are considered on their merits. But, if you aren’t an established body, you may wish to consider the option to register under a different name and re-apply later.
66. Insurance / Insurer
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Sensitive Business Names Team
Financial Conduct Authority
25 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HS
67. Judicial appointment
To use this expression in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Ministry of Justice.
general.queries@justice.gsi.gov.uk
Ministry of Justice
Democracy, Constitution and Law Group
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9A
68. King
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the relevant body.
To speed up your application, please include:
- the reason(s) you wish to use this word
- whether the organisation already exists, its current activities and future plans
- details of any Royal or Government associations
- details of leading members and membership numbers
- if the name represents a pub, evidence of location and length of time in existence
- evidence, if the word is a surname
England & Northern Ireland
RoyalNames@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Cabinet Office
Constitutional Policy Team
4th Floor (Orange Zone)
1 Horse Guards Road
London
SW1A 2HQ
Wales
brandingqueries@wales.gsi.gov.uk
Branding Manager
Communications Division
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
CF10 3NQ
Scotland
Scottish Government
Protocol and Honours Team
Room 4N.02
St. Andrew’s House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
69. Law Commission
To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Law Commission.
enquiries@lawcommission.gsi.gov.uk
1st Floor, Tower
52 Queen Anne’s Gate
London
SW1H 9AG
70. Licensing
You can use this word in your proposed name provided it does not imply a connection with a Licensing Authority specified in the Licensing Act 2003, or any other relevant legislation.
71. Llywodraeth
If your proposed name implies a connection with the Welsh or UK government, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from this body:
brandingqueries@wales.gsi.gov.uk
Branding Manager
Communications Division
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
CF10 3NQ
72. Medical centre
To use this expression in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the body shown below.
Department of Health
Information Office, C5.20
Castle Buildings
Stormont
Belfast
BT4 3SQ
73. Midwife / Midwifery
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Nursing & Midwifery Council:
Office of the Chair and Chief Executive
Nursing & Midwifery Council
23 Portland Place
London
W1B 1PZ
74. Mòrachd
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Scottish Government.
To speed up your application, please include:
- the reason(s) you wish to use this word
- whether the organisation already exists, its current activities and future plans
- details of any royal or government associations
- details of leading members and membership numbers
- if the name represents a pub, evidence of location and length of time in existence
- evidence, if the word is a surname
Scottish Government
Protocol and Honours Team
Room 4N.02
St. Andrew’s House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
75. Mutual
A mutual organisation is normally a credit union, a building society, a friendly society or a registered society. Further information can be found on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) website.
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the FCA.
Sensitive Business Names Team
Financial Conduct Authority
25 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HS
76. National Assembly for Wales / National Assembly for Wales Commission
To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the National Assembly for Wales.
Clerk of the Assembly
The National Assembly for Wales
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff
CF99 1NA
77. National Audit Office
To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the National Audit Office.
National Audit Office
157-197 Buckingham Palace Road
London
SW1W 9SP
78. NHS
To use this expression in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Department of Health.
Department of Health
Head of Brand
4th Floor, Communications Division
Richmond House
79 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2NS
79. Northern Ireland / Northern Irish
Use in a name that does not imply a connection with the Northern Ireland Assembly
Applications under the criteria set out below should be sent directly to Companies House.
- If you wish to use this word at the start of your proposed name or ‘of Northern Ireland’ anywhere in the name, you will need to demonstrate that the LLP is pre-eminent or very substantial in its sector. You should also provide the views or supporting evidence from an independent source, such as a trade association or other private or public body you work with. The situation of the LLP’s registered office must be in Northern Ireland. In the case of a business name, the principal place of business must be in Northern Ireland. Please confirm the address with your application.
- If this word is not the first word in your proposed name it will normally be allowed if the LLP’s registered office is in Northern Ireland. In the case of a business name, the principal place of business must be in Northern Ireland. Please confirm the address with your application.
Use in a name that could imply a connection with the Northern Ireland Assembly
If your proposed name is likely to imply a connection with the Northern Ireland Assembly please provide a letter or email of non-objection from this body. The situation of the LLP’s registered office must be in Northern Ireland. In the case of a business name, the principal place of business must be in Northern Ireland. Please confirm the address with your application.
You should only contact the Northern Ireland Assembly if the name is likely to imply a connection with this body.
Northern Ireland Assembly
Parliament Buildings
Belfast
BT4 3XX
80. Northern Ireland Assembly / Northern Ireland Assembly Commission / Northern Ireland Executive
To use any of these expressions or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Northern Ireland Assembly
Parliament Buildings
Belfast
BT4 3XX
81. Northern Ireland Audit Office
To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Northern Ireland Audit Office.
[info@niauditoffice.gov.uk]
Northern Ireland Audit Office
106 University Street
Belfast
BT7 1EU
82. Nurse / Nursing
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Nursing & Midwifery Council.
Office of the Chair and Chief Executive
Nursing & Midwifery Council
23 Portland Place
London
W1B 1PZ
83. Office for Nuclear Regulation
To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Office for Nuclear Regulation.
Office for Nuclear Regulation
Building 4, Redgrave Court
Merton Road
Bootle
L20 7HS
84. Oifis sgrùdaidh
To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from Audit Scotland.
Audit Scotland
110 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 4LH
85. Oilthigh
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Scottish Government.
Scottish Government
Higher Education Governance Team
Atlantic Quay
150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LG
86. Ombudsman / Ombwdsmon
To use this word in your proposed name the LLP should be:
- A statutory organisation appointed by government authorised to investigate complaints, generally on behalf of individuals such as consumers or taxpayers, against private or public institutions. These organisations may request relevant information from parties in relation to a dispute; or
- A non-statutory body which:
- is certified as a provider of alternate dispute resolution by Trading Standards Institute or other competent authority set out in the Consumer Protection, Alternative Dispute Resolution for Consumer Disputes (Competent Authorities and Information) Regulations 2015
- is an ombudsman level member of the British Ombudsman Association
- has a proven track record in dispute resolution in respect of the activity that forms the basis of your application. We would normally expect a track record of at least 12 months.
To support the application, please provide:
- evidence of certification by the relevant Competent Authority
- a copy of a letter or email from the Ombudsman Association (or other evidence) confirming your ombudsman level membership
- evidence of providing dispute resolution for consumers in the sector you wish to operate in, including membership numbers, member names and examples of case studies relating to dispute resolution
If you don’t meet all of these requirements, you may wish to register under a different name and reapply at a later date.
87. Parlamaid
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the body shown below.
The Secretary
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
88. Parliament / Parliamentarian / Parliamentary
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the bodies shown below.
The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons
Houses of Parliament
London
SW1A 0AA
The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords
Houses of Parliament
London
SW1A 0AA
89. Patent / Patentee
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Intellectual Property Office.
Intellectual Property Office
Copyright and Enforcement Directorate
Concept House
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP10 8QQ
90. The Pensions Advisory Service
To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Department for Work and Pensions.
Department for Work and Pensions
Protection and Stewardship
Caxton House
Tothill Street
London
SW1H 9NA
91. Police
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the relevant body:
England & Wales
public.enquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov
Home Office
Crime and Policing Group
Fry Building
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
Northern Ireland
Department of Justice
Block B
Castle Buildings
Stormont Estate
Belfast
BT4 3SG
Scotland
Scottish Government
Police Division
St Andrews House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
92. Polytechnic
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a copy of a letter or email of non-objection from the Department for Education.
UK.DEGREESRECOGNISED@education.gov.uk
Higher Education Governance Team
Department for Education
Sanctuary Buildings
20 Great Smith Street
London
SW1 3BT
93. Post Office
To use this expression in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Post Office.
Post Office Limited
Finsbury Dials
20 Finsbury Street
London
EC2Y 9AQ
94. Prifysgol
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Welsh Government.
Welsh Government
Higher Education Governance
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
95. Prince / Princess
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the relevant body.
To speed up your application, please include:
- the reasons you wish to use this word
- whether the organisation already exists, its current activities and future plans
- details of any Royal or Government associations
- details of leading members and membership numbers
- if the name represents a pub, evidence of location and length of time in existence
- evidence, if the word is a surname
- any other relevant information
England & Northern Ireland
RoyalNames@cabinet-office.gsi.gov.uk
Cabinet Office
Constitutional Policy Team
4th Floor (Orange Zone)
1 Horse Guards Road
London
SW1A 2HQ
Wales
brandingqueries@wales.gsi.gov.uk
Branding Manager
Communications Division
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
CF10 3NQ
Scotland
Scottish Government
Protocol and Honours Team
Room 4N.02
St. Andrew’s House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
96. Prionnsa / Bana-phrionnsa
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Scottish Government.
To speed up your application, please include:
- the reasons you wish to use this word
- whether the organisation already exists, its current activities and future plans
- details of any Royal or Government associations
- details of leading members and membership numbers
- if the name represents a pub, evidence of location and length of time in existence
- evidence, if the word is a surname
- any other relevant information
Scottish Government
Protocol and Honours Team
Room 4N.02
St. Andrew’s House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
97. Prudential Regulation Authority
To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Sensitive Business Names Team
Financial Conduct Authority
25 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HS
98. Prydain / Prydeinig
- If your proposed name does not imply a connection with government and you wish to use this word at the start of your proposed name or ‘o Prydain’ or ‘o Prydain Mawr’ (or mutated forms) is used anywhere in the name, you will need to demonstrate that the LLP is pre-eminent or very substantial in its field. You should also provide the views or supporting evidence from an independent source, such as a trade association or other private or public body you work with.
- If this word is not the first word in the name it will normally be allowed.
- If this word is your surname it will normally be allowed if the proposed name includes a forename or initials.
- If the use of this word in any part of your proposed name implies a connection with a government department, a devolved administration or a local or specified public authority, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the relevant body. This also applies if the word is your surname.
99. Public Health Agency
To use this expression in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Public Health Agency.
Public Health Agency
Linenhall Street Unit
12-22 Linenhall Street
Belfast
BT2 8BS
100. Queen
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the relevant body.
To speed up your application, please include:
- the reasons you wish to use this word
- whether the organisation already exists, its current activities and future plans
- details of any Royal or Government associations
- details of leading members and membership numbers
- if the name represents a pub, evidence of location and length of time in existence
- evidence, if the word is a surname
- any other relevant information
England & Northern Ireland
RoyalNames@cabinet-office.gsi.gov.uk
Cabinet Office
Constitutional Policy Team
4th Floor (Orange Zone)
1 Horse Guards Road
London SW1A 2HQ
Wales
brandingqueries@wales.gsi.gov.uk
Branding Manager
Communications Division
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
CF10 3NQ
Scotland
Scottish Government
Protocol and Honours Team
Room 4N.02
St. Andrew’s House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
101. Reassurance / Reassurer
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Sensitive Business Names Team
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
25 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HS
102. Regional Agency for Public Health and Social Wellbeing
To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Public Health Agency.
Public Health Agency
Linenhall Street Unit
12-22 Linenhall Street
Belfast
BT2 8BS
103. Regional Health and Social Care Board
To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Health and Social Care Board.
Health and Social Care Board
12-22 Linenhall Street
Belfast
BT2 8BS
104. Registrar
To use this word in your proposed name, the organisation should normally be one that has a regulatory role such as a governing, supervisory or representative body of an activity, trade, business or profession. Your application should include evidence to show that the LLP will be what it claims, and that it has the support of those it intends to govern or supervise.
You should also provide a letter or email of non-objection from a government body, a local or specified public authority or a relevant body.
105. Registered Society
This expression can only be used in the name of a society registered under the Cooperative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014. For further information, please contact the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
25 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HS
106. Regulator
To use this word in your proposed name, the organisation should normally be one that has a regulatory role such as a governing, supervisory or representative body of an activity, trade, business or profession.
Your application should include evidence to show that the LLP will be what it claims, and that it has the support of those it intends to govern or supervise. Please include a letter or email of non-objection from a government body, a local or specified public authority or a relevant body.
107. Reinsurance / Reinsurer
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Sensitive Business Names Team
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
25 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HS
108. Riaghaltas
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the body shown below.
The Secretary
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
109. Rìgh Banrigh
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Scottish Government.
To speed up your application, please include:
- the reasons you wish to use this word
- whether the organisation already exists, its current activities and future plans
- details of any Royal or Government associations
- details of leading members and membership numbers
- if the name represents a pub, evidence of location and length of time in existence
- evidence, if the word is a surname
- any other relevant information
Scottish Government
Protocol and Honours Team
Room 4N.02
St. Andrew’s House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
110. Rìoghachd Aonaichte
You can include this expression in a proposed name if it does not imply a connection with a devolved administration, a government department or a local or public authority.
111. Rìoghail Rìoghalachd
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Scottish Government.
To speed up your application, please include:
- the reasons you wish to use this word
- whether the organisation already exists, its current activities and future plans
- details of any Royal or Government associations
- details of leading members and membership numbers
- if the name represents a pub, evidence of location and length of time in existence
- evidence, if the word is a surname
- any other relevant information
Scottish Government
Protocol and Honours Team
Room 4N.02
St. Andrew’s House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
112. Royal / Royalty
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the relevant body.
To speed up your application, please include:
- the reasons you wish to use this word
- whether the organisation already exists, its current activities and future plans
- details of any Royal or Government associations
- details of leading members and membership numbers
- if the name represents a pub, evidence of location and length of time in existence
- evidence, if the word is a surname
- any other relevant information
England & Northern Ireland:
RoyalNames@cabinet-office.gsi.gov.uk
Cabinet Office
Constitutional Policy Team
4th Floor (Orange Zone)
1 Horse Guards Road
London
SW1A 2HQ
Wales
To use this word in your proposed name you must provide a letter or email of non-objection from:
brandingqueries@wales.gsi.gov.uk
Branding Manager
Communications Division
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
CF10 3NQ
Scotland
Scottish Government
Protocol and Honours Team
Room 4N.02
St. Andrew’s House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
113. Scotland / of Scotland / Scottish
Use in a name that does not imply a connection with the Scottish Government
Applications under the criteria set out in 1-3 below should be sent directly to Companies House.
- If you wish to use this word at the start of your proposed name, or ‘of Scotland’ anywhere in the name, you will need to demonstrate that the LLP is pre-eminent or very substantial in its sector. You should also provide the views or supporting evidence from an independent source, such as a trade association or other private or public body you work with. The situation of the LLP’s registered office should be in Scotland. In the case of a business name, the principal place of business must be Scotland. Please confirm the address in your application letter.
- If this word is not the first word in your proposed name it will normally be allowed if the LLP’s registered office is in Scotland. In the case of a business name, the principal place of business must be Scotland and please confirm the address in your application letter.
- If this word is your surname it will normally be allowed if the proposed name includes forenames or initials.
Use in a name that could imply a connection with the Scottish Government
If your proposed name is likely to imply a connection with the Scottish Government, you’ll need to provide a letter of non-objection from this body and include a copy when you send us your application. The situation of the LLP’s registered office must be in Scotland. In the case of a business name, the principal place of business must be in Scotland. Please confirm the address in your application letter.
You should only contact the Scottish Government if the name is likely to imply a connection with this body.
enterprisesponsorship@gov.scot
General Enquiries
Scottish Government
St. Andrew's House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
114. Scottish Law Commission
To use this this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Scottish Law Commission.
Chief Executive
Scottish Law Commission
140 Causewayside
Edinburgh
EH9 1PR
115. Scottish Parliament / Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
To use this this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the body shown below.
The Secretary
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
116. Senedd
To use this this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the National Assembly for Wales.
National Assembly for Wales
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff
CF99 1NA
117. Sheffield
To use this this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Company of Cutlers.
Company of Cutlers
Franks & Co
15 Jessops Riverside
Brightside Lane
Sheffield
S9 2RX
118. Siambr Fasnach
To use ‘Siambr Fasnach’ (including its plural forms) in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the body shown below.
British Chambers of Commerce
65 Petty France
London
SW1H 9EU
119. Social Service
The use of this expression in a proposed name could imply a connection with bodies that provide private and publicly funded social care, with access rights to sensitive personal information. To use this expression, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from a local authority or other relevant body.
120. Society
This word is mainly used by not for profit organisations and it is not normally appropriate for it to be used in an LLP name.
121. Special School
To use this this expression in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the relevant body.
England
Contact Department for Education online
Department for Education
Special Educational Needs and Disability
2 St Paul's Place
125 Norfolk Street
Sheffield
S1 2FJ
Northern Ireland
DE.DEWebMail@education-ni.gov.uk
Department of Education
Special Educational Team
Balloo Road
Bangor
BT19 7PR
Scotland
Scottish Government
Special Educational Needs
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Wales
Welsh Government
Additional Learning Needs
Education Directorate
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
122. Standards
You can use this word in your proposed name provided its use does not imply the organisation is an established national standard setting body for an activity, trade, business or profession. If it does, your application should include evidence of its status as this type of body, including, if appropriate support from a government or other relevant body.
123. Stock exchange
The use of this expression normally implies a connection with the London Stock Exchange and will not be approved in a company or business name unless there are special circumstances.
124. Swyddfa Archwilio Cymru
To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Wales Audit Office.
Auditor General for Wales
Wales Audit Office
24 Cathedral Road
Cardiff
CF11 9LJ
Archwilydd Cyffredinol Cymru
Swyddfa Archwilio Cymru
24 Heol y Gadeirlan
Caerdydd
CF11 9LJ
125. Teyrnas Gyfunol / Teyrnas Unedig
You can use this expression if your proposed name does not imply a connection with a government department, devolved administration, or a local or public authority.
126. Trade Union
The Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 prohibits a trade union from being registered as a company. This expression is also specified as sensitive in Companies Act 2006 regulations.
127. Tribunal
To use this word in your proposed name, the organisation should normally be one that has a quasi-judicial role similar to decisions made by an administrative tribunal or other institution with the authority to judge, adjudicate on, or determine claims or disputes.
To support your application, please provide evidence of the organisation’s status and if appropriate, a letter or email of non-objection from a relevant body.
128. Trust
This word is mainly used by not for profit organisations and it is not normally appropriate for it be to used in an LLP name.
129. Tywysog / Tywysoges
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Welsh Government.
To speed up your application, please include:
- the reason(s) you wish to use this word
- whether the organisation already exists, its current activities and future plans
- details of any Royal or Government associations
- details of leading members and membership numbers
- if the name represents a pub, evidence of location and length of time in existence
- evidence, if the word is a surname
brandingqueries@wales.gsi.gov.uk
Branding Manager
Communications Division
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
CF10 3NQ
130. Underwrite / Underwriting
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Sensitive Business Names Team
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
25 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HS
131. Unit Trust
Unit Trusts are regulated by The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under their Collective Investment Scheme rules. If you intend to operate as a Unit Trust and your proposed name includes ‘Unit Trust’ or ‘Trust’, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the FCA.
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
25 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HS
132. University
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the relevant body.
Use in registered name
Where the situation of the registered office of the proposed LLP will be in:
England and Wales
UK.DEGREESRECOGNISED@education.gov.uk
Higher Education Governance Team
Department for Education
Sanctuary Buildings
20 Great Smith Street
London SW1 3BT
Northern Ireland
DE.DEWebMail@education-ni.gov.uk
Department of Education
Balloo Road
Bangor
BT19 7PR
Scotland
Scottish Government
Higher Education Governance Team
Atlantic Quay
150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LG
Wales (a Welsh LLP as specified in s.88 Companies Act 2006) and applied to an LLP under The LLP Partnerships (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2009)
Branding Manager
Communications Division
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
CF10 3NQ
Use in business name
If you wish to use this word in a business name, then the relevant contact body will depend on the location of the principal place of business. For example, if this is in Wales you must contact the Welsh Government.
133. Wales / Welsh
Use in a name that does not imply a connection with the Welsh Government
Applications under the criteria set out in 1-3 below should be sent directly to Companies House.
- If you wish to use this word at the start of your proposed name or ‘of Wales’ anywhere in the name, you will need to demonstrate that the LLP is pre-eminent or very substantial in its sector. You should also provide the views or supporting evidence from an independent source, such as a trade association or other private or public body you work with. The situation of the LLP’s registered office must be in Wales. In the case of a business name, the principal place of business must be in Wales. Please confirm the address in your application letter.
- If this word is not the first word in your proposed name it will normally be allowed if the LLP’s registered office is in Wales. In the case of a business name, the principal place of business must be in Wales. Please confirm the address in your application letter.
- If this word is your surname it will normally be allowed if the proposed name includes forenames or initials.
Use in a name that could imply a connection with the Welsh Government
If your proposed name is likely to imply a connection with the Welsh Government, you will need to provide a letter of non-objection from this body and include a copy when you send your application to Companies House.
The situation of the LLP’s registered office must be in Wales. In the case of a business name, the principal place of business must be in Wales. Please confirm the address in your application letter.
You should only contact the Welsh Government if the name is likely to imply a connection with this body.
brandingqueries@wales.gsi.gov.uk
Branding Manager
Communications Division
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
CF10 3NQ
134. Wales Audit Office
To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Wales Audit Office.
Wales Audit Office
24 Cathedral Road
Cardiff
CF11 9LJ
135. Welsh Government / Welsh Assembly Government
To use this expression or anything similar in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the Welsh Government.
brandingqueries@wales.gsi.gov.uk
Branding Manager
Communications Division
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
CF10 3NQ
136. Windsor
To use this word in your proposed name, please provide a letter or email of non-objection from the relevant body.
To speed up your application, please include:
- the reasons you wish to use this word
- whether the organisation already exists, its current activities and future plans
- details of any Royal or Government associations
- details of leading members and membership numbers
- if the name represents a pub, evidence of location and length of time in existence
- evidence, if the word is a surname
- any other relevant information
England & Northern Ireland
RoyalNames@cabinet-office.gsi.gov.uk
Cabinet Office
Constitutional Policy Team
4th Floor (Orange Zone)
1 Horse Guards Road
London
SW1A 2HQ
Wales
brandingqueries@wales.gsi.gov.uk
Branding Manager
Communications Division
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
CF10 3NQ
Scotland
Scottish Government
Protocol and Honours Team
Room 4N.02
St. Andrew’s House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG