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Changes to the Companies Act 2006

With effect from Monday 4 March 2024, changes have been introduced to the Companies Act 2006 which impact the Company Names Tribunal.

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Published
20 February 2024
Last updated
4 March 2024 — See all updates

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Changes to the Companies Act 2006 which impact the Company Names Tribunal

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On Monday 4 March 2024, the government introduced new laws which affect the Company Names Tribunal.

The consideration of similarity is extended to include use outside of the UK, the qualifying criteria for joining co-respondents is expanded, and section 69(4)(b) (‘the operating defence’) is repealed.

Published 20 February 2024
Last updated 4 March 2024 + show all updates

  1. New law changes introduced from Monday 4 March 2024 to section 69(1), Section 69(3) and Section 69 (4) of the Company Names Tribunal.

  2. First published.