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The home of Company Names Tribunal on GOV.UK. We deal with complaints about cases where a company name is registered for the primary purpose of preventing someone else with legitimate interest from registering it, or demandi…
Use this form to apply to the Company Names Tribunal to challenge the name of a company/limited liability partnership.
With effect from Monday 4 March 2024, changes have been introduced to the Companies Act 2006 which impact the Company Names Tribunal.
On Monday 4 March 2024, the government introduced new laws which affect…
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We deal with complaints about cases where a company name is registered for the primary purpose of preventing someone else with legitimate interest from registering it, or demanding payment from them to release it.
List of company names tribunal forms and fees.
Decisions and orders of the Company Names Tribunal - undefended.
The Company Names Tribunal practice direction provides the framework for the management of proceedings brought before the Tribunal.
Use this form to file a defence of your company name/limited liability partnership registration with the Company Names Tribunal.
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