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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Choose a unique name that people will remember when they want to make a donation or to volunteer.
Decision for applicant Robert Masse against registration number 15301602, applicant successful.
Information and guidance for variations in names.
If you're the parent or guardian of a child aged 18 and under, use these forms to put their new name on public record by 'enrolling' it at the Royal Courts of Justice. Includes guidance note (for minors).
How to display the legal name for your food product.
This collection brings together all documents relating to household projections
Manage the finances or property of a missing person, someone kidnapped or taken hostage, or in a foreign prison and not able to communicate. Apply to the High Court to be a guardian. You'll need a guardianship order.
Charity Commission guidance about a phased timetable allowing charitable companies to convert to charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs).
Spellings of country names as recommended by the Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (PCGN).
How to access the historical censuses from 1841 to 1921.
Explains your responsibilities, including choosing a name, having a registered address, appointing partners and registering with Companies House.
Application form PN1 for a search of the Index of Proprietors' Names.
Making changes to your company - passing resolutions, changing addesses and where your records are kept, your company name and type, directors' and secretaries' details, share structure, constitution
If you put EEE on the UK market you must follow rules on both the EEE you sell and the EEE that becomes waste (WEEE).
If someone dies without a will or known family, their ownerless property (bona vacantia) goes to the crown - check if you're an entitled relative, search for an estate, refer or claim on an estate
Use form NM04 to give notice of an unconditional change of name by the company members.
Explains your responsibilities, including choosing a name, having a registered address, appointing designated members and registering with Companies House.
How to register an overseas entity and its beneficial owners or managing officers, so it can buy, sell or transfer property or land in the UK.
How to order certified copies of certificates and documents held on the Companies House register.
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