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Downloadable letters explaining UK laws and conventions on people's names and name changing.
Reusing a company name is prohibited and subject to specific restrictions.
Choose a unique name that people will remember when they want to make a donation or to volunteer.
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. Company Names Tribunal works with the...
Decision for applicant Intel Corporation registration number 16177080, applicant successful.
Use form NM04 to give notice of an unconditional change of name by the company members.
Application form PN1 for a search of the Index of Proprietors' Names.
Report a missing or damaged street or road name sign to your local council
Use this form to give notice to Companies House of a written special resolution on change of name.
This form must be completed by someone that knows you. Send it with your application to enrol your change of name, if you're 18 or over, to the Royal Courts of Justice.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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