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Letters explaining UK laws about naming children and changing your name. Sometimes called information notes.
Reusing a company name is prohibited and subject to specific restrictions.
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...
Choose a unique name that people will remember when they want to make a donation or to volunteer.
Use form NM04 to give notice of an unconditional change of name by the company members.
If you're 18 or over, use these forms to put your new name on public record by ‘enrolling’ your deed poll at the Royal Courts of Justice. Includes guidance.
Decision for applicant L'Oreal (U.K.) Limited against registration number 15175063, applicant successful.
Use this form to give notice of a change of name by conditional resolution.
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).
Application form PN1 for a search of the Index of Proprietors' Names.
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