This article discusses naming conventions for Company Formations stemming from restrictions and limitations from Companies House.
Naming Conventions
The formation of new companies comes with some restrictions on naming issued by Companies House - their full article can be found here
They fall into broad categories:
Restricted Key Names
Key names are restricted and may not be used without permission, names such as:
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- King
- Queen
- Dental
- Vet
- Etc..
If you wish to name your company with one of these restricted names it requires an authorisation letter or email from the relevant body - refer to Companies House for full details
Similarity
New company names cannot be too similar to:
- Existing companies
- Existing bodies, such as 'Financial Conduct Authority'
Other Considerations
Jurisdiction Mistakes
- Ensure that the registered address aligns with the correct jurisdiction
Director Requirements
- Directors must be at least 16 years old and not disqualified
PO Box Usage
- A PO box cannot be used as the registered address.
Member Name Rules
- Initials are not allowed in member names
Address Restrictions
- A business address cannot be used as a residential address for members.
Share Errors
- Avoid incorrect shares, such as decimal shares.
Security Questions
- Make sure security questions are answered correctly.
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