Explanatory Notes

Companies Act 2006

2006 CHAPTER 46

8 November 2006

Commentary

Schedule 5: Communications by a company

Part 41: Business Names

Chapter 1: Restricted Or Prohibited Names
Section 1198: Name giving misleading indication of activities

1529.This section makes it an offence to use a business name that gives so misleading an indication of the nature of the activities of the business as to be likely to cause harm to the public. This section complements section 76 which gives the Secretary of State power to direct a company to change its registered name in these circumstances.