[F176CRegistrar’s power to change name containing computer codeU.K.
(1)Where, in the opinion of the registrar, a company’s registered name consists of or includes computer code, the registrar may—
(a)determine a new name for the company, and
(b)remove from the register any reference to the company’s old name.
(2)If the registrar determines a new name for a company under this section, the registrar must—
(a)give the company notice of the determination, and
(b)place a note of the determination in the register.
(3)Where a company is given a direction under section 76B to change its name—
(a)that does not affect the registrar’s power to act under subsection (1), but
(b)if the registrar does so, the direction lapses.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 76C and cross-heading inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 4.3.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 19(3), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 2(o)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Ss. 76C, 76D applied (with modifications) (4.3.2024) by S.I. 2009/1804, reg. 13C (as inserted by The Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Company Law) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/234), regs. 1(2), 14; S.I. 2024/269, reg. 2(a))