An LLP’s name
4.—(1) The Schedule to the 2000 Act (names and registered offices) is amended as follows.
(2) In the heading of the Schedule omit “and registered offices”.
(3) In paragraph 4(2), after paragraph (b) insert—
“(ba) on the determination of a new name by the registrar under section 76C or 76D of the Companies Act 2006 as so applied (names containing computer code or failure to comply with direction);”.
(4) In paragraph 5 omit sub-paragraphs (3) and (4).
(5) After paragraph 5, insert—
“Registration of a change of name
5A.—(1) This paragraph applies where—
(a)the registrar receives notice of a change of name of a limited liability partnership and the new name is one by which a limited liability partnership may be registered, or
(b)the registrar determines a new name for a limited liability partnership under a provision mentioned in paragraph 4(2)(ba).
(2) The registrar shall—
(a)enter the new name on the register in place of the former name, and
(b)issue a certificate of the change of name.
(3) The change of name has effect from the date on which the certificate is issued.”.