Companies Administration, Objections and Directions

Can you give us an extension for filing our accounts?

The extension request must be received by the filing deadline otherwise it cannot be considered.

What details are required on a company's letterhead?

The full company name, registered number, registered office address and place of registration (e.g. registered in England and Wales) must be shown on all business letters and order forms.

I have registered a Limited Company, can I object to someone trading under my name?

Any disputes arising between a Limited Company and a sole trader, partnership or trading name should be dealt with by the Courts.

How do I object to the registration of a company name which is very similar to mine?

Under section 28 (2). A straightforward letter presenting your case - no forms are required but we can only accept such objection for a twelve-month period following the incorporation of the name being objected to.

Can I register my business?

No. Since the Business Names Act 1916 was repealed on 26th February 1982, it is no longer necessary or possible to register a business name, and all files and records relating to previous registrations under that legislation have been destroyed.