Re-use of company names
Detailed information about the restrictions on the re-use of company names, when a director can re-use a company name after insolvent liquidation, how to apply for permission to use a prohibited name and how to complain.
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There are restrictions on the re-use of a company name, or similar, by directors when a company goes into insolvent liquidation. This publication provides detailed guidance covering:
- what is a prohibited name
- the restrictions
- when a prohibited name can be used
- what action a director should take if they are breaching the rules
- changing a company or business name
- applying for permission to re-use a prohibited name
- how to complain if somebody is re-using a prohibited name
This publication provides general information only. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate, but it is not a full and authoritative statement of the law and you should not rely on it as such. The Insolvency Service cannot accept any responsibility for any errors or omissions as a result of negligence or otherwise.
Updates to this page
Last updated 21 November 2019 + show all updates
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The changes made are: • to reflect changes arising from the commencement of the Insolvency (Scotland) (Receivership and Winding Up) Rules 2018, Part 12 • to better clarify rule 22.4 • minor change in address for CaT
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Updated to reflect change in legal advice regarding the definition of ‘completion of the arrangements’
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First published.