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How to apply to remove a trustee’s legal name from public display on the charity register in England and Wales (known as a dispensation).
Letters explaining that British embassies, high commissions and consulates cannot issue name or change of name certificates. Sometimes called information notes.
Collection of romanization systems and tables of correspondence approved by Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (PCGN) and the US Board on Geographic Names. Please note that the application of these systems should be in accordance with PCGN policy for the...
How to label spirit drinks that you plan to sell in the UK.
How property professionals can add, remove and amend transferor details – and their attorneys – in applications submitted through the Digital Registration Service.
How Business e-services customers can complete an e-CON application to change the name of a register proprietor through the portal.
We deal with complaints about cases where a company name is registered for the primary purpose of preventing someone else with legitimate interest from registering it, or demanding payment from them to release it. Company Names Tribunal works with the...
Reusing a company name is prohibited and subject to specific restrictions.
Guidance on the use of the sensitive words accreditation, accredit, accredited and accrediting, in a company, Limited Liability Partnership or business name.
Making changes to your company - passing resolutions, changing addesses and where your records are kept, your company name and type, directors' and secretaries' details, share structure, constitution
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