Company name resourcesCompany names - words and expressions covered by other legislation
This is a list of certain words and expressions covered by other legislation and the rules around their use in company names. This list is not exhaustive and before using any word or expression you should complete your own checks to ensure that it is lawful to use.
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Company names - specified public bodies
This is a list of the public authorities detailed in Schedule 4 to The Company, Limited Liability Partnership and Business (Names and Trading Disclosures) Regulations 2015.
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Company names - connection with government bodies
This is a list of words and expressions specified by Companies House that could imply a connection with a government body
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Company names - other sensitive words or expressions
This is a list of other sensitive words or expressions as set out in schedule 1 to The Company, Limited Liability Partnership and Business (Sensitive Words and Expressions) Regulations 2014 that requires approval by Companies House.
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