Section 1: Companies

Companies Act 2006 · 2006 c. 46View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 1: General introductory provisions

In the Companies Acts, unless the context otherwise requires—

Certain provisions of the Companies Acts apply to—

companies registered, but not formed, under this Act (see Chapter 1 of Part 33), and
bodies incorporated in the United Kingdom but not registered under this Act (see Chapter 2 of that Part).

For provisions applying to companies incorporated outside the United Kingdom, see Part 34 (overseas companies).

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