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Section 56A: Names suggesting connection with foreign governments etc

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

Part 5: A company's name — Chapter 1: General requirements

A company must not be registered under this Act by a name that, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, would be likely to give the false impression that the company is connected with—

a foreign government or an agency or authority of a foreign government, or
an international organisation whose members include two or more countries or territories (or their governments).

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