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Companies House class some words, which are included in the Company Registration name, as sensitive words.
Our system automatically checks for sensitive words in your company formations name and then informs you of this, should you not notice them.
Some words only require some additional information to accompany the application and some words require special permission from various institutes etc.
You will need the approval of the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry before you use this word or expression (or its plural or possessive forms) in your chosen company name.
Family trusts vary but examples include trusts set up by a family member to hold funds in trust for young children or one linked to a property where a family member will become the beneficiary. The company should be limited by guarantee and include a non-profit distribution clause in the articles of association. The articles should reflect the purpose of the trust which should also be identified in the company name.
You will need the approval of the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry before you use any of the following words or expressions (or their plural or possessive forms) in your chosen company name.
The following 66 word(s) fall under these restrictions:
Words or expressions in the following list need the approval of the Secretary of State.
If you want to use any of them in your company name you will need to write first to the relevant body to ask if they have any objection to its use.
When you apply for approval to use the name you should tell Companies House that you have written to the relevant body and enclose a copy of the reply you have received.
The following 30 word(s) fall under these restrictions:
Certain words or expressions are covered by other legislation and their use in company names might be a criminal offence.
If you want to use any of these words or expressions in your company name, then you should contact the relevant regulatory authority or ask us for advice before proceeding.
We may seek independent advice from the relevant body.
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