Sensitive Words

Companies House class some words in the Company Registration name as 'sensitive',
Our system automatically checks for sensitive words in your Company Formations name and then informs you of this.
The Company Registrar are continually changing their list of sensitive words, to obtain a copy of the most recent Sensitive Words please contact our office.
Some words only require some additional information to accompany the application and some words require special permission from various institutes etc. and can be included with your incorporation.

Class 1 Sensitive Words & Expressions

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 117 words fall under these restrictions:

Class 2 Sensitive Words & Expressions

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 31 words fall under these restrictions:

SE SE This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State. If you want to use it 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. You cannot use this expression in this form (upper or lower case) at the start or end of your proposed name unless you are a Societas Europaea (European Company).	Accountancy and Actuarial Discipline Board Accountancy and Actuarial Discipline Board This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State. If you want to use it 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. You cannot use this expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) it has no objection. Financial Reporting Council 8th Floor 125 London Wall London EC2Y 5AS Email: [email protected]	Accounting Council Accounting Council This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State. If you want to use it 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. You cannot use this expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) it has no objection. Financial Reporting Council 8th Floor 125 London Wall London EC2Y 5AS Email: [email protected]	Actuarial Council Actuarial Council This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State. If you want to use it 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. You cannot use this expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) it has no objection. Financial Reporting Council 8th Floor 125 London Wall London EC2Y 5AS Email: [email protected]

Agency Agency This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State. If you want to use it 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. This word will normally be allowed provided it does not imply a connection with a government department or body, or a local or specified public authority unless the relevant body confirms (letter or email) it has no objection.	Assembly Assembly This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State. If you want to use it 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. You cannot use this word if it implies a connection with a government department or body, or a local or specified public authority unless the relevant body confirms (letter or email) it has no objection	Audit and Assurance Council Audit and Assurance Council You cannot use this expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) it has no objection. Financial Reporting Council 8th Floor 125 London Wall London EC2Y 5AS Email: [email protected]	Border Agency Border Agency This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State. If you want to use it 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. As these expressions imply a connection with the Border Force or UK Visas and Immigration, (both part of the Home Office), you must provide an email or letter of non-objection from the Home Office. Email: [email protected]

Border Force Border Force This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State. If you want to use it 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. As these expressions imply a connection with the Border Force or UK Visas and Immigration, (both part of the Home Office), you must provide an email or letter of non-objection from the Home Office. Email: [email protected]	Cabinet Office Cabinet Office This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State. If you want to use it 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. This expression implies a connection with the Her Majestys Government. You cannot use this expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection. Cabinet Office 70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS	Commonhold Association Commonhold Association This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State. If you want to use it 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. You cannot use the expression Commonhold Association in your proposed name unless the company is a Commonhold Association and meets the requirements of The Commonhold (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (SI No. 2363). In addition this expression can only be used at the end of your proposed name. These regulations also require the company to be limited by guarantee.	Crime Squad Crime Squad This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State. If you want to use it 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. As these expressions imply a connection with activities carried out by the National Crime Agency (NCA), you must provide an email or letter of non-objection from the NCA. Email: [email protected] National Crime Agency Units 1-6 Citadel Place Tinworth Street London SE11 5EF

Criminal Intelligence Service Criminal Intelligence Service This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State. If you want to use it 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. As these expressions imply a connection with activities carried out by the National Crime Agency (NCA), you must provide an email or letter of non-objection from the NCA. Email: [email protected] National Crime Agency Units 1-6 Citadel Place Tinworth Street London SE11 5EF	Crown Estate Crown Estate This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State. If you want to use it 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. You cannot use this expression in a proposed name because it implies a connection with the Crown Estate organisation, which manages property and land owned by the Sovereign on behalf of Her Majestys Government. If you decide to submit your application you will need to include a copy of a letter or email of non-objection from the relevant Crown Estates office. Further information about the Crown Estate can be found at http://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/contact-us/	EMAS EMAS This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State. If you want to use it 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. You cannot use this expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection. England, Wales and Scotland: Health and Safety Executive (1G) Redgrave Court Merton Road Bootle L20 7HS	Employment Medical Advisory Service Employment Medical Advisory Service This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State. If you want to use it 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. You cannot use this expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection. England, Wales and Scotland: Health and Safety Executive (1G) Redgrave Court Merton Road Bootle L20 7HS

Health and Social Care Health and Social Care This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State. If you want to use it 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. You cannot use this expression because it implies a connection with the Department of Health or activities provided by a local authority. If you decide to resubmit your application please provide a copy of a letter or email of non-objection from the Department of Health or relevant local authority.	Higher Education Higher Education This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State. If you want to use it 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. You cannot use this expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection. If you decide to submit your application please provide a copy of the letter or email of non-objection. England: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills Higher Education Governance 1 Victoria Street London SW1H 0ET	Home Office Home Office This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State. If you want to use it 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. If this expression implies a connection with the Home Office you will need to obtain a letter or email of non-objection from Home Office Direct Communications Unit 2 Marsham Street London SW1P 4DF Email: [email protected]	Industrial and Provident Society Industrial and Provident Society This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State. If you want to use it 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. You cannot use this expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) it has no objection. Sensitive Business Names Team Financial Conduct Authority 25 The North Colonnade Canary Wharf London E14 5HS Email: [email protected]

Notarial Notarial This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State. If you want to use it 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. You cannot use this word or expression in your proposed name unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that you are authorised to use this title. England & Wales The Faculty Office 1 The Sanctuary London SW1P 3JT Email: [email protected]	Notary Notary This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State. If you want to use it 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. You cannot use this word or expression in your proposed name unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that you are authorised to use this title. England & Wales The Faculty Office 1 The Sanctuary London SW1P 3JT Email: [email protected]	Notary Public Notary Public This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State. If you want to use it 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. You cannot use this word or expression in your proposed name unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that you are authorised to use this title. England & Wales The Faculty Office 1 The Sanctuary London SW1P 3JT Email: [email protected]	Nuclear Installation Nuclear Installation This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State. If you want to use it 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 Office for Nuclear regulation (ONR) is responsible for the licensing and regulation of all Nuclear installations in the UK. To support your application, you must provide an email or letter of non-objection from the ONR. Email: [email protected]v.uk Office for Nuclear Regulation Building 4 Redgrave Court Merton Road Bootle L20 7HS

Primary Education Primary Education This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State. If you want to use it 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. You cannot use this expression if your proposed name implies a connection with education services provided by a local authority. If appropriate you should include a copy of a letter or email of non-objection from a relevant local authority	Scrivener Scrivener This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State. If you want to use it 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. You cannot use this word/expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that you are authorised to use this title. The Faculty Office 1 The Sanctuary London SW1P 3JT Email: [email protected]	Scrivener Notary Scrivener Notary This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State. If you want to use it 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. You cannot use this word/expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that you are authorised to use this title. The Faculty Office 1 The Sanctuary London SW1P 3JT Email: [email protected]	Secondary Education Secondary Education This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State. If you want to use it 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. You cannot use this expression if your proposed name implies a connection with education services provided by a local authority. If appropriate your application should include a copy of a letter or email of non-objection from a relevant local authority.

Select Committee Select Committee This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State. If you want to use it 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. This expression normally implies a connection with the House of Commons. You cannot use this expression unless the body shown below confirms (letter or email) that it has no objection. Corporate Officer of the House of Commons Houses of Commons Legal Services Office London SW1A 0AA	Serious Organised Crime Serious Organised Crime This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State. If you want to use it 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. As this expression could imply a connection with activities carried out by the National Crime Agency (NCA), you must provide an email or letter of non-objection from the NCA. Email: [email protected] National Crime Agency Units 1-6 Citadel Place Tinworth Street London SE11 5EF	SOCA SOCA This word or expression needs the approval of the Secretary of State. If you want to use it 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. As this expression could imply a connection with activities carried out by the National Crime Agency (NCA), you must provide an email or letter of non-objection from the NCA. Email: [email protected] National Crime Agency Units 1-6 Citadel Place Tinworth Street London SE11 5EF As this expression could imply a connection with activities carried out by the National Crime Agency (NCA), you must provide an email or letter of non-objection from the NCA. Email: [email protected] National Crime Agency Units 1-6 Citadel Place Tinworth Street London SE11 5EF

Class 3 Sensitive Words & Expressions

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.

The following 87 words fall under these restrictions:

Sensitive Words

Class 1 Sensitive Words & Expressions

Accredit

Accreditation

Accredited

Accrediting

Adjudicator

Association

Assurance

Assurer

Banc

Bank

Banking

Benevolent

Britain

British

Chamber (s)

Chamber(s) of Commerce

Charitable

Charity

Charter

Chartered

Chartered Accountants

Chartered Secretary

Chartered Surveyor

Child Maintenance

Child Support

Co-operative

Co-operative Society

Comisiwn y Senedd

Comptroller and Auditor General

Council

Dental

Dental Practitioner

Dental Surgeon

Dentist

Dentistry

Duchess

Duke

England

English

Enterprise Trust

Family Trust

Federation

Financial Conduct Authority

Financial Reporting Council

Financial Services Authority

Foundation

Friendly Society

Fund

Government

Health and Safety Executive

Health Centre

Health Service

Health Visitor

Her Majesty

His Majesty

House of Commons

House of Lords

Inspectorate

Institute

Institution

Insurance

Insurer

Judicial Appointment

King

Law Commission

Licensing

Medical Centre

Midwife

Midwifery

Mutual

National Audit Office

NHS

Nurse

Nursing

Parliament

Parliamentarian

Parliamentary

Pensions Trust