2.9 - The Company Name Flashcards
1
Q
What must public company end with?
A
PLC or public limited company
2
Q
What must private limited company end with?
A
Ltd or limited
3
Q
How may a company name be changed?
A
By special resolution
4
Q
What is special resolution?
A
75% agreement
5
Q
What must the company name be?
A
Clearly disclosed
6
Q
S.66 - Name will not be accepted if…
A
If it the same as an existing company
7
Q
S.69 & S.73 - What happens if a company name is too similar to another?
A
May be ordered to change its name within first 12 months of registration
8
Q
What happens if you give any misleading information about what you’re going to call your business?
A
You can be fined and struck off
9
Q
How long do you have to bring an action for tort of passing off?
A
You can still bring an action for tort of passing off if 12 months have passed
