The Companies Act 2006 changes
The Companies Act 2006 is changing the law for companies. These changes affect every company operating in the United Kingdom. Passed in 2006, the Act reaches the fi nal stage of implementation on 1st October 2009.
All Companies House forms will change from 1st October 2009
The new forms include:
· Companies Act 2006 information requirements
· new numbers updated to be relevant to the 2006 Act
· additional guidance notes
· details of any fee (if applicable)
The new forms must be used for all company events that take place on or after 1st October 2009. If you use an old form it will be rejected.
Company events which take place before 1st October must be submitted on 1985 Act forms.
Specimen forms are available on the Companies House website: www.companieshouse.gov.uk/act