Section 76C | Registrar’s power to change name containing computer code ^F1

(1)Where, in the opinion of the registrar, a company’s registered name consists of or includes computer code, the registrar may—

(a)determine a new name for the company, and

(b)remove from the register any reference to the company’s old name.

(2)If the registrar determines a new name for a company under this section, the registrar must—

(a)give the company notice of the determination, and

(b)place a note of the determination in the register.

(3)Where a company is given a direction under section 76B to change its name—

(a)that does not affect the registrar’s power to act under subsection (1), but

(b)if the registrar does so, the direction lapses.