Companies Act 1985

Type Public General Act
Publication 1985-03-11
Last updated 2026-04-07
State In force
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919

Sch. 21C inserted (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/3179, reg. 2(2), Sch.1.

921

Sch. 21C inserted (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/3179, reg. 2(2), Sch.1.

923

Sch. 21C inserted (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/3179, reg. 2(2), Sch.1.

924

Sch. 21C inserted (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/3179, reg. 2(2), Sch.1.

925

S. 703O inserted (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/3179, reg. 3, Sch. 2 para.19.

926

S. 703P inserted (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/3179, reg. 3, Sch. 2 para.19.

928

S. 703Q inserted (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/3179, reg. 3, Sch. 2 para.19.

929

S. 703R inserted (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/3179, reg. 3, Sch. 2 para.19.

930

Sch. 11 paras. 1-6 inserted (and existing paras. 1-7 renumbered as paras. 7-13) (2.12.1991) by S.I. 1991/2705, regs. 7, 9, Sch. 3 para. 1(2)(3)

931

Sch. 9: by virtue of S.I. 1991/2705, regs. 5(1), 9, Pts. I and II of Sch. 9 have formed (2.12.1991) a new Schedule numbered Schedule 9A.

932

Sch. 9: by virtue of S.I. 1991/2705, regs. 5(1), 9, Pts. I and II of Sch. 9 have formed (2.12.1991) a new Schedule numbered Schedule 9A.

933

Sch. 9: by virtue of S.I. 1991/2705, regs. 5(1), 9, Pts. I and II of Sch. 9 have formed (2.12.1991) a new Schedule numbered Schedule 9A.

934

Sch. 9: by virtue of S.I. 1991/2705, regs. 5(1), 9, Pts. I and II of Sch. 9 have formed (2.12.1991) a new Schedule numbered Schedule 9A.

935

Sch. 9: by virtue of S.I. 1991/2705, regs. 5(1), 9, Pts. I and II of Sch. 9 have formed (2.12.1991) a new Schedule numbered Schedule 9A.

936

Sch. 9: by virtue of S.I. 1991/2705, regs. 5(1), 9, Pts. I and II of Sch. 9 have formed (2.12.1991) a new Schedule numbered Schedule 9A.

937

Sch. 9: by virtue of S.I. 1991/2705, regs. 5(1), 9, Pts. I and II of Sch. 9 have formed (2.12.1991) a new Schedule numbered Schedule 9A.

938

Sch. 9: by virtue of S.I. 1991/2705, regs. 5(1), 9, Pts. I and II of Sch. 9 have formed (2.12.1991) a new Schedule numbered Schedule 9A.

939

Sch. 9: by virtue of S.I. 1991/2705, regs. 5(1), 9, Pts. I and II of Sch. 9 have formed (2.12.1991) a new Schedule numbered Schedule 9A.

940

Sch. 9: by virtue of S.I. 1991/2705, regs. 5(1), 9, Pts. I and II of Sch. 9 have formed (2.12.1991) a new Schedule numbered Schedule 9A.

941

Sch. 9: by virtue of S.I. 1991/2705, regs. 5(1), 9, Pts. I and II of Sch. 9 have formed (2.12.1991) a new Schedule numbered Schedule 9A.

942

Sch. 9 Pt. III repealed (2.12.1991) by S.I. 1991/2705, regs. 5(2), 9

945

Sch. 9 Pt. III inserted (2.12.1991) by S.I. 1991/2705, regs. 5(4), 9, Sch. 1

946

Sch. 9 Pt. I modified (coming into force in accordance with s. 3 of the amending Act) by 1999 c. iv, ss. 3, 7(6)

948
949

Words in Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 47(1) omitted (2.2.1996) by virtue of S.I. 1996/189, reg. 14(6), Sch. 4 paras. 1, 4 (with reg. 16)

950

Words in Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 47(1) inserted (2.2.1996) by S.I. 1996/189, reg. 14(6), Sch. 4 paras. 1, 4 (with reg. 16)

954

Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 66(1)(b) and preceding word repealed (2.2.1996) by S.I. 1996/189, reg. 14(6), Sch. 4 paras. 1, 7 (with reg. 16)

955

Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 66(1)(b) and preceding word repealed (2.2.1996) by S.I. 1996/189, reg. 14(6), Sch. 4 paras. 1, 7 (with reg. 16)

956

Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 68(1)(b) and preceding word repealed (2.2.1996) by S.I. 1996/189, reg. 14(6), Sch. 4 paras. 1, 8 (with reg. 16)

957

Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 68(1)(b) and preceding word repealed (2.2.1996) by S.I. 1996/189, reg. 14(6), Sch. 4 paras. 1, 8 (with reg. 16)

961

Definition of "Banking activities" in s. 82 repealed (11.2.1994) by S.I. 1994/233, reg. 4(1)

962

Definition of "Banking transactions" in s. 82 repealed (11.2.1994) by S.I. 1994/233, reg. 4(1)

965
967

Sch. 9A substituted (19.12.1993) by virtue of S.I. 1993/3246, regs. 4, 6, 7, Sch. 1

968

Sch. 9A Pt. I para. 6 renumbered (1.12.2001) as para. 6(1) by S.I. 2001/3649, art. 36(1)(2)(a)

970

Words in Sch. 9A Pt. I para. 6(1) substituted (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, art. 36(1)(2)(b)

971

Sch. 9A Pt. I para. 9 renumbered (1.12.2001) as para. 9(1) by S.I. 2001/3649, art. 36(1)(3)(a)

972

Words in Sch. 9A Pt. I para. 9(1)(a) substituted (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, art. 36(1)(3)(b)

973

Words in Sch. 9A Pt. I para. 9(1)(b) substituted (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, art. 36(1)(3)(c)

974

Sch. 9A Pt. I para. 9(2) inserted (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, art. 36(1)(3)(d)

975

Sch. 9A: words in note (24) in "Notes on the balance sheet format" inserted (30.4.1996) by 1995 c. 29, s. 3(2(a); S.I. 1996/945, art. 2

976

Sch. 9A: word in note (24) in "Notes on the balance sheet format" inserted (30.4.1996) by 1995 c. 29, s. 3(2)(b); S.I. 1996/945, art. 2

977

Sch. 9A Pt. I para. 11(1)(a) substituted (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, art. 36(1)(5)

978

Sch. 9A Pt. I Chapter I section B in "Profit and loss account format" item under heading "III Non-technical account" inserted (2.2.1996) by S.I. 1996/189, reg. 14(7), Sch. 5 paras. 1, 3 (with reg. 16)

979

Sch. 9A Pt. I Chapter 1 Section B: words in note 10 in "Notes on the profit and loss account format" substituted (31.12.1997) by S.I. 1997/2704, reg. 2(2)

980

Sch. 9A Pt. I Chapter 1 Section B: words in note 10 in "Notes on the profit and loss account format" substituted (31.12.1997) by S.I. 1997/2704, reg. 2(2)

982

Sch. 9A Pt. I para. 29(3)(a)(b) substituted (2.2.1996) for Sch. 9A Pt. I para. 29(3)(a)(b) and preceding words by S.I. 1996/189, reg. 14(7), Sch. 5 paras. 1, 5(1)(2) (with reg. 16)

983
985

Sch. 9A Pt. I para. 50 and heading substituted (23.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/946, art. 13

989

Sch. 9A Pt. I para. 65(b) and preceding word repealed (2.2.1996) by S.I. 1996/189, reg. 14(7), Sch. 5 paras. 1, 9 (with reg. 16)

990

Sch. 9A Pt. I para. 65(b) and preceding word repealed (2.2.1996) by S.I. 1996/189, reg. 14(7), Sch. 5 paras. 1, 9 (with reg. 16)

992

Sch. 9A Pt. I para. 70(3)(b) and preceding word repealed (2.2.1996) by S.I. 1996/189, reg. 14(7), Sch. 5 paras. 1, 12 (with reg. 16)

993

Sch. 9A Pt. I para. 70(3)(b) and preceding word repealed (2.2.1996) by S.I. 1996/189, reg. 14(7), Sch. 5 paras. 1, 12 (with reg. 16)

1001

Definition of "the 1982 Act" in Sch. 9A Pt. I para. 81(1) omitted (1.12.2001) by virtue of S.I. 2001/3649, art. 36(1)(7)(a)

1002

Definition of "general business" in Sch. 9A Pt. I para. 81(1) substituted (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, art. 36(1)(7)(b)

1003

Definition of "long term business" in Sch. 9A Pt. I para. 81(1) substituted (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, art. 36(1)(7)(c)

1004

Words in the definition of "long term fund" in Sch. 9A Pt. I para. 81(1) substituted (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, art. 36(1)(7)(d)

1005

Definition of "policy holder" in Sch. 9A Pt. I para. 81(1) substituted (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, art. 36(1)(7)(e)

1006

Words in Sch. 9A Pt. I para. 84(c) omitted (2.2.1996) by virtue of S.I. 1996/189, reg. 14(7), Sch. 5 paras. 1, 18 (with reg. 16)

1008
1010

Sch. 10: the earliest available versions of Sch. 10 and its contents are those having effect on 2.12.1991

1011

Sch. 11 paras. 1-6 inserted (and existing paras. 1-7 renumbered as paras. 7-13) (2.12.1991) by S.I. 1991/2705, regs. 7, 9, Sch. 3 para. 1(2)(3)

1012

Sch. 11 paras. 1-6 inserted (and existing paras. 1-7 renumbered as paras. 7-13) (2.12.1991) by S.I. 1991/2705, regs. 7, 9, Sch. 3 para. 1(2)(3)

1013

Sch. 11 paras. 1-6 inserted (and existing paras. 1-7 renumbered as paras. 7-13) (2.12.1991) by S.I. 1991/2705, regs. 7, 9, Sch. 3 para. 1(2)(3)

1014

Sch. 11 paras. 1-6 inserted (and existing paras. 1-7 renumbered as paras. 7-13) (2.12.1991) by S.I. 1991/2705, regs. 7, 9, Sch. 3 para. 1(2)(3)

1015

Sch. 11 paras. 1-6 inserted (and existing paras. 1-7 renumbered as paras. 7-13) (2.12.1991) by S.I. 1991/2705, regs. 7, 9, Sch. 3 para. 1(2)(3)

1016

The references to paragraphs 12(a) and 34(3)(a) were inserted by section 23 of, and paragraph 7 of Schedule 10 to, the Companies Act 1989.

1017

Sch. 11 paras. 7-11 were substituted (19.12.1993) for Sch. 11 paras. 7-13 by S.I. 1993/3246, regs. 5(1), 6, 7, Sch. 2 para.8

1018

Sch. 11 paras. 7-11 were substituted (19.12.1993) for Sch. 11 paras. 7-13 by S.I. 1993/3246, regs. 5(1), 6, 7, Sch. 2 para.8

1029

S. 163(2)(b) extended (21.8.2002) by S.I. 2001/1335, art. 8A(4)(a) (as inserted by S.I. 2002/2157, art. 3(2))

1030

Pt. 20 modified (24.3.2003) by Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29), ss. {426(10)(b)}, 458(1)(3); S.I. 2003/333,{art. 2}, Sch. (as amended by S.I. 2003/531)

1031

Pt. 21 modified (24.3.2003) by Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29), ss. {426(10)(b)}, 458(1)(3); S.I. 2003/333,{art. 2}, Sch. (as amended by S.I. 2003/531)

1032

S. 652B(3)(c)-(cc) substituted (15.9.2003) for s. 652B(3)(c) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), ss. 248, 279, Sch. 17 para. 7 (with s. 249(1)-(3)); S.I. 2003/2093, art. 2, Sch. 1 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-8 (as amended by S.I. 2003/2332, S.I. 2003/3340))

1033

S. 652C(4)(d)-(db) substituted (15.9.2003) for s. 652C(4)(d) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), ss. 248, 279, Sch. 17 para. 8 (with s. 249(1)-(3)); S.I. 2003/2093, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-8 (as amended by S.I. 2003/2332, S.I. 2003/3340))

1035

Sch. 6 para. 2 substituted (31.3.1997) for Sch. 6 paras. 2-6 by S.I. 1997/570, reg. 3(1)

1036

Sch. 6 para. 1 substituted (31.3.1997) by S.I. 1997/570, reg. 2

1037

Definition of "the official list" in Sch. 6 para. 1(5) inserted (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, art. 33(1)(3)

1038

Definition of "recognised investment exchange" in Sch. 6 para. 1(5) inserted (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, art. 33(1)(4)

1039

Sch. 6 para. 1 substituted (31.3.1997) by S.I. 1997/570, reg. 2

1040

Sch. 6 para. 2 substituted (31.3.1997) for Sch. 6 paras. 2-6 by S.I. 1997/570, reg. 3(1)

1041

There is a version of this provision that is earlier than the first version listed in the table of attributes below. This is because, when the new Chapter 1 Heading was inserted on 1.8.2002 only the version of this provision that was current on that date became associated with that new heading. To view the earlier version, it is recommended that you perform a search for a specific date earlier than the start date of the first version listed in the table of attributes below.

1042

Sch. 6 para. 2 substituted (31.3.1997) for Sch. 6 paras. 2-6 by S.I. 1997/570, reg. 3(1)

1043

There is a version of this provision that is earlier than the first version listed in the table of attributes below. This is because, when the new Chapter 1 Heading was inserted on 1.8.2002 only the version of this provision that was current on that date became associated with that new heading. To view the earlier version, it is recommended that you perform a search for a specific date earlier than the start date of the first version listed in the table of attributes below.

1044

There is a version of this provision that is earlier than the first version listed in the table of attributes below. This is because, when the new Chapter 1 Heading was inserted on 1.8.2002 only the version of this provision that was current on that date became associated with that new heading. To view the earlier version, it is recommended that you perform a search for a specific date earlier than the start date of the first version listed in the table of attributes below.

1045

Sch. 6 Pt. I inserted (the existing Part I renumbered as Part II) by Companies Act 1989 (c. 40, SIF 27), ss. 6(4), 213(2), Sch. 4 para. 3 (subject to the transitional and saving provisions mentioned in S.I. 1990/355, arts. 6-9)

1046

Sch. 6 para. 7 substituted (31.3.1997) by S.I. 1997/570, reg. 4

1047

There is a version of this provision that is earlier than the first version listed in the table of attributes below. This is because, when the new Chapter 1 Heading was inserted on 1.8.2002 only the version of this provision that was current on that date became associated with that new heading. To view the earlier version, it is recommended that you perform a search for a specific date earlier than the start date of the first version listed in the table of attributes below.

1048

Sch. 6 Pt. I inserted (the existing Part I renumbered as Part II) by Companies Act 1989 (c. 40, SIF 27), ss. 6(4), 213(2), Sch. 4 para. 3 (subject to the transitional and saving provisions mentioned in S.I. 1990/355, arts. 6-9)

1049

There is a version of this provision that is earlier than the first version listed in the table of attributes below. This is because, when the new Chapter 1 Heading was inserted on 1.8.2002 only the version of this provision that was current on that date became associated with that new heading. To view the earlier version, it is recommended that you perform a search for a specific date earlier than the start date of the first version listed in the table of attributes below.

1050

There is a version of this provision that is earlier than the first version listed in the table of attributes below. This is because, when the new Chapter 1 Heading was inserted on 1.8.2002 only the version of this provision that was current on that date became associated with that new heading. To view the earlier version, it is recommended that you perform a search for a specific date earlier than the start date of the first version listed in the table of attributes below.

1051

Words in Sch. 6 para. 8(2) omitted (31.3.1997) by virtue of S.I. 1997/570, reg. 5(1)

1052

Sch. 6 para. 8(4)(5) substituted (31.3.1997) for Sch. 6 para. 8(4) by S.I. 1997/570, reg. 5(2)

1053

Sch. 6 Pt. I inserted (the existing Part I renumbered as Part II) by Companies Act 1989 (c. 40, SIF 27), ss. 6(4), 213(2), Sch. 4 para. 3 (subject to the transitional and saving provisions mentioned in S.I. 1990/355, arts. 6-9)

1054

There is a version of this provision that is earlier than the first version listed in the table of attributes below. This is because, when the new Chapter 1 Heading was inserted on 1.8.2002 only the version of this provision that was current on that date became associated with that new heading. To view the earlier version, it is recommended that you perform a search for a specific date earlier than the start date of the first version listed in the table of attributes below.

1055

There is a version of this provision that is earlier than the first version listed in the table of attributes below. This is because, when the new Chapter 1 Heading was inserted on 1.8.2002 only the version of this provision that was current on that date became associated with that new heading. To view the earlier version, it is recommended that you perform a search for a specific date earlier than the start date of the first version listed in the table of attributes below.

1056

There is a version of this provision that is earlier than the first version listed in the table of attributes below. This is because, when the new Chapter 1 Heading was inserted on 1.8.2002 only the version of this provision that was current on that date became associated with that new heading. To view the earlier version, it is recommended that you perform a search for a specific date earlier than the start date of the first version listed in the table of attributes below.

1057

Sch. 6 Pt. I inserted (the existing Part I renumbered as Part II) by Companies Act 1989 (c. 40, SIF 27), ss. 6(4), 213(2), Sch. 4 para. 3 (subject to the transitional and saving provisions mentioned in S.I. 1990/355, arts. 6-9)

1058

Words in Sch. 6 para. 10(1) substituted (31.3.1997) by S.I. 1997/570, reg. 6(2)(a)

1059

Sch. 6 para. 10(3) omitted (31.3.1997) by virtue of S.I. 1997/570, reg. 6(2)(b)

1060

There is a version of this provision that is earlier than the first version listed in the table of attributes below. This is because, when the new Chapter 1 Heading was inserted on 1.8.2002 only the version of this provision that was current on that date became associated with that new heading. To view the earlier version, it is recommended that you perform a search for a specific date earlier than the start date of the first version listed in the table of attributes below.

1061

Words in Sch. 6 para. 11(1) substituted (31.3.1997) by S.I. 1997/570, reg. 6(3)

1062

There is a version of this provision that is earlier than the first version listed in the table of attributes below. This is because, when the new Chapter 1 Heading was inserted on 1.8.2002 only the version of this provision that was current on that date became associated with that new heading. To view the earlier version, it is recommended that you perform a search for a specific date earlier than the start date of the first version listed in the table of attributes below.

1063

There is a version of this provision that is earlier than the first version listed in the table of attributes below. This is because, when the new Chapter 1 Heading was inserted on 1.8.2002 only the version of this provision that was current on that date became associated with that new heading. To view the earlier version, it is recommended that you perform a search for a specific date earlier than the start date of the first version listed in the table of attributes below.

1064

There is a version of this provision that is earlier than the first version listed in the table of attributes below. This is because, when the new Chapter 1 Heading was inserted on 1.8.2002 only the version of this provision that was current on that date became associated with that new heading. To view the earlier version, it is recommended that you perform a search for a specific date earlier than the start date of the first version listed in the table of attributes below.

1065

Words in Sch. 6 para. 13(2) omitted (31.3.1997) by virtue of S.I. 1997/570, reg. 6(4)

1066

Sch. 6 para. 13(3) substituted (31.3.1997) by S.I. 1997/570, reg. 6(5)

1068

There is a version of this provision that is earlier than the first version listed in the table of attributes below. This is because, when the new Chapter 1 Heading was inserted on 1.8.2002 only the version of this provision that was current on that date became associated with that new heading. To view the earlier version, it is recommended that you perform a search for a specific date earlier than the start date of the first version listed in the table of attributes below.

1069

There is a version of this provision that is earlier than the first version listed in the table of attributes below. This is because, when the new Chapter 1 Heading was inserted on 1.8.2002 only the version of this provision that was current on that date became associated with that new heading. To view the earlier version, it is recommended that you perform a search for a specific date earlier than the start date of the first version listed in the table of attributes below.

1070

There is a version of this provision that is earlier than the first version listed in the table of attributes below. This is because, when the new Chapter 1 Heading was inserted on 1.8.2002 only the version of this provision that was current on that date became associated with that new heading. To view the earlier version, it is recommended that you perform a search for a specific date earlier than the start date of the first version listed in the table of attributes below.

1071

Sch. 6 Pt. I inserted (the existing Part I renumbered as Part II) by Companies Act 1989 (c. 40, SIF 27), ss. 6(4), 213(2), Sch. 4 para. 3 (subject to the transitional and saving provisions mentioned in S.I. 1990/355, arts. 6-9)

1072

Sch. 6 Pt. I inserted (the existing Part I renumbered as Part II) by Companies Act 1989 (c. 40, SIF 27), ss. 6(4), 213(2), Sch. 4 para. 3 (subject to the transitional and saving provisions mentioned in S.I. 1990/355, arts. 6-9)

1074

Sch. 6 para. 1(5): definition of "listed company" omitted (1.8.2002) by virtue of The Directors' Remuneration Report Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/1986), reg. 10(13)(c)

1075

Words in s. 131(4) inserted (1.12.2003) by The Companies (Acquisition of Own Shares)(Treasury Shares) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1116), reg. 4, {Sch. para. 10}

1076

Words in s. 143(2) inserted (1.12.2003) by The Companies (Acquisition of Own Shares)(Treasury Shares) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1116), reg. 4, {Sch. para. 11(a)}

1077

S. 143(2A) inserted (1.12.2003) by The Companies (Acquisition of Own Shares)(Treasury Shares) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1116), reg. 4, {Sch. para. 11(b)}

1078

S. 169(1A)(1B) inserted (1.12.2003) by The Companies (Acquisition of Own Shares)(Treasury Shares) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1116), reg. 4, {Sch. para. 12(2)}

1079

Words in s. 169(2) substituted (1.12.2003) by The Companies (Acquisition of Own Shares)(Treasury Shares) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1116), reg. 4, {Sch. para. 12(3)}

1080

Words in s. 169(3) inserted (1.12.2003) by The Companies (Acquisition of Own Shares)(Treasury Shares) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1116), reg. 4, {Sch. para. 12(4)} (and the said words repealed (18.12.2003) by The Companies (Acquisition of Own Shares) (Treasury Shares) No. 2 Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/3031), {reg. 3(1)} and then inserted (18.12.2003) by S.I. 2003/3031, reg. 3(2))

1081

Words in s. 170(1) inserted (1.12.2003) by The Companies (Acquisition of Own Shares)(Treasury Shares) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1116), reg. 4,{Sch. para. 14}

1082

Words in s. 431(2)(a) inserted (1.12.2003) by The Companies (Acquisition of Own Shares)(Treasury Shares) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1116), reg. 4, {Sch. para. 28}

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