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Enterprise Act 2002
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· 2002-11-07
2026-04-06
Enterprise Act 2002
Changes on 2026-04-06
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- (ii) ... the day which is the relevant day in the case in question for the purposes of section 110A.
- (iii) in a case where the penalty is imposed in connection with the provision by the CMA of assistance to an overseas regulator (see [Chapter 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/part/5/chapter/2/2026-01-31) of [Part 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/part/5/2026-01-31) of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024), the day on which the overseas regulator no longer requires that assistance.
- (iii) in a case where the penalty is imposed in connection with the provision by the CMA of assistance to an overseas regulator (see [Chapter 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/part/5/chapter/2/2026-04-06) of [Part 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/part/5/2026-04-06) of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024), the day on which the overseas regulator no longer requires that assistance.
- (6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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- (a) in a case where the person has specified an address as one at which the person, or someone acting on the person’s behalf, will accept service of documents, that address;
- (b) in any other case, the address determined in accordance with [subsection (7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/332/7/2026-01-31).
- (7) A person’s “proper address” is (if [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/332/6/2026-01-31)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/332/6/a/2026-01-31) does not apply)—
- (b) in any other case, the address determined in accordance with [subsection (7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/332/7/2026-04-06).
- (7) A person’s “proper address” is (if [subsection (6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/332/6/2026-04-06)[(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/332/6/a/2026-04-06) does not apply)—
- (a) in the case of a body corporate, its registered or principal office;
@@ -4074,7 +4074,7 @@
- (c) in the case of an unincorporated body or association, the principal office of the body or association;
- (d) in a case where none of [paragraphs (a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/332/7/a/2026-01-31) to [(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/332/7/c/2026-01-31) apply, any address at which the CMA, OFCOM or the Secretary of State believes, on reasonable grounds, that the document will come to the attention of the person.
- (d) in a case where none of [paragraphs (a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/332/7/a/2026-04-06) to [(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/section/332/7/c/2026-04-06) apply, any address at which the CMA, OFCOM or the Secretary of State believes, on reasonable grounds, that the document will come to the attention of the person.
- (8) A person’s email address is—
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[^M_F_febe041c-88bb-4e91-eead-a23319ca768e]: Word in s. 49(1)-(4)(7)-(9) substituted (1.4.2014) by [Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2013/24), s. 26(3), Sch. 5 para. 91 (with s. 28); [S.I. 2014/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/416), art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)
[^key-98a3e169307f8f87efd68a2b34dc6c11]: Words in [Sch. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/14) inserted (6.4.2026) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 27 para. 6(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/27/paragraph/6/a); [S.I. 2026/284](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/284), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/284/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/284/regulation/2/1)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/284/regulation/2/5)
[^key-a6c2a4c02fdf2fa2d8b87d75c900154b]: Words in [Sch. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/schedule/15) inserted (6.4.2026) by [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13), [s. 339(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/section/339/1), [Sch. 27 para. 6(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/13/schedule/27/paragraph/6/b); [S.I. 2026/284](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/284), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/284/regulation/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/284/regulation/2/1)[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/284/regulation/2/5)
#### Calculating shareholdings
#### Neither old law nor new law to apply
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- (9) Where the section 109 power is exercised for the purposes of assisting the CMA in carrying out any of its functions under or by virtue of section 95A(1) or 95B (see section 109A), the relevant day is the day when the transferred EU merger commitments concerned are waived or substituted by the European Commission.
- (10) Where the section 109 power is exercised for the purposes of providing assistance to an overseas regulator (see [Chapter 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/part/5/chapter/2/2026-01-31) of [Part 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/part/5/2026-01-31) of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024), the relevant day is the earlier of—
- (10) Where the section 109 power is exercised for the purposes of providing assistance to an overseas regulator (see [Chapter 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/part/5/chapter/2/2026-04-06) of [Part 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/part/5/2026-04-06) of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024), the relevant day is the earlier of—
- (a) in the case of a penalty imposed by virtue of section 110(1)(a), the day on which the CMA gives notice to the relevant person that—
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- (2) In subsection (1), “*specified*” means specified in the direction.
- (2A) The Secretary of State may not make a direction under this section in relation to a disclosure permitted under section [243A](#p22326) or [243B](#p22460) that relates to assistance provided by a relevant regulator to an overseas regulator by virtue of [Chapter 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/part/5/chapter/2/2026-01-31) of [Part 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/part/5/2026-01-31) of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.
- (2A) The Secretary of State may not make a direction under this section in relation to a disclosure permitted under section [243A](#p22326) or [243B](#p22460) that relates to assistance provided by a relevant regulator to an overseas regulator by virtue of [Chapter 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/part/5/chapter/2/2026-04-06) of [Part 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/40/part/5/2026-04-06) of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.
- (3) The Secretary of State must take such steps as the Secretary of State thinks are appropriate to bring a direction under subsection (1) to the attention of persons likely to be affected by it.
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#### Civil Aviation Act 1982 (c. 16)
#### Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)
#### Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)
#### Airports Act 1986 (c. 31)
#### Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)
#### Consumer Protection Act 1987 (c. 43)
#### Consumer Protection (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 (S.I. 1987/2049 (N.I. 20))
#### Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48)
#### Water Act 1989 (c. 15)
#### Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)
#### Companies Act 1989 (c. 40)
#### Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1990/593 (N.I. 5))
#### Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41)
#### Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42)
#### Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)
#### Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57)
#### Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 (c. 53)
#### Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/231 (N.I. 1))
#### Osteopaths Act 1993 (c. 21)
#### Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)
#### Chiropractors Act 1994 (c. 17)
#### Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)
#### Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1))
#### Broadcasting Act 1996 (c. 55)
#### Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act 1996 (c. 61)
#### Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))
#### Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)
#### Competition Act 1998 (c. 41)
#### Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)
#### Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (c. 8)
#### Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11)
#### Postal Services Act 2000 (c. 26)
#### Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27)
#### Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)
#### General
#### Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (c. 43)
#### Companies Act 1985 (c. 6)
#### Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45)
#### Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 (c. 46)
#### Companies Act 1989 (c. 40)
#### Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)
#### Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18)
#### Housing Act 1996 (c. 52)
#### Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (c. 8)
#### Introduction
#### Neither old law nor new law to apply
#### General rule for discharge from pre-commencement bankruptcy
#### Second-time bankruptcy
#### Criminal bankruptcy
#### Income payments order
#### Bankruptcy restrictions order or undertaking
#### Disqualification for acting as receiver or manager
#### Bankruptcy offences after discharge
#### Disqualification for acting as insolvency practitioner
#### Prohibition against involvement in company
#### Annulment of bankruptcy on making of voluntary arrangement
#### ...
#### Role of official receiver
#### Operation of references to OFT before commencement of section 2(3)
#### Pensions etc. of former Directors
#### First financial year of the OFT
#### First annual plan of the OFT
#### Last annual report of the Director General of Fair Trading
#### Effect of transfers under section 2
#### First President and Registrar of the Competition Appeal Tribunal
#### Tribunal rules
#### Merger references
#### Monopoly references
#### Enforcement undertakings and orders
#### Paragraphs 13 to 18: supplementary provision
#### Designation orders under Schedule 4 to the 1998 Act
#### Proceedings under Part 3 of the 1973 Act
#### Supplementary
#### Registered Designs Act 1949 (c. 88)
#### Agricultural Marketing Act 1958 (c. 47)
#### Public Records Act 1958 (c. 51)
#### Superannuation Act 1972 (c. 11)
#### Fair Trading Act 1973 (c. 41)
#### Consumer Credit Act 1974 (c. 39)
#### Restrictive Practices Court Act 1976 (c. 33)
#### Patents Act 1977 (c. 37)
#### Estate Agents Act 1979 (c. 38)
#### Competition Act 1980 (c. 21)
#### Civil Aviation Act 1982 (c. 16)
#### Agricultural Marketing (Northern Ireland) Order 1982 (S.I. 1982/1080 (N.I. 12))
#### Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)
#### Airports Act 1986 (c. 31)
#### Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)
#### Consumer Protection Act 1987 (c. 43)
#### Consumer Protection (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 (S.I. 1987/2049 (N.I. 20))
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