Companies Act 2006

Ss. 1085-1091 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2009) by The Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/1804), regs. 2, 66 (with reg. 60) (as amended: (6.4.2013) by S.I. 2013/618, reg. 4 (with reg. 8(4)); (10.10.2015) by S.I. 2015/1695, regs. 1, 6(2)(3); (6.4.2016) by S.I. 2016/423, regs. 1(1), 20; (6.4.2016) by S.I. 2016/340, reg. 1(3), Sch. 3 para. 5; (30.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/599, reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 7; (10.1.2020) by S.I. 2019/1511, regs. 1(2), 17(3); (4.3.2024) by S.I. 2024/234, regs. 1(2), 30; S.I. 2024/269, reg. 2(a); (27.1.2025) by S.I. 2024/1377, regs. 1(2), 10; and (21.7.2025) by S.I. 2025/874, regs. 1(2)(a), 6(2)-(6))

Words in s. 506(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(6)(8) of the amending S.I.) by The Statutory Auditors and Third Country Auditors Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/516), regs. 1(2), 12(17)

S. 76A applied (with modifications) (4.3.2024) by S.I. 2009/1804, reg. 13A (as inserted by The Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Company Law) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/234), regs. 1(2), 12; S.I. 2024/269, reg. 2(a))

Words in s. 982(8) substituted (30.11.2016) by The Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1034), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 29(6)(a)

Words in s. 363(2)(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Companies, Limited Liability Partnerships and Partnerships (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/348), reg. 2, Sch. 1 para. 7(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

S. 1253B(4) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Statutory Auditors and Third Country Auditors (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/177), regs. 2, 18(d); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Words in s. 1241(2)(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Statutory Auditors and Third Country Auditors (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/177), regs. 2, 15(b)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

S. 1087(1)(gd) inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 18.11.2025 for specified purposes) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 69(b), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2025/1118, reg. 2(1)(l)(6)

S. 494ZA applied (with modifications) by S.I. 2008/565, reg. 6(1)(1A) (as substituted (with effect in accordance with reg. 2(4) of the amending S.I.) by The Statutory Auditors Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1164), reg. 1(2)(3), Sch. 2 para. 6(a) (with reg. 2(6)(7)))

Words in s. 474(1) inserted (10.6.2019) by The Companies (Directors Remuneration Policy and Directors Remuneration Report) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/970), regs. 1, 24

Words in s. 1040(1)(b) inserted (8.12.2017) by The Risk Transformation Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1212), reg. 1(2), Sch. 4 para. 4(a) (with reg. 189)

S. 519(1)-(3B) substituted for s. 519(1)-(3) (1.10.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), ss. 18(2), 115(7); S.I. 2015/1732, art. 2(d) (with arts. 4 6)

S. 1081A inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 4.3.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 1(3), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 2(a)

S. 1098C(1)(ea) inserted (18.11.2025) by The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (Consequential, Incidental and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/1037), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 2(a)(ii); S.I. 2025/1118, reg. 2(1)(g)

S. 689(3)(ba) inserted (30.6.2016) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), s. 164(1), Sch. 6 para. 13(a); S.I. 2016/321, reg. 6(e)

Words in s. 497A renumbered as s. 497A(1) (17.6.2016) by The Statutory Auditors and Third Country Auditors Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/649), reg. 1(1)(a), Sch. 3 para. 15(2) (with reg. 1(12))

Words in s. 127 inserted (30.6.2016) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), s. 164(1), Sch. 5 para. 14; S.I. 2016/321, reg. 6(c)

Words in s. 363(3) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Companies, Limited Liability Partnerships and Partnerships (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/348), reg. 2, Sch. 1 para. 7(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Words in s. 1131(1) substituted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1

Ss. 390-392 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2008) by The Limited Liability Partnerships (Accounts and Audit) (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1911), reg. 7 (as amended (31.12.2020) by The Accounts and Reports (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/145), reg. 1(2)(c), Sch. 3 para. 14; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1))

S. 859Q modified (6.4.2016) by The Companies (Address of Registered Office) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/423), regs. 1(1), 11(a)(xiii)

S. 498(6) inserted (17.6.2016) by The Statutory Auditors and Third Country Auditors Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/649), reg. 1(1)(a), Sch. 3 para. 16(2) (with reg. 1(12))

S. 900(6) modified by 2008 c. 17, s. 160(6) (as substituted (6.4.2017) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(3), Sch. 4 para. 24; S.I. 2017/75, reg. 4)

Word in s. 1253E(5)(a) omitted (17.6.2016) by virtue of The Statutory Auditors and Third Country Auditors Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/649), reg. 1(1)(a), Sch. 3 para. 49(3)(a) (with reg. 1(2)(b))

S. 73(7) inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 4.3.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 14(4), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 2(j)

Words in s. 397(2) substituted (31.12.2020 with effect in relation to financial years beginning on or after IP completion day) by The International Accounting Standards and European Public Limited-Liability Company (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/685), reg. 1(2)(3), Sch. 1 para. 7 (with reg. 1(4)-(8), Sch. 1 para. 64) (as amended by S.I. 2020/335, regs. 1, 3, 4 and S.I. 2020/523, regs. 1(2), 22, 25(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

S. 522(1) substituted for s. 522(1)-(4) (1.10.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 5 para. 9(2); S.I. 2015/1732, art. 2(d) (with arts. 4 6)

Word in s. 109(5)(b) substituted (30.11.2016) by The Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1034), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 29(3)(b)

S. 226B(1)(b) substituted (11.5.2025) by The Companies (Directors' Remuneration and Audit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/439), regs. 1(2), 4(4)(b)

Words in Pt. 10 Ch. 4A heading omitted (11.5.2025) by virtue of The Companies (Directors' Remuneration and Audit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/439), regs. 1(2), 4(2)

S. 627(3)(ba) inserted (30.6.2016) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), s. 164(1), Sch. 6 para. 9(a); S.I. 2016/321, reg. 6(e)

S. 498 applied (with modifications) by S.I. 2008/373, reg. 9(1)(1A) (as substituted (1.1.2018) by The Statutory Auditors Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1164), reg. 1(2)(3), 10(a) (with reg. 2(6)(7)))

Word in s. 790J(2)(c) substituted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 18.11.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(1)(2)(b), Sch. 2 para. 15(b); S.I. 2025/1118, reg. 2(1)(i)(4)

Words in Sch. 10 para. 20A(1) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Statutory Auditors and Third Country Auditors (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/177), regs. 2, 32(g); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

S. 519A inserted (1.10.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), ss. 18(3), 115(7); S.I. 2015/1732, art. 2(d) (with arts. 4, 6)

Words in s. 493(2)(c)(ii) inserted (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(4) of the amending S.I.) by The Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1970), reg. 1(2)(3), Sch. para. 19

S. 487 applied (with modifications) by S.I. 2008/565, reg. 6(1)(1A) (as substituted (with effect in accordance with reg. 2(4) of the amending S.I.) by The Statutory Auditors Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1164), reg. 1(2)(3), Sch. 2 para. 6(a) (with reg. 2(6)(7)))

S. 1293(aa) inserted (26.5.2015) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), ss. 90(4), 164(3)(g)(iii)

S. 621(3)(d) and word omitted (30.6.2016) by virtue of Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), s. 164(1), Sch. 6 para. 7(b); S.I. 2016/321, reg. 6(e)

S. 943(1A) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Takeovers (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/217), regs. 1, 3(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Words in s. 518(2) substituted (1.10.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 5 para. 5(3); S.I. 2015/1732, art. 2(d) (with arts. 4 6)

S. 1084A inserted (26.5.2015) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), ss. 95(1), 164(3)(h)(i)

Words in s. 1126(1) substituted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 4.3.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 102(4)(a), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 2(z40)

Words in s. 226B(1) omitted (11.5.2025) by virtue of The Companies (Directors' Remuneration and Audit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/439), regs. 1(2), 4(4)(a)

Word in s. 518(2) substituted (1.10.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 5 para. 17(2)(a); S.I. 2015/1732, art. 2(d) (with arts. 4 6)

Pt. 15 Ch. 4 applied (with modifications) (31.7.2015) by The European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1493), regs. 1(2), 7(1) (with reg. 11)

Words in s. 49(4)(b) inserted (8.12.2014) by Land Registration etc. (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 5), ss. 122, 123, sch. 5 para. 50(3) (with s. 121, sch. 4 paras. 13, 16); S.S.I. 2014/127, art. 2

Word in s. 1254(1)(a) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 61(2)(b)

Words in s. 440(1) inserted (1.10.2013) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 81(10)(a)(ii), 103(3); S.I. 2013/2227, art. 2(h)

S. 909 applied (31.12.2020) by Regulation (EC) No. 2157/2001, Art. 66(5) (as amended by The European Public Limited-Liability Company (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1298), regs. 1, 135(e) (with regs. 140-145) (as amended by S.I. 2020/523, regs. 1(2), 5(a)-(f)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1))

S. 1161(5) applied (with modifications) (26.10.2023) by Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50), ss. 70(8), 240(4)

S. 853C applied (with modifications) by S.I. 2009/2436 Sch. 1 para. 13(3) (as substituted (30.6.2016) by The Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (Filing Requirements) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/599), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 2 (with reg. 4(2)(3)))

S. 1103 applied (26.5.2015) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), s. 164(3)(g)(ii), Sch. 4 para. 15

S. 1253C(1) substituted (17.6.2016) by The Statutory Auditors and Third Country Auditors Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/649), reg. 1(1)(a), Sch. 3 para. 42(2)

S. 417 omitted (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(4) of the amending S.I.) by virtue of The Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1970), reg. 1(2)(3)5

S. 307A modified (31.12.2023) by The Resolution of Central Counterparties (Modified Application of Corporate Law and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1313), regs. 1(2), 4

Words in s. 399(2B)(a) substituted (31.12.2020 with effect in relation to financial years beginning on or after IP completion day) by The Accounts and Reports (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/145), regs. 1(2)(b), 2, Sch. 2 para. 8(a)(i) (with reg. 7(2)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/523, regs. 1(2), 10, 11); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

S. 435(7) omitted (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(4) of the amending S.I.) by virtue of The Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1970), reg. 1(2)(3), Sch. para. 8

S. 1087(1)(za) inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 4.3.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 29(7), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 2(w)

Words in s. 708(2) inserted (6.4.2015) by The Companies Act 2006 (Amendment of Part 18) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/532), regs. 1(2), 4

Ss. 853A-853G applied by S.I. 2009/2436, Sch. 1 para. 13(1) (as substituted (30.6.2016) by The Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (Filing Requirements) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/599), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 2 (with reg. 4(2)-(5)))

S. 1221(7C)(7D) inserted (6.4.2018) by The Statutory Auditors Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1164), reg. 1(2)(3), Sch. 1 para. 21(e) (with reg. 2(6)(7))

Words in s. 514(3) substituted (1.10.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 5 para. 14(3); S.I. 2015/1732, art. 2(d) (with arts. 4 6)

Words in s. 1252(2)(b) substituted (17.6.2016) by The Statutory Auditors and Third Country Auditors Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/649), reg. 1(1)(a), Sch. 3 para. 39(2)

S. 901C restricted (24.3.2022) by Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 (c. 12), ss. 25(2)(c), 31(4) (with s. 30)

Ss. 69-74 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2009) by The Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/1804), regs. 2, 12 (as amended (4.3.2024) by The Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Company Law) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/234), regs. 1(2), 10(3); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 2(a))

Words in s. 384B(1)(b) inserted (31.12.2020 with effect in relation to financial years beginning on or after IP completion day) by The Accounts and Reports (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/145), regs. 1(2)(b), 2, Sch. 2 para. 3(c)(ii) (with reg. 7(2)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/523, regs. 1(2), 10, 11); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

S. 506 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (6.4.2022) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 (S.R. 2022/121), regs. 1, 9(4)-(8)

S. 12A(4) substituted (26.10.2023 but only so far as it confers a power to make regulations or relates to the exercise of the power, otherwise prosp.) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 6(3), 219(1)(2)(b)

S. 116(2A) inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 4.3.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 48(4), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 2(z9)

Words in s. 1000(2)(b) substituted (10.10.2015) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), ss. 103(2)(a)(iii), 164(1) (with s. 103(5)); S.I. 2015/1689, reg. 4(c)

S. 228 restricted (temp.) (4.3.2024) by The Registered Office Address (Rectification of Register) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/233), regs. 1(2), 16; S.I. 2024/269, reg. 2(z42)

S. 425 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2008) by The Limited Liability Partnerships (Accounts and Audit) (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1911), reg. 14 (as amended: (1.4.2019) by The Companies (Directors Report) and Limited Liability Partnerships (Energy and Carbon Report) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1155), regs. 2, 13(3); and (with effect for financial years beginning on or after 6.4.2021) by The European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation and Limited Liability Partnerships etc. (Revocations and Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/153), regs. 1, 7(3))

Words in s. 1253B(2)(b) substituted (17.6.2016) by The Statutory Auditors and Third Country Auditors Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/649), reg. 1(1)(a), Sch. 3 para. 41(3)(b)

Words in s. 980(8)(b)(i) substituted (E.W.) (12.3.2015) by The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Fines on Summary Conviction) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/664), reg. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 9(20) (with reg. 5(1))

Word in s. 1126(3)(a)(ii) omitted (26.5.2015 for specified purposes, 6.4.2016 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), s. 164(1), Sch. 3 para. 9(5)(a); S.I. 2015/1329, reg. 3(a); S.I. 2015/2029, reg. 4(a)

S. 113(6A)-(6D) inserted (26.10.2023 but only so far as it confers a power to make regulations or relates to the exercise of the power, otherwise prosp.) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 46(4)(e), 219(1)(2)(b)

Words in s. 1049(1)(a) inserted (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(4) of the amending S.I.) by The Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1970), reg. 1(2)(3), Sch. para. 24

Pt. 24 substituted (1.5.2016 for specified purposes, otherwise 30.6.2016) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), ss. 92, 164(1); S.I. 2016/321, regs. 5, 6(a) (with Sch. para. 5)

S. 566A inserted (26.6.2020) by Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (c. 12), s. 49(1), Sch. 9 para. 33(3)(b) (with ss. 2(2), 5(2))

S. 114(5) modified (temp.) (27.6.2020) by The Companies etc. (Filing Requirements) (Temporary Modifications) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/645), regs. 2, 6

S. 427 omitted (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(4) of the amending S.I.) by virtue of The Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1970), regs. 1(2)(3), 11

Ss. 1085-1091: power to apply (with or without modifications) conferred (31.1.2019) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), ss. 8, 47(2); S.I. 2018/1161, reg. 3(a)

Words in s. 471(3)(d) inserted (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(4) of the amending S.I.) by The Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1970), reg. 1(2)(3), Sch. para. 18(b)(ii)

Word in s. 853L(1)(a) inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 4.3.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 63(3)(a)(i), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 2(z15)

Words in s. 1261(1) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Statutory Auditors and Third Country Auditors (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/177), regs. 2, 25(a)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

S. 948(7)(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Takeovers (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/217), regs. 1, 4; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Words in s. 918A(2) substituted (26.6.2020) by Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (c. 12), s. 49(1), Sch. 9 para. 36(9)(a) (with ss. 2(2), 5(2))

Words in s. 617(5)(e)(i) inserted (26.6.2020) by Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (c. 12), s. 49(1), Sch. 9 para. 33(6) (with ss. 2(2), 5(2))

Words in s. 403(5)(c) substituted (31.12.2020 with effect in relation to financial years beginning on or after IP completion day) by The Accounts and Reports (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/145), regs. 1(2)(b), 2, Sch. 2 para. 11(b) (with reg. 7(2)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/523, regs. 1(2), 10, 11); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Sch. 10 para. 6(1B) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Statutory Auditors and Third Country Auditors (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/177), regs. 2, 28(c) (as amended by S.I. 2020/335, regs. 1, 7); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Words in s. 1078(4)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Companies, Limited Liability Partnerships and Partnerships (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/348), reg. 2, Sch. 1 para. 17(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

S. 943(8) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Takeovers (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/217), regs. 1, 3(d); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

S. 174(2) applied (8.12.2017) by The Risk Transformation Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1212), regs. 1(2), 83(4) (with reg. 189)

Act applied (26.6.2017) by The Scottish Partnerships (Register of People with Significant Control) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/694), reg. 77(2)

S. 1025(5)-(5C) substituted for s. 1025(5) (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 4.3.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 71, 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 2(z16)

Ss. 380-414 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2009) by S.I. 2009/2436, regs. 3-5, Sch 1 para. 10 (with reg. 7, Sch. 2) (and the said Sch. 1 para. 10 is amended (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3) of the amending S.I.) by The Unregistered Companies (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1972), regs. 1(2), 2(2)(a))

S. 853L(1) modified (temp.) (27.6.2020) by The Companies etc. (Filing Requirements) (Temporary Modifications) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/645), regs. 2, 17

Words in s. 414CA(2) inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Companies (Strategic Report) (Climate-related Financial Disclosure) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/31), regs. 1(2), 3(g)(ii)

Ss. 69-74 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2009) by The Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/1804), regs. 2, 12 (as amended (4.3.2024) by The Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Company Law) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/234), regs. 1(2), 10(2); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 2(a))

Words in s. 1253B(1) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Statutory Auditors and Third Country Auditors (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/177), regs. 2, 18(b)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Pt. 25 modified (16.12.2016) by The Bank Recovery and Resolution Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1239), arts. 1(2), 28(3)

Words in s. 813(1) substituted (26.5.2015) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), ss. 83, 164(3)(g)(i)

Words in s. 853E(6) substituted (29.6.2017 for specified purposes, 3.7.2017 for specified purposes, 31.7.2017 for specified purposes, 3.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Markets in Financial Instruments) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/701), reg. 1(2)(3)(4)(6), Sch. 4 para. 9(6) (with reg. 7)

Words in s. 485A(5)(a) inserted (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(6)(8) of the amending S.I.) by The Statutory Auditors and Third Country Auditors Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/516), regs. 1(2), 12(2)(c)

Words in s. 226D(6) omitted (11.5.2025) by virtue of The Companies (Directors' Remuneration and Audit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/439), regs. 1(2), 4(6)(d)(i)

Words in s. 518(2) substituted (1.10.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 5 para. 17(2)(b); S.I. 2015/1732, art. 2(d) (with arts. 4 6)

Words in s. 439A(2) omitted (11.5.2025) by virtue of The Companies (Directors' Remuneration and Audit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/439), regs. 1(2), 7(3)(c)

S. 627(3)(d) and word omitted (30.6.2016) by virtue of Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), s. 164(1), Sch. 6 para. 9(b); S.I. 2016/321, reg. 6(e)

Words in s. 1261(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Statutory Auditors and Third Country Auditors (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/177), regs. 2, 25(a)(v); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Word in s. 384B(1)(a) inserted (31.12.2020 with effect in relation to financial years beginning on or after IP completion day) by The Accounts and Reports (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/145), regs. 1(2)(b), 2, Sch. 2 para. 3(b) (with reg. 7(2)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/523, regs. 1(2), 10, 11); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Sch. 1B applied (with modifications) by S.I. 2009/2436, Sch. 1 para. 20B (as inserted (26.6.2017) by The Information about People with Significant Control (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/693), regs. 2, 36 (with Sch. Pt. 3))

S. 114 restricted (temp.) (4.3.2024) by The Registered Office Address (Rectification of Register) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/233), regs. 1(2), 16; S.I. 2024/269, reg. 2(z42)

S. 1096 modified (31.1.2019) by The Further Education Bodies (Insolvency) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/138), regs. 1(1), 4(1), 39(k) (with regs. 1(2), 3(c))

S. 915(3A) inserted (26.6.2020) by Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (c. 12), s. 49(1), Sch. 9 para. 36(6)(b) (with ss. 2(2), 5(2))

S. 67(1A) inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 4.3.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 14(3), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 2(j)

Words in s. 456(4) inserted (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(4) of the amending S.I.) by The Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1970), reg. 1(2)(3), Sch. para. 14(c)(i)