Use of These Words Required Formal Approval
- Auditor General
- Swyddfa archwilio (Welsh)
These are words that may imply your company is pre-eminent in the field or has a particular status or a specific function.
If you would like to use above words in your company name you are advised to obtain official permission from the respective country governing body prior to formation of your company.
England
Comptroller & Auditor General
Corporate Secretariat
National Audit Office
Elizabeth 2
151 Buckingham Palace Road
London SW1W 9SS
Wales
Auditor General for Wales
24 Cathedral Road
Cardiff CF11 9LJ
In Welsh
24 Heol y Gadeirlan
Caerdydd
CF11 9LJ
Scotland
The Secretary
Auditor General for Scotland
110 George Street
Edinburg EH2 4LH
Northern Ireland
Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Audit Office
106 University Street
Belfast BT7 1EU
Click here to see other words classified as sensitive or reserved words under UK company law.
Why Official Permission Required?
The aim is to ensure that use of the sensitive word in your company name is justified and it does not mislead the public.
Companies House administers the formation of your company and they will not incorporate your company if the supporting evidence provided is insufficient.
How to Register Your Company?
Concise Accountancy offers same day company registration services. Our accountant handling your registration process will advise you whether the document you provided are sufficient to support the use of the desired sensitive word in your company name.
Our accountant will complete the Application to register a company form (also known as Form IN01) for you together with other incorporation documents and submit to Companies House for approval.
After Registering of Your Company – Next Step
After registering your company, you may like to look for accountants to help you with your yearly company accounts and tax return.
Accountants at Concise, offer value for money fixed fee accounts packages to startup companies. The packages include taking care of your company accounts and corporation tax return and filing the relevant documents to HM Revenue and Customs and Companies House.
You are welcome to ask our accountants any question you may about your limited company.
Concise Accountancy – Business startup and small companies’ accountants