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Timestamp: 2017-10-24 02:40:18
Document Index: 574434544

Matched Legal Cases: ['art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 6', 'art. 8', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 12', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 12', 'art. 1', 'art. 12', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 12', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 12', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 12', 'art. 1', 'art. 12', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 12', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art 24', 'art 24', 'art 25', 'art 25', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 1', 'art. 1', 'art. 11', 'art. 2']

Companies (Audit, Investigations and Community Enterprise) Act 2004 (c. 27) xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
C1Pt. 2 modified (1.1.2007 for specified purposes, 20.1.2007 for specified purposes, 6.4.2007 for specified purposes, 1.10.2007 for specified purposes, 1.11.2007 for specified purposes, 15.12.2007 for specified purposes) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1161-1171, 1173, 1174, 1300(2), Schs. 7, 8; S.I. 2006/3428, art. 2(2)(f)(g), 3(2)(c)(3) (with arts. 6, 8(2)); S.I. 2007/1093, art. 2(1)(d)(2)(h) (with arts. 4, 6, 8(2), 11(1)); S.I. 2007/2194, arts. 2(3)(k), 3(2)(c), 4(2)(a) (with arts. 4, 6, 7, 8(2), 11(1), 12, Sch. 1 para. 21)
C3Pt. 2 excluded (20.1.2007 for specified purposes, 6.4.2007 for specified purposes, 1.10.2007 for specified purposes) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1129, 1300(2) (with s. 1133); S.I. 2006/3428, art. 3(2)(b) (with arts. 6, 8(2)); S.I. 2007/1093, art. 2(2)(c) (with arts. 4, 11(1)); S.I. 2007/2194, art. 2(1)(l)(3)(h) (with arts. 7, 12)
C4Pt. 2 modified (20.1.2007 for specified purposes) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 583, 1300(2); S.I. 2006/3428, art. 3(3) (with arts. 6, 8(2))
C5Pt. 2 restricted (20.1.2007 for specified purposes) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1156(2), 1300(2); S.I. 2006/3428, art. 3(3) (with arts. 6, 8(2))
C7Pt. 2 modified (20.1.2007 for specified purposes) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1081(6), 1300(2); S.I. 2006/3428, art. 3(3) (with arts. 6, 8(2))
C9Pt. 2 modified (20.1.2007 for specified purposes, 6.4.2007 for specified purposes, 1.10.2007 for specified purposes) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1125(1), 1300(2) (with s. 1133); S.I. 2006/3428, art. 3(2)(b) (with arts. 6, 8(2)); S.I. 2007/1093, art. 2(2)(c) (with arts. 4, 11(1)); S.I. 2007/2194, art. 2(1)(l)(3)(h) (with arts. 7, 12)
C10Pt. 2 modified (20.1.2007 for specified purposes, 6.4.2007 for specified purposes, 1.10.2007 for specified purposes) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1131, 1300(2) (with s. 1133); S.I. 2006/3428, art. 3(2)(b) (with arts. 6, 8(2)); S.I. 2007/1093, art. 2(2)(c) (with arts. 4, 11(1)); S.I. 2007/2194, art. 2(1)(l)(3)(h) (with arts. 7, 12)
C11Pt. 2 modified (6.4.2007 for specified purposes, 1.10.2007 for specified purposes, 1.11.2007 for specified purposes) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 546, 1300(2); S.I. 2007/1093, art. 2(2)(a) (with arts. 4, 11(1)); S.I. 2007/2194, arts. 2(3)(e), 3(2)(a) (with arts. 7, 12)
C12Pt. 2 modified (6.4.2007 for specified purposes) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 558, 1300(2) (with s. 559); S.I. 2007/1093, art. 2(2)(b) (with arts. 4, 11(1))
C13Pt. 2 modified (6.4.2007 for specified purposes) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1060(3)(4), 1300(2); S.I. 2006/3428, art. 4(3)(a) (with arts. 6, 8(2))
C15Pt. 2 modified (1.10.2007 for specified purposes) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 540(1)(4), 1300(2); S.I. 2007/2194, art. 2(3)(c) (with arts. 7, 12)
C17Pt. 2 modified (1.10.2007 for specified purposes, 1.11.2007 for specified purposes) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 1158, 1300(2); S.I. 2007/2194, arts. 2(3)(i), 3(2)(b) (with arts. 7, 12 Sch. 1 para. 21) (which transitional provisions in Sch. 1 are revoked (1.10.2009) by S.I. 2008/2860, art. 6(1)(c)(2) (with art. 8, Sch. 2))
C18Pt. 2 modified (1.10.2007 for specified purposes) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 545, 1300(2); S.I. 2007/2194, art. 2(3)(d) (with arts. 7, 12)
C19Pt. 2 modified (1.10.2007 for specified purposes) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 629, 1300(2); S.I. 2007/2194, art. 2(3)(g) (with arts. 7, 12)
C20Pt. 2 modified (1.10.2007 for specified purposes) by Companies Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 548, 1300(2); S.I. 2007/2194, art. 2(3)(f) (with arts. 7, 12)
32Memorandum and articlesE+W+S
(2)[F3Section 7(1) of the 1985 Act or Article 18(1) of the 1986 Order] (articles) applies in relation to a community interest company limited by shares as if it were a company limited by guarantee (so that articles must be registered).
(6)Regulations may make provision for and in connection with restricting the ability of a community interest company under [F4section 4 of the 1985 Act or Article 15 of the 1986 Order] to alter its memorandum with respect to the statement of its objects.
F3Words in s. 32(2) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 2(a) (with art. 11(1))
F4Words in s. 32(6) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 2(b) (with art. 11(1))
(5)[F5Section 25 of the 1985 Act or Article 35 of the 1986 Order] (company name to end with “public limited company” or “limited” or equivalent) does not apply to community interest companies.
F5Words in s. 33(5) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 3 (with art. 11(1))
(2)[F6Section 242(1) of the 1985 Act or Article 250(1) of the 1986 Order] is to be treated as requiring the directors of a community interest company to deliver to the registrar of companies a copy of the community interest company report.
(c)may apply provisions of [F7the 1985 Act, the 1986 Order or the Companies Act 2006] relating to directors' reports to community interest company reports (with any appropriate modifications).
F6Words in s. 34(2) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 4(a) (with art. 11(1))
F7Words in s. 34(3)(c) substituted (1.10.2007) by Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No.3, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2194), art. 1(3)(a), Sch. 4 para. 104 (with art. 12)
(5)“Community” includes a section of the community (whether in [F8the United Kingdom] or anywhere else); and regulations may make provision about what does, does not or may constitute a section of the community.
F8Words in s. 35(5) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 5 (with art. 11(1))
36New companiesE+W+S
(1)If a company is to be formed as a community interest company, the documents delivered to the registrar of companies under [F9section 10 of the 1985 Act or Article 21 of the 1986 Order] (memorandum, articles and statement of names and particulars of directors and secretary) must be accompanied by the prescribed formation documents.
(b)the Regulator, having regard to the documents delivered under [F10section 10 of the 1985 Act or Article 21 of the 1986 Order], the prescribed formation documents and any other relevant considerations, considers that the company will satisfy the community interest test and is not an excluded company.
(7)If the Regulator gives notice of a decision that the company is eligible to be formed as a community interest company, [F11section 12 of the 1985 Act or Article 23 of the 1986 Order] (registration of memorandum and articles) applies; and if the registrar registers the memorandum and articles he must also retain and record the prescribed formation documents.
(8)The certificate of incorporation under [F12section 13 of the 1985 Act or Article 24 of the 1986 Order] (effect of registration) is to contain a statement that the company is a community interest company.
F9Words in s. 36(1) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 6(a) (with art. 11(1))
F10Words in s. 36(5)(b) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 6(a) (with art. 11(1))
F11Words in s. 36(7) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 6(b) (with art. 11(1))
F12Words in s. 36(8) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 6(c) (with art. 11(1))
I11S. 36 in force at 1.7.2005 by S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
37Existing companies: requirementsE+W+S
(b)by special resolutions under [F13the Companies Act 2006] make such alterations of its memorandum and articles as it considers necessary to comply with requirements imposed by and by virtue of section 32 or otherwise appropriate in connection with becoming a community interest company, and
[F14(2)Section 30 of the Companies Act 2006 (copies of resolutions to be forwarded to the registrar of companies) must be complied with in relation to each of the special resolutions at the same time.]
(3)If the special resolutions include one under [F15section 4 or 17 of the 1985 Act or Article 15 or 28 of the 1986 Order] (alterations of memorandum)—
(b)[F16section 30(1) of the Companies Act 2006] has effect in relation to them as if it referred to 15 days after the relevant date.
(4)If an application is made under [F17section 5 of the 1985 Act or Article 16 of the 1986 Order] (objection to alteration of memorandum F18...), the relevant date is—
(5)If there is no application under [F19section 5 of the 1985 Act or Article 16 of the 1986 Order], the relevant date is the end of the period for making such an application.
F13Words in s. 37(1)(b) substituted (1.10.2007) by Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No.3, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2194), art. 1(3)(a), Sch. 4 para. 105(2) (with art. 12)
F14S. 37(2) substituted (1.10.2007) by Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No.3, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2194), art. 1(3)(a), Sch. 4 para. 105(3) (with art. 12)
F15Words in s. 37(3) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 7(c) (with art. 11(1))
F16Words in s. 37(3)(b) substituted (1.10.2007) by Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No.3, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2194), art. 1(3)(a), Sch. 4 para. 105(4) (with art. 12)
F17Words in s. 37(4) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 7(e)(i) (with art. 11(1))
F18Words in s. 37(4) omitted (6.4.2007) by virtue of The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 7(e)(ii) (with art. 11(1))
F19Words in s. 37(5) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 7(f) (with art. 11(1))
I12S. 37 in force at 1.7.2005 by S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
38Existing companies: decisions etc.E+W+S
(6)If the Regulator gives notice of a decision that the company is eligible to become a community interest company, [F20section 28(6) of the 1985 Act or Article 38(6) of the 1986 Order] (registration of new name) applies; and if the registrar of companies enters the new name of the company on the register the registrar must also retain and record the special resolutions and the prescribed conversion documents.
(8)The certificate of incorporation under [F21section 28(6) of the 1985 Act or Article 38(6) of the 1986 Order] is to contain a statement that the company is a community interest company.
F20Words in s. 38(6) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 8 (with art. 11(1))
F21Words in s. 38(8) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 8 (with art. 11(1))
I13S. 38 in force at 1.7.2005 by S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
39Existing companies: [F22English] charitiesE+W+S
(1)A [F23company that is an English charity] may not by special resolution change its name to comply with section 33 without the prior written consent of the [F24Charity Commission].
(2)If a [F23company that is an English charity] contravenes subsection (1), the [F24Charity Commission] may apply to the High Court for an order quashing any altered certificate of incorporation issued under section 28(6) of [F25the 1985 Act].
(3)If a [F23company that is an English charity] becomes a community interest company, that does not affect the application of—
F22Words in s. 39 heading inserted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 9(a) (with art. 11(1))
F23Words in s. 39 substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 9(b) (with art. 11(1))
F24Words in s. 39(1)(2) substituted (27.2.2007) by Charities Act 2006 (c. 50), s. 79(2), Sch. 8 para. 201; S.I. 2007/309, art. 2, Sch.; S.I. 2007/309, art. 2, Sch.
F25Words in s. 39(2) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 9(c) (with art. 11(1))
F26S. 39(4) omitted (6.4.2007) by virtue of The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 9(d) (with art. 11(1))
I14S. 39 in force at 1.7.2005 by S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
40Existing companies: Scottish charitiesE+W+S
(1)A [F27company that is a Scottish charity] may not become a community interest company.
(2)If a [F27company that is a Scottish charity] purports by special resolution to change its name to comply with section 33, the Commissioners of Inland Revenue may apply to the Court of Session for an order quashing any altered certificate of incorporation issued under section 28(6) of [F28the 1985 Act].
(4)A [F27Scottish charitable company] may not by special resolution change its name to comply with section 33 without the prior written consent—
(b)if the company’s registered office is situated in England and Wales (or Wales), of both the Scottish Charity Regulator and the [F29Charity Commission].
(5)If a [F27company that is a Scottish charity] contravenes subsection (4)(a), the Scottish Charity Regulator may apply to the Court of Session for an order quashing any altered certificate of incorporation issued under section 28(6) of [F30the 1985 Act] (c. 6).
(6)If a [F27company that is a Scottish charity] contravenes subsection (4)(b), the Scottish Charity Regulator or the [F31Charity Commission] may apply to the High Court for such an order.
(7)If a [F27company that is a Scottish charity] becomes a community interest company, [F32it shall continue to be under a duty to apply–
F27Words in s. 40 substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 10(a) (with art. 11(1))
F28Words in s. 40(2) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 10(b) (with art. 11(1))
F29Words in s. 40(4)(b) substituted (27.2.2007) by Charities Act 2006 (c. 50), s. 79(2), Sch. 8 para. 202; S.I. 2007/309, art. 2, Sch.
F30Words in s. 40(5) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 10(b) (with art. 11(1))
F31Words in s. 40(6) substituted (27.2.2007) by Charities Act 2006 (c. 50), s. 79(2), Sch. 8 para. 202; S.I. 2007/309, art. 2, Sch.
F32Words in s. 40(7) substituted (1.4.2006) by Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/242), art. 1(3), Sch. para. 8(3)(a)
F33S. 40(8) omitted (6.4.2007) by virtue of The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 10(c) (with art. 11(1))
F34S. 40(9) repealed (1.4.2006) by Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/242), art. 1(3), Sch. para. 8(3)(c)
I15S. 40 in force at 1.7.2005 by S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
[F3540A.Existing companies: Northern Ireland charitiesE+W+S
F35S. 40A inserted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 11 (with art. 11(1))
I16S. 41 in force at 1.7.2005 by S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
I17S. 42 in force at 1.7.2005 by S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
(2)A person is a qualified auditor if he is eligible for appointment as a company auditor under section 25 of the Companies Act 1989 (c. 40) [F36or Article 28 of the Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1990](eligibility for appointment as auditor).
(3)[F37Sections 389A and 389B of the 1985 Act or Articles 397A and 397B of the 1986 Order] (auditor’s rights to information) apply in relation to an auditor appointed under this section F38...F38...F38F38...F38.
F36Words in s. 43(2) inserted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 12(a) (with art. 11(1))
F37Words in s. 43(3) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 12(b) (with art. 11(1))
F38Words in s. 43(3) repealed (1.10.2007) by Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No.3, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2194), art. 1(3)(a), Sch. 4 para. 106, Sch. 5 (with art. 12)
I18S. 43 in force at 1.7.2005 by S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
I19S. 44 in force at 1.7.2005 by S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
the obligation which would otherwise be imposed on the company under [F39section 288(2) of the 1985 Act or Article 296(2) of the 1986 Order] (requirement that company notify change among directors to registrar) is instead an obligation of the Regulator.
(9)But if subsection (10) applies, section 288(2) [F40or Article 296(2)] applies as if the period within which the Regulator must send a notification to the registrar of companies is 14 days from the date on which the Regulator receives notification under that subsection.
F39Words in s. 45(8) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 13(a) (with art. 11(1))
F40Words in s. 45(9) inserted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 13(b) (with art. 11(1))
I20S. 45 in force at 1.7.2005 by S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
(a)in England and Wales [F41or Northern Ireland], to the High Court, or
(12)Where subsection (11) imposes an obligation to notify the registrar of companies of an event, [F42section 288(2) of the 1985 Act or Article 296(2) of the 1986 Order] (requirement that company notify change among directors to registrar) does not apply in respect of the event.
F41Words in s. 46(10)(a) inserted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 14(a) (with art. 11(1))
F42Words in s. 46(12) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 14(b) (with art. 11(1))
I21S. 46 in force at 1.7.2005 by S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
(a)any right of any person to appoint a receiver or manager of the company’s property (including any right under section 51 of the Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45) [F43(power to appoint receiver under law of Scotland)]), or
F43Words in s. 47(6)(a) inserted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 15 (with art. 11(1))
I22S. 47 in force at 1.7.2005 by S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
(10)A person who contravenes an order under subsection (2) or (3) commits an offence, but a prosecution may be instituted[F44—
F44Words in s. 48(10) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 16 (with art. 11(1))
I23S. 48 in force at 1.7.2005 by S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
I24S. 49 in force at 1.7.2005 by S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
I25S. 50 in force at 1.7.2005 by S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
(1)If a community interest company has been dissolved, the Regulator may apply under [F45section 651 of the 1985 Act or Article 602 of the 1986 Order] for an order declaring the dissolution to have been void.
(2)If a community interest company has been struck off the register under [F46section 652 of the 1985 Act or Article 603 of the 1986 Order] (defunct companies), the Regulator may apply under[F47section 653(2) of the 1985 Act or Article 604(2) of the 1986 Order] for an order that the company’s name be restored.
(3)If an application under [F48section 652A of the 1985 Act or Article 603A of the 1986 Order] (application to strike name of private company off register) is made on behalf of a community interest company, [F49section 652B(6) of the 1985 Act or Article 603B(6) of the 1986 Order] (persons to be notified of application) is to be treated as also requiring a copy of the application to be given to the Regulator.
F45Words in s. 51(1) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 17(a) (with art. 11(1))
F46Words in s. 51(2) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 17(b)(i) (with art. 11(1))
F47Words in s. 51(2) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 17(b)(ii) (with art. 11(1))
F48Words in s. 51(3) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 17(c)(i) (with art. 11(1))
F49Words in s. 51(3) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 17(c)(ii) (with art. 11(1))
I26S. 51 in force at 1.7.2005 by S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
(1)A community interest company is excluded from re-registering under [F50section 49 of the 1985 Act or Article 59 of the 1986 Order] (re-registration of limited company as unlimited).
(2)If a community interest company which is not a public company re-registers as a public company under [F51section 43 of the 1985 Act or Article 53 of the 1986 Order], or a community interest company which is a public company re-registers as a private company under [F52section 53 of the 1985 Act or Article 63 of the 1986 Order], the certificate of incorporation issued under [F53section 47(1)(b) or 55(1)(b) of the 1985 Act or Article 57(1)(b) or 65(1)(b) of the 1986 Order] is to contain a statement that the company is a community interest company.
F50Words in s. 52(1) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 18(a) (with art. 11(1))
F51Words in s. 52(2) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 18(b)(i) (with art. 11(1))
F52Words in s. 52(2) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 18(b)(ii) (with art. 11(1))
F53Words in s. 52(2) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 18(b)(iii) (with art. 11(1))
I27S. 52 in force at 1.7.2005 by S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
C21Ss. 53-55 power to apply or disapply conferred by 1993 c. 10, s. 69J (as inserted (27.2.2007) by Charities Act 2006 (c. 50), s. 79(2), Sch. 7 para. 1; S.I. 2007/309, art. 2, Sch.)
I28S. 53 in force at 1.7.2005 by S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
54Becoming a charity F54...: requirementsE+W+S
(1)If a community interest company is to cease being a community interest company and become a charity F55..., the company must—
(b)by special resolutions under [F56the Companies Act 2006] make such alterations of its memorandum and articles as it considers appropriate, and
[F57(2)Section 30 of the Companies Act 2006 (copies of resolutions to be forwarded to the registrar of companies) must be complied with in relation to each of the special resolutions at the same time.]
(3)If the special resolutions include one under [F58section 4 or 17 of the 1985 Act or Article 15 or 28 of the 1986 Order] (alterations of memorandum)—
(b)[F59section 30(1) of the Companies Act 2006] has effect in relation to them as if it referred to 15 days after the relevant date.
(4)If an application is made under [F60section 5 of the 1985 Act or Article 16 of the 1986 Order] (objection to alteration of memorandum F61...), the relevant date is—
(5)If there is no application under [F62section 5 of the 1985 Act or Article 16 of the 1986 Order], the relevant date is the end of the period for making such an application.
[F63(b)the statement required by subsection (7), (8) or (8A).]
[F64(7)The statement required where the company is to become an English charity is a statement by the Charity Commissioners that, in their opinion, if the special resolutions take effect and the company ceases to be a community interest company, the company will be an English charity and will not be an exempt charity.
“Exempt charity” here has the same meaning as in the Charities Act 1993 (see section 96 of that Act).]
[F64(8)The statement required where the company is to become a Scottish charity is a statement by the Scottish Charity Regulator that, if the special resolutions take effect and the company ceases to be a community interest company, the company will be entered in the Scottish Charity Register.]
[F65(8A)The statement required where the company is to become a Northern Ireland charity is a statement by the Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs that the company has claimed exemption under section 505(1) of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988.]
F66(9). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F54Words in s. 54 heading omitted (6.4.2007) by virtue of The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 19(2) (with art. 11(1))
F55Words in s. 54(1) omitted (6.4.2007) by virtue of The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 19(2) (with art. 11(1))
F56Words in s. 54(1)(b) substituted (1.10.2007) by Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No.3, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2194), art. 1(3)(a), Sch. 4 para. 107(2) (with art. 12)
F57S. 54(2) substituted (1.10.2007) by Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No.3, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2194), art. 1(3)(a), Sch. 4 para. 107(3) (with art. 12)
F58Words in s. 54(3) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 19(5)(a) (with art. 11(1))
F59Words in s. 54(3)(b) substituted (1.10.2007) by Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No.3, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2194), art. 1(3)(a), Sch. 4 para. 107(4) (with art. 12)
F60Words in s. 54(4) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 19(6)(a) (with art. 11(1))
F61Words in s. 54(4) omitted (6.4.2007) by virtue of The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 19(6)(b) (with art. 11(1))
F62Words in s. 54(5) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 19(7) (with art. 11(1))
F63S. 54(6)(b) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 19(8) (with art. 11(1))
F64S. 54(7)(8) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 19(9) (with art. 11(1))
F65S. 54(8A) inserted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 19(10) (with art. 11(1))
F66S. 54(9) omitted (6.4.2007) by virtue of The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 19(11) (with art. 11(1))
I29S. 54 in force at 1.7.2005 by S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
55Becoming a charity F67...: decisions etc.E+W+S
(6)If the Regulator gives notice of a decision that the company is eligible to cease being a community interest company, [F68section 28(6) of the 1985 Act or Article 38(6) of the 1986 Order] (registration of new name) applies; and if the registrar of companies enters the new name of the company on the register he must also retain and record the special resolutions and the statement.
F67Words in s. 55 heading omitted (6.4.2007) by virtue of The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 20(a) (with art. 11(1))
F68Words in s. 55(6) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 20(b) (with art. 11(1))
I30S. 55 in force at 1.7.2005 by S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
56Becoming an industrial and provident societyE+W+S
(1)Unless regulations make provision to the contrary, a community interest company may not convert itself into a registered society under section 53 of the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965 (c. 12) [F69or section 62 of the Industrial and Provident Societies Act (Northern Ireland) 1969].
F69Words in s. 56(1) inserted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 21 (with art. 11(1))
I31S. 56 in force at 1.7.2005 by S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
I32S. 57 in force at 1.7.2005 by S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
58Extension of provisions about registrar etc.E+W+S
(a)[F70Part 24 of the 1985 Act or Part 24 of the 1986 Order] (registrar), or
(b)[F71Part 25 of the 1985 Act or Part 25 of the 1986 Order] (miscellaneous and supplementary),
F70Words in s. 58(a) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 22(a) (with art. 11(1))
F71Words in s. 58(b) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 22(b) (with art. 11(1))
I33S. 58 in force at 1.7.2005 by S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
(9)A person who discloses information in contravention of a restriction imposed under subsection (8) is guilty of an offence, but a prosecution may be instituted[F72—
F72Words in s. 59(9) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 23 (with art. 11(1))
I34S. 59 in force at 1.7.2005 by S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
I35S. 60 in force at 1.7.2005 by S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
I36S. 61 in force at 1.7.2005 by S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
I37S. 62 in force at 1.7.2005 by S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
“administrative receiver” has the meaning[F73—
[F74“charity” means an English charity, a Scottish charity or a Northern Ireland charity, as defined below;]
[F75“English charity” means a charity within the meaning of the Charities Act 1993 (see section 96 of that Act);]
[F75“the Gazette” has the meaning given by section 1173 of the Companies Act 2006;]
[F75“Northern Ireland charity” means a charity within the meaning of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 1964 (see section 35 of that Act);]
[F76“Scottish charity” means a body entered in the Scottish Charity Register.]
[F75 “the 1985 Act ” means the Companies Act 1985; ]
[F75 “the 1986 Order ” means the Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1986; ]
[F77(2) In England and Wales or Scotland, any expression used in this Part and in the 1985 Act has the same meaning in this Part as in that Act.
(3) In Northern Ireland, any expression used in this Part and in the 1986 Order has the same meaning in this Part as in that Order. ]
F73Words in s. 63(1) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 24(2) (with art. 11(1))
F74Words in s. 63(1) substituted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 24(3) (with art. 11(1))
F75Words in s. 63(1) inserted (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 24(4) (with art. 11(1))
F76Words in s. 63(1) substituted (1.4.2006) by Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/242), art. 1(3), Sch. para. 8(5)
F77S. 63(2)(3) substituted for s. 63(2) (6.4.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1093), art. 1(3), Sch. 4 para. 24(5) (with art. 11(1))
I38S. 63 in force at 1.7.2005 by S.I. 2004/3322, art. 2(3), Sch. 3