# Business Names Act 1985 (repealed)

1985 c. 7 · enacted 11 March 1985 · revised to 1 October 2009

An Act to consolidate certain enactments relating to the names under which persons may carry on business in Great Britain.

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/business-names-act-1985-repealed/pdf/ukpga_19850007_en.pdf

## Introductory text

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## 1 Persons subject to this Act.

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## 2 Prohibition of use of certain business names.

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## 3 Words and expressions requiring Secretary of State’s approval.

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## 4 Disclosure required of persons using business names.

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## 5 Civil remedies for breach of s. 4.

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## 6 Regulations.

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## 7 Offences.

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## 8 Interpretation.

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## 9 Northern Ireland.

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## 10 Commencement.

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## 11 Citation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/business-names-act-1985-repealed
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