# Companies Act 2006, Paragraph 7


(1) The qualification must be restricted to persons who—
(a) have completed a course of theoretical instruction in the subjects prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 8, or
(b) have a sufficient period of professional experience.
(2) The reference in sub-paragraph (1)(b) to “a sufficient period of professional experience” is to not less than seven years' experience in a professional capacity in the fields of finance, law and accountancy.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/46/schedule/11/paragraph/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/companies-act-2006/schedule-11/paragraph-7
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