# Companies Act 2006, Section 56A: Names suggesting connection with foreign governments etc


A company must not be registered under this Act by a name that, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, would be likely to give the false impression that the company is connected with—
(a) a foreign government or an agency or authority of a foreign government, or
(b) an international organisation whose members include two or more countries or territories (or their governments).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/46/section/56A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/companies-act-2006/section-56A
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