# Companies Act 2006, Section 76C: Registrar’s power to change name containing computer code


(1) Where, in the opinion of the registrar, a company’s registered name consists of or includes computer code, the registrar may—
(a) determine a new name for the company, and
(b) remove from the register any reference to the company’s old name.
(2) If the registrar determines a new name for a company under this section, the registrar must—
(a) give the company notice of the determination, and
(b) place a note of the determination in the register.
(3) Where a company is given a direction under section 76B to change its name—
(a) that does not affect the registrar’s power to act under subsection (1), but
(b) if the registrar does so, the direction lapses.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/46/section/76C (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/companies-act-2006/section-76C
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