# The Company and Business Names (Amendment) Regulations 2007, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Company and Business Names Regulations 1981 (S.I. 1981/1685). Regulation 2 provides that the word “Government” cannot form part of—
(a) a company’s registered name; or
(b) a business name,
without the prior written approval of the Secretary of State.
Regulation 3 includes savings for business names which included the word “Government” prior to the entry into force of these Regulations.
An Impact Assessment in respect of these Regulations has not been produced as there is no impact on the costs of business.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/1947/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/company-and-business-names-amendment-regulations-2007/note
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