Archived regulation updates

14 October 2009

New bans on the use of 41 hair dye substances From 14 October 2009, 41 substances must not be in the composition of permanent hair dyes on sale to consumers

8 October 2009

New limitations on ingredients used in cosmetic products From 8 October 2009, certain substances will be restricted for use as ingredients in cosmetic products

1 October 2009

Changes to rules relating to community interest companies From 1 October 2009, the law in relation to community interest companies will be updated and clarified

1 October 2009

Non-disclosure in the public record of directors' residential addresses From 1 October 2009, a director's home address will not be made public when newly registered with Companies House

1 October 2009

Final company law changes for limited liability partnerships From 1 October 2009, the remaining parts of the Companies Act 2006 will apply to limited liability partnerships

1 October 2009

Rise in weekly limit for calculating statutory redundancy pay From 1 October 2009, the limit on a week's pay for calculating a statutory redundancy payment will rise to £380

1 October 2009

Changes to the documents required for incorporation From 1 October 2009, there will be new documentary requirements for businesses wishing to incorporate

1 October 2009

Revised restrictions on a company's choice of registered name From 1 October 2009, the rules on what a company name can include when registered with Companies House will change

1 October 2009

Tips, service charges etc and the national minimum wage From 1 October 2009, tips, service charges etc paid through the payroll will not count towards national minimum wage pay

1 October 2009

Revised rules for sending documents to Companies House From 1 October 2009, documents sent to Companies House will have to meet new conditions

1 October 2009

Official notification of a limited partnership's formation From 1 October 2009, there will be new arrangements relating to the registration and naming of limited partnerships

1 October 2009

New requirement to issue a statement of share capital From 1 October 2009, companies limited by shares will have to submit statements of share capital at certain times

1 October 2009

Simplification of registration and filing regime for overseas companies From 1 October 2009, the regime for overseas companies wishing to register an establishment in the UK will change

1 October 2009

Application of parts of the Companies Act 2006 to European Economic Interest Groupings From 1 October 2009, European Economic Interest Groupings will have to follow revised areas of company law

1 October 2009

Changes to where, how and when people can view company records From 1 October 2009, companies will be able to have a single location where key company records can be inspected