Companies Act 2006

In order to be awarded CPD units you must answer the following five random questions correctly. If you fail the test, please re-read the article before attempting the questions again.

  1. When did the Companies Act 2006 receive Royal Assent?

  2. What is the new filing platform to be used for company filing at Companies House?

  3. What is the new incorporation form called?

  4. Under the Companies Act 2006 in the majority of newly incorporated companies the 'objects clause' will disappear. What circumstances would a company wish to include an 'objects clause' under the new Act?

  5. It will now be easier to change a company's name. Which one of the following is not one of the new methods?

  6. Who administers the Company Name Tribunal?

  7. There are three model company Articles of Association produced. Which one of the following is not one of them?

  8. Rules on share capital will be relaxed from 1 October 2009. Which one of the following is not specifically included?

  9. There are a number of details that need to be included in the registration documents. Which one of the following is not required?

  10. A company can now be restored by Administrative Restoration. Which one of the following reasons for restoration is not allowed through this method?