New Company Registration Legislation
Displaying your company’s registration details on your website and business email has always been good practice, but now in the UK, it’s the law.
The First Company Law Amendment Directive came in on 1 January 2007, and you’re now required to put the following information on your website and business emails:
- Company registration number
- Place of registration
- Registered office address
You are also required to have the following information on your website:
The name, postal address and email address of the website’s service provider.
The name of any trade bodies or professional associations that the business is part of, including membership or registration details.
Your VAT number, even if the website is not being used for e-commerce transactions.
Any prices of the website must clearly state whether they are inclusive or exclusive of tax and delivery costs.
Further information:
How the Companies Act applies to businesses (Out-law.com)
Companies Act 2006: First commencement act and regulations (.doc) (DTI)