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PSC Register—voluntary notice from RLE in relation to an LLP

[Insert date]Dear Members of [LLP],Register of People with Significant Control—voluntary notice of registrable statusWe confirm that we are a...

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PSC Register—voluntary notice of change in particulars from PSC to a company or LLP (transfer of shares)

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S790E Notice (LLP)—for an individual

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PSC Register—voluntary notice from PSC in relation to a company

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S790D Notice (LLP)—for an individual

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To be printed on the letterhead of the overseas company respondent[Insert date]The Directors[insert name of [UK company]]Dear [insert name of...

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[Insert date]Dear [Company Secretary OR Board of Directors OR Designated Members] of [[Company] OR [LLP]],Register of People with Significant...

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S790E Notice (LLP)—for a legal entity

[Insert date]Dear [insert name of addressee]Register of People with Significant Control—Notice to a legal entity under section 790E of the Companies...

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[Insert date]Dear [insert name of addressee]Register of People with Significant Control—Withdrawal of Restrictions NoticeInterests in [LLP] [rights]We...

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[Insert date]Dear [insert name of addressee]Register of People with Significant Control—Notice to an individual under section 790D of the Companies...

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PSC Register (LLP)—restrictions notice

[Insert date]Dear [insert name of addressee]Register of People with Significant Control—Restrictions Notice Interests in [LLP] [rights]On [Date] we...

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