Overseas companies with an establishment in the UK—checklist
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ChecklistsOverseas companies with an establishment in the UK—checklist
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| Matter to be considered or step to be taken | Reference to relevant section of Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006) and/or other legislation | Tick box when step complete or matter considered |
| Preliminary considerations | ||
| Has the overseas company opened an 'establishment' in the UK?An establishment is:—a branch within the meaning of the Eleventh Company Law Directive (meaning a place of business with an appearance of permanency, a management function and the ability to negotiate business with third parties without having to refer to the overseas company), or—a place of business, which must have a degree of physical permanence in the UK | CA 2006, ss 1044–1059Overseas Companies Regulations 2009, SI 2009/1081 (OC Regs) | |
| If the overseas company is required to register a UK establishment, consider the name under which it will be registered. An overseas company may be registered under its corporate name or under an alternative name, subject to UK company name regulations. | CA 2006, s 1047 | |
| If the overseas company is obliged | ||
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