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2 February 2007
New rules for company e-mails and web sites
On 1 January 2007, a statutory instrument took effect imposing new obligations on what regulatory information should be published on a company’s website and emails. The instrument amends the Companies Act 1985 and you should ensure that your company adheres to these new regulations because non-compliance is now subject to a penalty of £1000.
The information is already required on all ‘business letters’ but the regulations have been extended to cover the company’s website, order forms and emails. Below you will find a breakdown of the information that is required, and it must be displayed in easy to read, legible characters:
Every company must now list its:
• Company registration number,
• Place of registration,
• Registered office address, and
• VAT number (if applicable).
You must ensure that your company adheres to these new regulations. If you are not responsible for making changes to your website or emails, please forward this article to a colleague who is as soon as possible.
If you are in any doubt and would like advice as to whether your company complies with the new regulations, please contact Simon Woodings of Beswicks Corporate Department.
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