Companies Act 1985 — United Kingdom law | Esheria

Companies Act 1985

This provision mainly regulates company prospectuses, filing requirements, prospectus-related offences, and procedures for reducing share capital.

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Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Instrument
Act or statute
Version
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Language
en
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This provision mainly regulates company prospectuses, filing requirements, prospectus-related offences, and procedures for reducing share capital. The provision sets rules for cancelling, holding, selling, and reporting company shares, especially treasury shares and shares bought back by a company. Companies must file annual returns and register certain charges on time, and the court and registrar have powers around company orders and charge records. The company must keep its charges register open for inspection, and the Secretary of State and inspectors have broad powers to investigate company affairs and related information. Refusals, false statements, obstruction, and unlawful disclosure can lead to offences and penalties. This provision creates offences around restricted shares, sets court and registrar powers for share restriction and strike-off matters, and gives rules for dissolved companies, restoration, and floating charges in Scotland.