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Section 216 Applications


If under section 216 of the Insolvency Act 1986 you are making an application to court for permission to use a prohibited company name, you should send a copy of your application and witness statement to the Insolvency Service at the following address: 

Intelligence Hub
Intelligence & Enforcement Directorate
Investigation and Enforcement Services
Insolvency Service
3rd Floor Cannon House
18 Priory Queensway
Birmingham B4 6FD 


Further information can be found in the publication Re-use of a company name after liquidation (DOC, 761 Kb)