[CMS]

Does anyone know the EXACT legal requirements for what needs to be on stationery?

I know that the VAT reg. no. needs to be on invoices but does it need to be on letterheads?

Company registration  number?    Directors names?

I have seen many variations over the years but its the LEGAL situation I'm interested in.

[Phoenix]

What we put on ours:

VAT number
CIS Number
Limited Company number
Limited Company Registered Office Address

I don't think you acually require Directors Names, besides they can be found on Companies House Web Site.

When my accounts lady comes in this morning, I dig out our paperwork that we received when we went Limited and see what that says.

[lynngc]

company name
company address
telephone
fax
e-mail
copyright logo (if applicable)
vat reg no


i would put all of these on all stationary

lynn

[CMS]

Thanks.........

I put most of these on........and I know what we 'should' put on. It's the 'legal' requirements I'm interested in.

[lynngc]

as far as i'm aware the only one which is not is the company copyright symbol.

but the rest is a legal requirment, i went through this last week with my business mentor, as i forgot to put propritor on my invoice, with not having propritor on the invoice, i would not have a leg to stand on in getting my money.

i would put it all on everything.
there is so many loop holes in the law nowadays.

just put it on and to cover your ass.

lynn

[carloso]

this info is from a conpany formation info site it kosher

cheers

ON WHICH DOCUMENTS MUST THE COMPANY NAME BE DISPLAYED?

A company must display its name in legible lettering on the following documents:

    * All the company's business letters
    * All notices and other financial publications
    * All bills of exchange, promissory notes, endorsements, cheques and orders for money or goods purporting to be signed by, or on behalf of, the company.
    * All bills of parcels, invoices, receipts and letters of credit.

IS IT NECESSARY TO SHOW ANY OTHER COMPANY DETAILS?

Yes, a company must display the following details on all its business letters and order forms:

    * Company's registration number and place of registration. the place of registration can be one of the following:

      For companies registered in England and Wales:
      Registered in Cardiff
      Registered in England and Wales
      Registered in England
      Registered in London
      Registered in Wales

       
    * Company's registered office address. If a business letter or order form displays more than one address, it is recommended to state which is the registered office address

IS IT NECESSARY TO SHOW THE DIRECTORS' NAMES?

A company is not required to display its directors' names on its business letters. However, if a company chooses to do, it must state the names of all its directors i.e. it must show all of them or none of them.

[CMS]

Many thanks. That's exactly the information I was after.