Companies must update websites & email footers to comply with Company Law

From 1 January 2007 it became compulsory for all UK companies to include specific company details on their websites and email footers as part of an update to the legislation of 1985 to implement a European Law; the First Company Law Amendment Directive.

1. The name, physical address and email address of your company. (If the company name differs from a trading name this difference should be explained – e.g. "AB Solutions is the trading name of ABC Enterprises Limited.")
2. It is not sufficient to include a 'contact us' form without also providing an email address and physical address somewhere easily accessible on the site. A PO Box is unlikely to suffice unless the registered office address is given.
3. If the business is a company, the registered office address must be included.
4. If a limited company, the company's registration number should be given and, under the Companies Act, the place of registation should be stated (e.g. "ABC Enterprises Limited is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 123456")
5. If the business is a member of a trade or professional association such as REC, membership details, should be provided.
6. If the business has a VAT number, it should be stated – even if the website is not being used for e-commerce transactions.
7. Prices on the website must be clear and unambiguous. Also, state whether prices are inclusive of tax and delivery costs.

Business Link Grants

Business Link Gloucestershire are offering some grants to help towards setting up your website. Contact Business Link Gloucestershire for more information about these grants and to find out if you are eligible.