Does anyone know if a company was dissolved, if you can apply to use this name again.

My partner attempted to set up a company two years ago, but with one thing & another it didn't happen so he applied to have it dissolved. Now he is in a position to start it again & was wondering if he could use the same name because he has all the literature, business cards etc from last time.

Anyone who can help thanks

Not 100% sure but you could call companies house they would be the ones who know or have a look on their website www.companieshouse.gov.uk

The name of a dissolved company may only be re-used after 20 years have elapsed since the date of dissolution.

You can apply to have a dissolved company restored to the register but this involves obtaining a High Court order and is likely to cost several 000 pounds!

The following link from Companies House may be of assistance:

http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/about/gbhtml/gbw2.shtml