By Chris Hunt Cooke
We have recently been asked about the details that must legally appear on a club’s website and communications if it is constituted as a company, as so many are. The requirements are set out in the Companies Act 1985, as amended. The full company name, registered number, registered office address and place of registration (e.g. registered in England and Wales) must be shown on all websites, business letters and order forms. References to a document apply whether it is in hard copy, electronic or any other form. If a company fails to comply it is liable to a fine, as are its officers or any other person responsible. If registered for VAT, the VAT number should also be shown, even if no online sales are made. Printed letterheads and order forms should carry the required details and a convenient way to comply for electronic communications will be to use an automatic email footer. Clubs that make sales online should also consider the Distance Selling Regulations.
http://www.oft.gov.uk/advice_and_resources/resource_base/legal/distance-selling-regulations/
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