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It is an offence to trade without a trading certificate and the directors are liable, on conviction, to a fine.

To obtain a trading certificate for a plc, you must file form SH50.

Have both a "trading certificate" and certificate of incorporation before commencing its business.

However, a public company must obtain in addition a trading certificate from the Registrar before it may commence trading.

For information on share capital and trading certificates, see our guide on change of address, directors and more - what to report to Companies House.

A company re-registering from a private company to a PLC does not have to apply for a trading certificate.

Commissioner, emission trading certificates are a very important aspect of the European Union's meeting its Kyoto objectives.

Filing requirements for a public limited company applying for a certificate to commence business and borrow (a trading certificate)

You will need to apply for the certificate by filing the 'Application for a trading certificate for a public company' (Form SH50).

A public limited company cannot conduct business or exercise borrowing powers unless it has obtained a trading certificate from Companies House confirming that it has the minimum allotted share capital.

Buildings are responsible for nearly half the CO2 emissions not included in the EU emissions trading certificate scheme, offering a major potential for cutting these emissions, with negative or low abatement costs.

Please note: When applying for a trading certificate (or for re-registration), if the company could meet the authorised minimum in either sterling or euro shares you will need to state in your application whether you are satisfying the authorised minimum requirement in sterling or in euros.