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In Guernsey, there is a relatively quick and easy process for restoring companies to the Register of Companies when they have been struck off and dissolved. Applications can be made by various parties to the Non-contentious Court, which will deal with the matter 'on the papers'. However, if a party is likely to oppose the application to restore, an application should be made to the Ordinary Court and court attendance will be required.
When may companies be struck off the Register of Companies?
A company can be struck off the Register of Companies where:
the registrar has declared the company to be defunct (ie, it is not carrying on business or is not in operation);
the company has defaulted (ie, it has failed to deliver an annual validation, has no resident agent or registered office or has persistently contravened the Companies (Guernsey) Law 2008 (Companies Law) (as amended)); or
the company has voluntarily applied to be struck off pursuant to an application made by the company.
Application for restoration
An application for restoration to the Register of Companies can be made to the court pursuant to Part XX of the Companies Law by the following parties:
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Pope names new Secretary of Congregation for Causes of Saints
Pope Francis appoints Bishop Fabio Fabene as the new Secretary of the Congregation for the Causes of the Saints.
By Vatican News staff writer
On Monday, Pope Francis named a new Secretary of the Congregation for the Causes of the Saints.
Bishop Fabio Fabene, the titular bishop of Montefiascone, had served since 8 February 2014 as the Under-Secretary of the Synod of Bishops.
Brief biography
He was born in Rome, Italy, on 12 March 1959. Bishop Fabene attended the Minor Seminary in the then-diocese of Montefiascone, then completed his theological studies at the Pontifical Regional Seminary in Viterbo. He was ordained a priest for the same diocese on 26 May 1984.