| Act of Parliament | |
| Long title | An Act for consolidating in One Act certain provisions usually inserted in Acts with respect to the Constitution of Companies incorporated for carrying on Undertakings of a public Nature in Scotland. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 8 & 9 Vict. c. 17 |
| Territorial extent | Scotland [b] |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 8 May 1845 |
| Commencement | 8 May 1845 [c] |
| Other legislation | |
| Relates to | |
Status: Amended | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Revised text of statute as amended | |
| Text of the Companies Clauses Consolidation (Scotland) Act 1845 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
The Companies Clauses Consolidation (Scotland) Act 1845 (8 & 9 Vict. c. 17) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that standardised provisions and definitions relating to joint stock companies in Scotland. [1]
The act also prescribed the governance and shareholder protection rules that had to be included in future statutory incorporations. [2]
The Companies Clauses Consolidation Act 1845 (8 & 9 Vict. c. 16) made similar provisions for England and Wales and Ireland.
As of 2025 [update] , the act remains in force in the United Kingdom.