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Company dividend checklistThere are a several steps involved in paying dividends to shareholders. Our checklist takes you through the process. DividendsDividends are often paid in cash to shareholders, but can be credited to a director shareholder's l... Read more
13 Aug 2018
Minutes of shareholders' meeting to pay final dividendA company can only pay a dividend if it is first approved by its board of directors or shareholders. Where there is more than one shareholder the resolution must be passed at a shareholders' meeting... Read more
24 Feb 2023
Resolution of sole shareholder to pay final dividendA company can only pay a dividend if it is first approved by its board of directors or shareholders. Where there is only one shareholder the resolution can be passed by them alone. The resolution sh... Read more
24 Feb 2023
Written ordinary resolution to approve final dividendA company can only pay a dividend if it is first approved by its board of directors or shareholders. For a final dividend approval is required by the shareholders. The approval can be given at a sh... Read more
24 Feb 2023
Resolution of sole director to pay interim dividendA company can only pay a dividend if it is first approved by its board of directors or shareholders. For an interim dividend approval is only required from the board. Where there is only one director... Read more
24 Feb 2023
Flow chart - pay a company dividendA dividend is a distribution of a company's profits. There are two types of dividend: interim and final. A company is not obliged to pay a dividend but when it does it can choose to pay either type. Flow chartA final... Read more
15 Dec 2020
12 Aug 2009
Glossary - sharesAllotment or issue? Called-up or paid-up? Shares terminology can be a bit of a minefield. Our glossary provides a quick reference to help interpret the documentation.Terminology trialsYou might come across some of the terms in our gl... Read more
13 Mar 2018
Minute of board resolution to recommend final dividendOnly shareholders can approve the payment of a final dividend. However, it must be recommended by the directors first, on the basis of a careful consideration of the company's financial situation. ... Read more
28 Jun 2018
