Documents, letters and contracts for business

Written resolution of sole director to pay interim dividendThe decisions of sole directors need to be recorded properly in case there is a challenge to their actions. This resolution records the decision of a sole director to pay an interim dividend ... Read more

Written resolution of sole directorThe decisions of sole directors need to be recorded properly in case there is a challenge to their actions. This resolution can be adapted as necessary to suit any type of decision. Making decisions soloAlways check... Read more

Director's service agreementAny director who is also an employee of the company should always be given a service contract. As well as ensuring there are no arguments over their status it should also minimise the possibility of any other misunderstandi... Read more

Companies House formsCompanies must keep the records at Companies House up to date with certain changes. Use our handy table to make sure you know what to file and when.What needs filing?Broadly speaking, if there is a significant change in a company... Read more

Data protection obligations summaryEvery company holds onto personal information of some sort, about its staff, customers, business contacts and others. Make sure your company abides by its data protection obligations. Personal informationThe retenti... Read more

Company secretary checklistPrivate companies don't need to have a secretary, but many still choose to do so. Does your company need one? Use our checklist to help consider the options.RoleWhether your company decides to appoint a secretary or not will... Read more

Confirmation statement checklistThe annual confirmation statement is designed to make sure that each company's records at Companies House are up to date.InformationThe confirmation statement, Companies House Form CS01, needs to be submitted to Compani... Read more

Registration of charges at Companies HouseCharges over a company's assets must be registered at Companies House. Use our checklist to find out what needs to be filed and when. Company recordsCompanies have to keep copies of charge documents at their r... Read more

Company reorganisations summaryThere are different types of company reorganisation. These transactions require professional advice; use our summary to guide you through the jargon.Dividing a business upA business may need to be split up for a number ... Read more