Documents, letters and contracts for business

Inspection and copying of company recordsShareholders and others have the right to inspect and obtain copies of many of the registers and records kept by a company. Our note summarises what records a company needs to keep and where, as well as who ca... Read more

Directors' personal guaranteesBanks often require a company's directors to personally guarantee their company's borrowings. They sometimes want security for the guarantee over a director's assets as well. ProtectionThere is legal protection in place to s... Read more

Non-statutory registersAs well as the various registers that companies have to keep by law, there are other registers of information that companies may find it useful to keep for their own records.Register of share applications and allotmentsThis rec... Read more

Model signature clausesIt is important, both for the company and the signatory, that contracts and other documents are signed properly. Our model sets out appropriate signature clauses for different situations.Is execution required?In most cases, the... Read more

Competition law summaryThe penalties for falling foul of competition law can be significant. Our summary gives you the facts, as well as tips on what to look out for. The prohibitionsCompetition law seeks to create a level playing field in business b... Read more

Joint ventures summaryIf you have a business idea but need some third party input to bring it to fruition, a joint venture might be the solution. Our summary takes you through the key points to consider.What is a joint venture?A joint venture (JV) de... Read more

Dormant companies summaryWhy would you want a dormant company, and are there any requirements associated with one? Just sleepingA dormant company is one that is does not trade, so why keep it on the register? Sometimes it's accidental - a business fiz... Read more

Modern slavery and human trafficking statementLarger companies have to produce a statement setting out what they do to ensure that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in their business or supply chain. Use our drafting notes to help put t... Read more

Raising additional finance summaryWhen your company needs additional finance, what are your options? Our summary takes a look at the pros and cons of debt and equity finance. Do your homeworkThe key to finding the right additional finance for your co... Read more

Memorandum of contract between company and sole shareholder It's common for small companies to have a sole shareholder. If your company does, one of the special rules that applies is the requirement to keep a written record of any contract that the co... Read more