Documents, letters and contracts for business

Shadow director checklistShadow directors can have as much influence over a company as properly appointed directors. What is a shadow director and what are the consequences of being one?What is a shadow director?The Companies Act 2006 defines a shado... Read more

Written record of decision by sole shareholderIt'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 make a written record of any decisions made by the shareholder.... Read more

Company director's loan agreementYour company has agreed to make a loan to one of the directors. Use our model loan agreement to get the terms agreed in writing.Helping handLoans to directors are permitted, as long as the shareholders are given basic ... Read more

Sole shareholder checklistIt's common for small companies to have a sole shareholder. Our checklist takes you through the special rules that apply.Special rulesIt may seem artificial to separate out the identities of a company and its sole shareholder... Read more

Consequences of breach of dutyWhat action can your company take if one of the directors acts in breach of duty? Use our summary table to weigh up the options.Company's optionsThe action your company takes to address a director's wrongdoing largely depe... Read more

Shareholder written resolution to ratify director's breach of dutyEven when a director has acted in breach of duty, their company may decide to excuse and legitimise their actions. Shareholder approvalWhen a director is in breach of duty the company w... Read more

Types of authority to act on behalf of a companyWhen you do business with another company, you want to make sure that the person you are dealing with has the authority act so that any contract you enter into is valid. We take you through the points t... Read more

Shareholder meeting timetableThere are many deadlines surrounding a shareholder meeting. Use our timetable to help you keep track.DeadlinesMost of the deadlines set out in the timetable are found in the Companies Act 2006. Check your company's article... Read more

Written resolution on shareholder requisitionMost written resolutions are proposed by the board. The Companies Act 2006 also enables shareholders to require the board to circulate a written resolution. Our models show you how this can be done and how... Read more

Board decisions checklistBoard decisions can be made in one of three ways: at a meeting, by written resolution or informally. Whatever method is used, use our checklist to make sure the decisions are valid.Decisions, decisionsBoard decisions are usua... Read more