Documents, letters and contracts for business - Company and partnership documents

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Board resolution to establish committeeCompanies set up committees of the board for different reasons, for example to streamline decision making or to oversee a project. Use our model to help ensure that you have covered all the relevant points.Setti... Read more

Directors' conflict of interest flow chartMost directors will encounter a conflict of interest, or be in the position of a potential conflict arising, at some point while in office. It is important that directors know what to do in this situation so t... Read more

Minutes of board meetingCompanies have to record what happens at board meetings. This helps to keep track of what was decided and when, and the minutes can also be referred to if there is any challenge to how a decision was made. Basic requirementThe... Read more

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

Minute of board resolution to pay interim dividendDirectors can usually pay interim dividends without approval of the shareholders. This decision must be properly documented in the board minutes. Our model shows you how.AccountsThe board minutes reco... Read more

Distribution flow chartA company doing well will usually be expected to make distributions to its shareholders. Our flow chart takes you through the process of assessing whether a distribution can lawfully be made.What is a distribution?"Distribution" ... Read more

Preparing to issue shares checklistIssuing new shares in a company is an important step, so you want to make sure you get it right. Use our checklist to make sure you have all the preparatory steps covered.Issuing new sharesA company may wish to issu... Read more

Minute of board resolution to allot sharesAn allotment of shares must be properly recorded in the board minutes. Our model shows you how.Allotting sharesOnce all of the necessary permissions are in place, the actual allotment of shares is made by the... Read more

Written resolution to authorise directors to allot sharesDirectors need the shareholders' authorisation to allot shares. Our model sets out a sample form of resolution.Allotting sharesThe Companies Act 2006 allows directors to allot shares in their co... Read more