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

Wording for articles to enable the company to use e-communicationThe Companies Act 2006 allows for companies to use the Internet etc. in order to communicate with its members.  One way this can be done is by changing the company's articles if they do... Read more

Notice of general meeting to change company nameYou've decided that the company needs a new image. This involves a change of name. The shareholders must sanction this. Use our notice to hold a general meeting to do just this.AdviceA company can change... Read more

Shareholders' agreementIf you're aiming to run a company with the minimum of fuss and to steer clear of disputes, then having a shareholders' agreement in place will help you to achieve this. Our model agreement addresses the issues and provides appropr... Read more

Admission of new partner to existing partnershipYou've decided at allow a new partner to join the partnership. Use our agreement to ensure that the new partner is correctly integrated without creating problems in the future.AdviceIt's not compulsory to... Read more

Dissolution of partnershipYou've broken the news to the partners that you're leaving the partnership. It's now time to sort out the nitty-gritty. Use our deed of dissolution to focus on what's important and to ensure that all the loose ends are tied up b... Read more

Appointment of non-executive directorYou want to add to the expertise of the company by appointing a non-executive director. Use our letter of appointment to deal with all the important issues.AdviceExecutive directors are usually involved in the day... Read more

Notice to end partnership under the provisions of the partnership agreementYou're tied into a partnership. You've now decided to exit. Use our notice to do this correctly.AdviceIf you've entered into a written partnership agreement, the chances are tha... Read more

Notice of general meeting to alter the articles of association of the companyYou've checked the company's articles and think they need updating. This requires the consent of the existing shareholders. Use our notice to hold the GM in order to effect th... Read more

Agreement to use of electronic communicationsThe Companies Act allows communications between the company and its members by e-mail and through its website. The articles either have to allow this or the members need to pass a resolution.  Additionall... Read more

Minute recording a director's disclosure of interestDirectors must disclose any conflicts of interest to the board. Use our quick check to ensure that you don't get things wrong in the boardroom.AdviceThe basic rule is that a director has a duty to avo... Read more