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

Substantial property transaction checklistCertain transactions between a company and its director cannot be entered into without the shareholders' approval. Use our checklist to see whether you're dealing with a substantial property transaction. Defini... Read more

Written board resolutionWritten board resolutions are common, especially in smaller companies. Check your company's articles to make sure they can be used, and use our model to put the resolution to the board.Basic requirementsThe articles of a compan... Read more

Written resolution procedurePassing a shareholder resolution using the written resolution procedure is a convenient alternative to calling a shareholder meeting. We take you through the process.Written resolution or meeting?In many cases, obtaining s... Read more

Written resolution to approve substantial property transactionThe shareholders' consent is required for "substantial property transactions" between a director and the company. In most cases, a written resolution will be the easiest way of achieving this... Read more

Written resolution to approve loan to a directorThe shareholders' consent is required for loans to a director, and similar financial help. In most cases, a written resolution will be the easiest way of doing so. Shareholder approvalIf a company decide... Read more

Shareholder resolutions summaryThere are two main types of shareholder resolution. Use our summary table to make sure you are meeting the various requirements to ensure that your shareholders' decisions are valid.Which resolution?Shareholders' decision... Read more

Shareholder resolution at a meetingThis model can be used to record decisions made at shareholder meetings for a company's own records and to file at Companies House if necessary. Record keepingShareholders' decisions are made by resolution. This model... Read more

Stock transfer formWhere a shareholder wants to sell their shares in the company, or give them away, they will need to complete a "stock transfer form". Statutory formThis is a statutory form that needs to be filled out when a shareholder sells their s... Read more

Shareholders' rights summaryMany companies are unaware of the full extent of their shareholders' rights. It is important that companies can respond appropriately to attempts to exercise these rights, for example by knowing the relevant thresholds for d... Read more

Sole director checklistThere are some specific things sole directors need to be aware of to ensure that their acts are valid and they do not incur personal liability.All by myselfHaving a sole director can work very well for lots of small companies. ... Read more