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03 Feb 2023
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
24 Oct 2018
Directors' duties summaryAll directors know that they have to abide by their duties when running their companies, but what exactly are they? Our summary explains them in turn. General statutory dutiesThe Companies Act 2006 specifies a director's genera... Read more
08 Jan 2019
Director's service agreementAny director who is also an employee of the company should always be given a service contract. As well as ensuring there are no arguments over their status it should also minimise the possibility of any other misunderstandi... Read more
27 Dec 2023
Appointing an alternate directorIf permitted by the company's articles, directors can appoint an alternative to stand in their place. When is this sort of delegation appropriate and how do you go about it?What is an alternate director?An alternate dir... Read more
02 Oct 2018
How companies workSmall business owners are used to doing everything, from carrying out seemingly menial tasks to making complicated management decisions. If the business takes the form of a company, they must remember to keep their various roles sep... Read more
22 Aug 2022
Checklist for re-registering as a public companyA private company on the up may decide to convert to a public company. Our checklist and model resolution take you through the process.Why convert?A private company may decide that the time is right to ... Read more
05 Feb 2018
Disqualification summaryDirectors can be disqualified from office for a range of reasons. Use our summary to make sure that your board is aware of what can give rise to disqualification and what to do if a person is disqualified. When can a director ... Read more
27 Jan 2023
Appointment of directorsWill an offer to join the board made on the golf course suffice? What are the legal and other requirements?ProcessThe process for appointing a director is straightforward but appointing a pal on the golf course on the spur of ... Read more
18 Jan 2021
Statutory model articles forprivate companies limited by guaranteeIf you are setting up a not-for-profit organisation, a company limited by guarantee may be the form for you. The statutory model articles set out a template for the rules governing you... Read more
23 Feb 2018
