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Memorandum and articles of associationAll limited companies have a memorandum and articles of association. Our model gives you a starting point that you can tailor to your company's needs. What's a memorandum?The memorandum simply states the subscrib... Read more
30 Jan 2018
Statutory model articles forpublic companiesYour company is doing well and you decide to convert to a public company. You'll need to change your articles to reflect the additional requirements on public companies. The statutory model articles are a go... Read more
23 Feb 2018
Shareholders' meetingsThanks to the popularity of written resolutions, shareholders' meetings are less common. However, they are still sometimes necessary. Use our summary to check that you follow the rules and ensure your company's decisions are valid.... Read more
18 Jan 2021
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
21 Sep 2018
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
18 Sep 2018
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
Written ordinary resolution to approve final dividendOnly shareholders can approve the payment of a final dividend. The articles usually call for an ordinary resolution, which can be passed in writing or at a shareholders' meeting. Using a written res... Read more
21 Aug 2018
What is a shareholder?Shareholders often provide valuable investment in a company. But is there more to their role?Separation of powersShareholders and directors are often the same people, especially in smaller companies. Even so, shareholders have a... Read more
27 Jan 2023
Written resolution to alter company's articles of associationYou need to change your company's articles. This requires the shareholders' approval, but you don't have to call a meeting. Use our written resolution model.AdviceThe Companies Act 2006 calls f... Read more
05 Feb 2018
Redemption or purchase of a company's own shares summaryThere are two situations in which a company can acquire an interest in its own shares. Our summary explains when they arise and the procedures that need to be followed. Exception to the ruleGener... Read more
14 Dec 2018
