Documents related to 'Written resolution procedure'
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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
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 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
Written resolution to change company's nameYour company needs a new image. You need the shareholders' consent to change its name, but you don't have to call a meeting. Use our written resolution model.AdviceThe Companies Act 2006 calls for a special res... Read more
19 Jan 2018
Written shareholder resolutionWritten resolutions can be used for the vast majority of shareholder decisions. Our blank model sets out the form for the resolution, which you can adapt to the decision in question.Using a written resolutionPrivate comp... Read more
21 Sep 2018
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
21 Sep 2018
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
27 Mar 2018
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
21 Sep 2018
Written resolution to disapply pre-emption rightsIf a company wants to allot new shares without first offering them to the existing shareholders, it will usually need to authorise the directors to disapply these pre-emption rights. Our model sets out... Read more
27 Mar 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
