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Memorandum of contract between company and sole shareholder
Memorandum of contract between company and sole shareholder It's common for small companies to have a sole shareholder. If your company does, one of the special rules that applies is the requirement to keep a written record of any contract that the co... Read more
Consequences of breach of duty
Consequences of breach of dutyWhat action can your company take if one of the directors acts in breach of duty? Use our summary table to weigh up the options.Company's optionsThe action your company takes to address a director's wrongdoing largely depe... Read more
Shareholder written resolution to ratify director's breach of duty
Shareholder written resolution to ratify director's breach of dutyEven when a director has acted in breach of duty, their company may decide to excuse and legitimise their actions. Shareholder approvalWhen a director is in breach of duty the company w... Read more
Types of authority to act on behalf of a company
Types of authority to act on behalf of a companyWhen you do business with another company, you want to make sure that the person you are dealing with has the authority act so that any contract you enter into is valid. We take you through the points t... Read more
Board decisions checklist
Board decisions checklistBoard decisions can be made in one of three ways: at a meeting, by written resolution or informally. Whatever method is used, use our checklist to make sure the decisions are valid.Decisions, decisionsBoard decisions are usua... Read more
Appointing an alternate director
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
Shareholder meeting timetable
Shareholder meeting timetableThere are many deadlines surrounding a shareholder meeting. Use our timetable to help you keep track.DeadlinesMost of the deadlines set out in the timetable are found in the Companies Act 2006. Check your company's article... Read more
Written resolution on shareholder requisition
Written resolution on shareholder requisitionMost written resolutions are proposed by the board. The Companies Act 2006 also enables shareholders to require the board to circulate a written resolution. Our models show you how this can be done and how... Read more
Delegation of directorial powers
Delegation of directorial powersThere are different ways in which the powers and functions of the board or an individual director can be delegated. Use our checklist to make sure the delegation is valid. Delegation of board's powersIt is common for a ... Read more
Written resolution to approve substantial property transaction
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
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