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Inspection and copying of company records summary
Inspection and copying of company recordsShareholders and others have the right to inspect and obtain copies of many of the registers and records kept by a company. Our note summarises what records a company needs to keep and where, as well as who ca... Read more
Directors' personal guarantees
Directors' personal guaranteesBanks often require a company's directors to personally guarantee their company's borrowings. They sometimes want security for the guarantee over a director's assets as well. ProtectionThere is legal protection in place to s... Read more
Competition law summary
Competition law summaryThe penalties for falling foul of competition law can be significant. Our summary gives you the facts, as well as tips on what to look out for. The prohibitionsCompetition law seeks to create a level playing field in business b... Read more
Modern slavery and human trafficking statement
Modern slavery and human trafficking statementLarger companies have to produce a statement setting out what they do to ensure that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in their business or supply chain. Use our drafting notes to help put t... Read more
Joint ventures summary
Joint ventures summaryIf you have a business idea but need some third party input to bring it to fruition, a joint venture might be the solution. Our summary takes you through the key points to consider.What is a joint venture?A joint venture (JV) de... Read more
Dormant companies summary
Dormant companies summaryWhy would you want a dormant company, and are there any requirements associated with one? Just sleepingA dormant company is one that is does not trade, so why keep it on the register? Sometimes it's accidental - a business fiz... Read more
Raising additional finance summary
Raising additional finance summaryWhen your company needs additional finance, what are your options? Our summary takes a look at the pros and cons of debt and equity finance. Do your homeworkThe key to finding the right additional finance for your co... Read more
Company director's loan agreement
Company director's loan agreementYour company has agreed to make a loan to one of the directors. Use our model loan agreement to get the terms agreed in writing.Helping handLoans to directors are permitted, as long as the shareholders are given basic ... Read more
Shadow director checklist
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
Sole shareholder checklist
Sole shareholder checklistIt's common for small companies to have a sole shareholder. Our checklist takes you through the special rules that apply.Special rulesIt may seem artificial to separate out the identities of a company and its sole shareholder... Read more
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