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Alterations to share capital summary
Alterations to share capital summaryAlterations to a company's share capital that do not affect the number of shares in issue are relatively straightforward. Our summary explains why these changes might be necessary and how to carry them out.Consolida... Read more
Exchange of joint interest relief claim
Exchange of joint interest relief claimIf you swap a joint interest in land or buildings to rationalise your ownership for no proceeds, you may be able to defer a capital gains tax charge.ReliefWithout any form of relief on any reallocation of intere... Read more
SEIS reinvestment relief claim
SEIS reinvestment relief claimIf you make a qualifying gain by investing in certain companies, you could enjoy a capital gains tax exemption.GainsCapital gains tax is payable when chargeable assets are sold, or otherwise disposed of, for proceeds or ... Read more
Non-statutory registers
Non-statutory registersAs well as the various registers that companies have to keep by law, there are other registers of information that companies may find it useful to keep for their own records.Register of share applications and allotmentsThis rec... Read more
Confirmation statement checklist
Confirmation statement checklistThe annual confirmation statement is designed to make sure that each company's records at Companies House are up to date. InformationThe confirmation statement, Companies House Form CS01, needs to be submitted to Compan... Read more
Model signature clauses
Model signature clausesIt is important, both for the company and the signatory, that contracts and other documents are signed properly. Our model sets out appropriate signature clauses for different situations.Is execution required?In most cases, the... Read more
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
Company accounts key facts
Company accounts key factsCompanies have to keep adequate financial records that are used to prepare their annual accounts. Our summary takes you through the basics.Records and accountsA company has to keep adequate financial records of its transacti... 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
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