Gain essential insights into the formation, structure, and regulatory requirements of various business entities. Equip yourself with the knowledge to advise clients on selecting the right business vehicle, navigating incorporation processes, and understanding the legal intricacies of corporate governance. This is your go-to resource for practical guidance to enhance your corporate practice.
Spotlight on Corruption has highlighted the importance of effective enforcement of Companies House’s new identity verification requirements under the...
This week's edition of Corporate weekly highlights includes: a third progress report on implementation of ECCTA 2023 published by the Department for...
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published reforms to its Audit Enforcement Procedure (AEP) as part of a broader move towards a more...
The European Commission is consulting on guidelines to support the implementation of Directive 2024/1760 on corporate sustainability due diligence....
Separate legal personality and the corporate veilCorporate legal personality—the Salomon principleA properly formed registered company is a separate...
A company’s constitutionWhat is a company's constitution?A company’s 'constitution' is defined under the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006) as...
Allotment and issue of shares—fundamentalsSTOP PRESS: A significant restructuring of the UK listing regime came into effect on 29 July 2024, which...
Private companies limited by sharesThis Practice Note summarises the main features of a private company limited by shares. It also covers key...
Public companies limited by sharesThis Practice Note summarises the main features of a public company limited by shares. It also covers key differences with private companies limited by shares, and why a public company limited by shares might be chosen as a preferred business vehicle instead of
Unlimited companiesThis Practice Note summarises the main features of an unlimited company and why an unlimited company might be used as a vehicle to carry on a business as opposed to a limited company.What is an unlimited company?An unlimited company is a private company whose members are not
Private companies limited by sharesThis Practice Note summarises the main features of a private company limited by shares. It also covers key differences with public companies limited by shares, and why a private company limited by shares might be chosen as a preferred business vehicle instead of
What is the definition of body corporate as used in s 1159 of the Companies Act 2006?Section 1159 of the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006), for the purposes of defining a ‘subsidiary’, states that ‘...”company” includes any body corporate’.CA 2006, s 1173 in turn states that:'"body corporate" and
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