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.
This week's edition of Corporate weekly highlights includes: the Investment Association's updated guidance on virtual AGM participation and...
The Investment Association (IA) has published updated guidance on virtual participation in annual general meetings (AGMs), favouring hybrid meetings...
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has responded to HMRC consultation on modernising the taxation of company distributions and...
This week's edition of Corporate weekly highlights includes: the FCA's new sustainability disclosure requirements for listed issuers, applying UK...
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
Overseas companies in the UK—winding up, liquidation, insolvency and closureWhen an overseas company opens an establishment which carries on business in the United Kingdom, it may have to register its particulars with Companies House. For details on registration requirements, see Practice Note:
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
Companies limited by guaranteeA company limited by guarantee is a type of company with members who have undertaken to contribute to the assets of the company in the event of its being wound up. This Practice Note summarises the main features of a company limited by guarantee and why a guarantee
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