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.
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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...
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
Overseas companies with an establishment in the UKWhen an overseas company opens an establishment which carries on business in the United Kingdom, it may have to register its particulars with Companies House pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006) and the Overseas Companies
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
Unregistered companiesWhat is an unregistered company?An unregistered company is a rare form of incorporated company that is not formed or registered under the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006) or under any other public general Act of Parliament. Unregistered companies include companies formed under
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