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.
The following Corporate news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Corporate weekly highlights—11 September 2025
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...
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:
Unincorporated associationsThis Practice Note explores unincorporated associations. It describes the legal framework and structure of an unincorporated association and considers the perceived advantages and disadvantages of operating this vehicle.What is an unincorporated association?An
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
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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