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...
Forms of business vehicle—fundamentalsThere are many forms of business vehicle and it is important that the most appropriate form of vehicle is chosen to carry on a business; the choice of vehicle may have a bearing on the business’s success or failure.Not every vehicle will suit the needs and
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:
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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