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Sub-division and consolidation of sharesCoronavirus (COVID-19): Following the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, some Companies House filing and other...
A company’s constitutionWhat is a company's constitution?A company’s 'constitution' is defined under the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006) as...
Removal of a directorThis note should be read in conjunction with Practice Note: Appointment, retirement and resignation of a director.For an...
Takeover Code—Rule 34—Right of withdrawalThis Resource Note outlines the main provisions of Rule 34 of The City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (Code),...
Changing a company's nameThis Practice Note should be read in conjunction with Practice Note: Company names and business names which summarises the legal requirements and restrictions regarding company and business names. For details of requirements relating to the disclosure of a company's name and
Tailoring a shelf companyA person wishing to set up a new company has the following options:•they can incorporate a new company in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006), which is tailored to meet its specific requirements upon incorporation (a tailor-made company), or•they can purchase a
A company’s constitutionWhat is a company's constitution?A company’s 'constitution' is defined under the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006) as including:•the company’s articles of association, and•any resolutions and agreements affecting a company’s constitutionThe CA 2006 definition of 'constitution' is
Amending the articles of associationThis Practice Note summarises the procedure to amend or change a company’s articles of association in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006).Why amend the articles?There are many different reasons why a company may want, or be required, to amend its
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