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The Insolvency Service has published guidance outlining director responsibilities for ensuring company compliance and the potential consequences of...
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published its Plan and Budget for 2026–27, introducing a new Audit Supervision Approach with more...
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published Handbook Notice No 139, which includes changes to the FCA Handbook and other material made by the...
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has launched a consultation on proposed amendments to three Sustainability Accounting...
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...
Can a director be removed for failure to attend board meetings for several months?The reasons why a director may not have attended or otherwise taken part in board meetings may be various. However in this context it is assumed that the particular board meetings have been properly called and
Powers of directorsThe directors of a company are responsible for the day-to-day management of that company.The directors make decisions on behalf of the company in order that it can carry on its business, including making decisions relating to the company:•raising funds•entering into
Directors and criminal liabilityThis Practice Note describes the criminal offences that are of most relevance to company directors, and:•focuses on offences which an individual commits as a principal as distinct from:◦secondary liability eg for aiding and abetting, and◦inchoate liability eg as a
Appointment, retirement and resignation of a directorThis Practice Note focuses on the law and practice relating to the appointment of directors and how a director can retire or resign. It examines the role of a director and the different types of director. It also covers the notifications and other
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