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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...
Declaration of a director's interests—the statutory provisionsA director who is in any way, directly or indirectly, interested in:•a proposed transaction or arrangement with the company of which they are a director, or•a transaction or arrangement that has been entered into by the company of which
Can the appointment or termination of a director take effect retrospectively?Appointment of a directorAs set out in Practice Note: Appointment, retirement and resignation of a director, after a company is incorporated, the company’s articles of association will govern the way in which directors are
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
Can a sole director of a company hold a board meeting with themself as the sole attendee?This Q&A considers the situation where a private company limited by shares has only one director and whether that director is required to hold board meetings to make decisions in relation to the company’s
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