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Under the Companies Act 2006, s.1000 the Registrar of Companies, Companies House, has the power to strike off a company that they believe that it is no longer in use and is therefore no longer needed, though it is possible to restore a...

As of 7th April 2014 Companies House have announced that they will make Limited Partnership documents available for online download, as is currently available for other entities, such as private limited companies. Limited Partnerships are a...

Forming a public limited company (PLC) can be a complicated process and there are a number of requirements that must be met upon incorporation and considerations for the future management of the company. A key requirement upon the company’s...

A business accountant is a professional who is qualified to prepare financial statements and provide advisory services to their clients regarding a number of accounting and tax related matters. They can provide you with valuable advice in...

The limited company formation process in the UK is quick, easy and simple. However, there are a number of important matters that need to be considered before and after incorporating a company. Before registering a company, the business aims...

The end of April 2014 saw the government respond to feedback on two consultation papers that had been issued regarding changes to company law and company filing requirements. Transparency and Trust Discussion Paper The transparency and trust...

When shareholders make decisions they do so by passing resolutions, of which there are two types under the Companies Act 2006; ordinary and special. The complexity of the issue being decided and the impact that it will have on the company...

Company secretarial services are important and necessary for the success and growth of any company. The role of the company secretary encompasses all areas of a company’s activities, depending on the size and nature of the company. These...

A business accountant is a professional who is qualified to prepare financial statements and provide advisory services to their clients regarding a number of accounting and tax related matters. They can provide you with valuable advice in...

Retirement by rotation is a process whereby at each Annual General Meeting (AGM) one third of the directors must retire from their position and seek re-election as a director. The Model Articles for public limited companies provides for...

If a company has only one shareholder it is classified as a single member company. A company can be incorporated as a single member company or can become one at a later date if the membership of the company falls to one. Private limited...

Seeking advice from tax consultants or company secretarial experts can be essential when completing a share transfer to ensure that the correct amount of stamp duty is paid on the transfer. Even if professional advice is not sought, there are...