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ECCTA: Changes to Companies House Fees

One of the hot topics of speculation surrounding the changes brought in by the act was talk of a significant…
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Can we see your ID please?

Companies registered in the UK are advised to prepare for a host of new requirements, amounting to the biggest upgrade…
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Benefits of vesting charity land in the Official Custodian

There are multiple ways for a charity to own a property, depending on how the charity is constituted, such as…
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Does my Private Limited company need a company secretary?

A private limited company is no longer required to appoint a company secretary, unless the company’s articles of association state…
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How do I release a charge registered against a company at Companies House?

Informing the registrar about the satisfaction, or part satisfaction of a charge is in the best interests of the charger…
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Duties all company directors must comply with

The Companies Act 2006 introduced a number of duties to which all company directors must comply. These duties include……
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Part 3: People with Significant Control Changes and Filings

Part 3 of our series of articles on ‘people with significant control’ ((PSC’s) will highlight filing obligation which must be…
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Part 2: What is a PSC register and why should it be kept up-to-date?

Where a Company is undergoing a transfer or allotment of shares, there may well be resultant changes to the PSC…
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The Importance of Calling Directors’ Meeting Correctly and Minute Taking

Failure to properly hold a Directors meeting can have significant implications for a company and its directors….
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Part 1: Determining a PSC – what criteria needs to be satisfied?

This article will consider the assessment criteria for the determination of a PSC status. A PSC is an individual who…
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Duomatic Principle – What is it and when NOT to use it!

The Duomatic Principle is the common law principle of decision-making by shareholders through informal unanimous consent….
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Conducting Company Resolutions Correctly:

This article will cover the use of written resolutions and the relevance of compliance and the importance of keeping company…