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The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act was passed on 25 June 2020, with many measures coming into immediate effect on Friday 26 June. It aims to relax the burden on businesses during the coronavirus outbreak, providing…
Inform Direct product update – June 2020
We have recently expanded Inform Direct so that you can now record share options in our online company secretarial system.…
What is a cap table?
In this article we look at what a cap table is, why they are used and what should be included in one. We are also sharing a free template.…
Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation – CVL
This is the most common type of liquidation that may befall a company. At any moment there are usually between 12,000 and 14,000 companies on the UK register that are going through a creditors’ voluntary liquidation.…
Employee share schemes and options
Companies often use employee share schemes to remunerate and incentivise staff. The share schemes give employees either a stake in the company or share options to invest in the company. This means that the more profitable the…
What are share options
Share options granted by a company give the holder the right to buy shares from that company at some date in the future. Companies will often grant options to employees as part of their overall remuneration package as a way to…
2024 Review
of UK Company Formations
Read our comprehensive review of UK company formations in 2023, year-on-year growth rates and breakdown by county. This detailed insight is provided in the form of easy to understand infographics available for sharing through social media and on your own website