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Treasury shares are the company’s own shares that it has bought back from an existing shareholder where those shares have not been immediately cancelled. This means that these shares still exist and, therefore, the company’s…
What is a shareholder?
Shareholders are people (or sometimes other companies) who invest money into a company in return for shares (also known as ‘equity’). Each share is a slice of the company. One share can be a big slice or a very thin slice,…
Inform Direct product update – September 2023
Responding to customer requests, we’re pleased to be releasing a helpful new feature this month.…
What is a company limited by guarantee?
A company limited by guarantee is a not-for-profit business set up to serve social, charitable, community-based or other non-commercial objectives. Rather than distribute profits to members, guarantee companies typically retain…
What is a Relevant Legal Entity (RLE)?
While a Person with Significant Control is generally by definition an individual, it is not only individuals who can be recorded in a company’s PSC register.…
What is a shareholders’ agreement?
When setting up a company with family or friends it is easy to assume that nothing can go wrong in the future. You might assume that, as you trust one another, you do not need to put in place something like a shareholders’…
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