Should corporate directors be banned?
Having corporate directors has long been an issue open to debate as their use can help criminals disguise their control over companies.…
Company officers
What is a non-executive director?
In recent years the number and importance of non-executive directors (or ‘NEDs’) in UK companies has grown significantly. While the focus for discussion of non-executive directors is often on listed companies, their value…
What is a shadow director?
A shadow director is a person or company that has significant influence over a company’s affairs without being formally appointed as a director. This is sometimes so they can have control over a company without their name being…
Hashmi v Lorimer-Wing [2022]: what it means for sole company directors
Can a single director run a company or must there be two?…
Who can and cannot be a company director?
In the UK, almost anyone can incorporate a limited company and become one of its directors. But for a multitude of reasons it is best to first establish that the person is capable of fully carrying out the director’s duties that…
What to do if a company director dies
When viewed from the company’s perspective the consequences of the death of a director can range from inconsequential to catastrophic. In most cases, though, the amount of disruption to the business will lie somewhere between…
2025 Review
of UK Company Formations
Read our comprehensive review of UK company formations in 2024, 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
