Shares and shareholders
Most companies only ever have one type of share (or class of share). These are commonly called ordinary shares and will be the ones the company was incorporated with. The typical rights that go with ordinary shares are:…
When can a company pay a dividend?
This article explains the rules and conditions for paying dividends to shareholders of small and micro-entity companies. What needs to be in place before a company can declare and pay a dividend to its shareholders? What factors…
What is a nominee shareholder?
Nominee shareholders are a means of protecting a true shareholder’s identity. Here we explore the benefits and drawbacks of appointing a nominee shareholder and consider where they sit in the wider legislative context.…
How to transfer shares if a shareholder or PSC dies
When a shareholder dies it can be traumatic for everyone involved with the company. This guide aims to make the administrative side of things less overwhelming. It points the way through the process of dealing with the deceased…
Can a child own shares?
In England and Wales the law doesn’t prevent a minor – defined as a child under the age of 18 – from owning assets, with the exception of land and buildings. However, this is complicated by the fact that a minor…
Create share option certificates with Inform Direct
Inform Direct can create attractive branded share option certificates from either a free basic template or a choice of 9 premium designs. Here we describe why share option certificates are desirable and how to produce them in…
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