articles of association
No one likes to think about death, but for private companies – often family owned and managed – the death of a shareholder can be overwhelming. A small investment of time today, to prepare a coherent set of company…
A guide to the appointment of directors
It is during the formation process itself that a company’s first directors are appointed. A company cannot be formed without any directors and so the first directors are appointed by including their names and details on the…
Memorandum and articles of association explained
Both a memorandum of association and the articles of association are required for a company formed in the UK under the Companies Act 2006 and previous Companies Acts. The memorandum of association is the document that sets up…
When might you want enhanced articles of association?
The Articles of Association are the written rules that govern how a company is run, governed and owned. Every company must have them. In an earlier article we explained in detail some of the key provisions you would expect to…
How to change a company’s Articles of Association
The Articles of Association form an important part of a company’s constitution, which it is legally required to have under the Companies Act 2006. We’ve already looked at what the articles are and what they contain,…
7 things a prudent investor should always look for in a company’s Articles of Association
There can be many good reasons to invest in a company but what safeguards will you have? Will others, perhaps with more shares or a different class of shares to you, have disproportionate levels of control or receive greater…
2021 Review
of UK Company Formations
Read our comprehensive review of UK company formations in 2020, 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