articles of association
An increasing number of companies are looking to achieve B Corp Certification. One component of this requires the addition of a ‘legal requirement’ to the company’s articles of association. This consists of some fixed…
What investors should check 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…
Memorandum and articles of association explained
Both a memorandum of association and 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 the…
Hashmi v Lorimer-Wing [2022]: what it means for sole company directors
Can a single director run a company or must there be two?…
How to change a company’s articles of association
The articles of association form a vital part of a company’s constitution because they dictate how it governs itself. It is required under the Companies Act 2006 that every company have a written set of articles. In fact a…
What the Model Articles of Association don’t include
The articles of association are the written rules that govern how a company is run, governed and owned. Every company must have them. In another article we explain in detail some of the key provisions you would expect to see 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