directors
This guide answers the most common questions relating to the appointment of a new limited company’s first officers. A company’s officers are the formally named directors and, if applicable, the company secretary. They…
How to appoint a director in Inform Direct
In other articles we’ve looked at some of the technical aspects involved in appointing a director to a company. The company will want first to consider who can and can’t be appointed as a director, while the person becoming a…
What to do if a company director or secretary dies
When viewed from the company’s perspective the consequence of the death of a director or secretary can range from inconsequential to catastrophic. However, as with most things in life, the usual outcome when a director dies…
Why buy directors’ and officers liability insurance?
As part of our series on the business insurance you should consider taking out, we look here at directors’ and officers’ liability insurance – often just called ‘D&O’ insurance. If you are a…
Director appointments – checklist of things to remember
Once you’ve appointed a director using the Companies House AP01 form, there can still be a number of jobs to do relating to a director’s appointment. Our quick checklists cover a number of things that can otherwise…
Whom to appoint as a director of your company
After our review of directors’ responsibilities, we turn to who can and should be a company’s directors and how to appoint them. Here’s our Q&A:…
2022 Review
of UK Company Formations
Read our comprehensive review of UK company formations in 2021, 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