Chapter 3 - LTD Company Part 1 Flashcards
Who can change a company registered office once incorporated?
A company registered office can be changed by board resolution
What do the articles of association form?
They form an important constitutional document
The articles of association are a contract between?
Between a shareholder and a company and a shareholder and another shareholders
With whom is the company rulebook deal with?
With Directors, shareholders, meetings and key administrative requiremnets
Who provides the model sets of articles?
The CA
How else are known the sets of articles?
They are also known as model articles
Where can be found the model sets of articles for different types of companies?
In the Companies Model Articles Regulation 2008 which were introduced in October 1st 2009
Where are model articles for private companies limited by shares set out?
In schedule 1 of the regulations
A copy of the company’s article must accompany the application?
Yes, unless the company intends to adopt the MA (model articles) in their identity
Do the MA apply automatically?
Yes,
When does the MA (Model articles) do not apply automatically by default?
Only if they are excluded or modified in the company’s articles
Can the MAs be adopted with amendments?
Yes
What is required to change the articles?
A copy of the special resolution and the amended articles must be filled at Company’s house within 15 days.
Is there an obligation to adopt the MA s?
No, there is no obligation to adopt the MAs in whole or in part, although the MAs will apply in default.
When can a company may all or some of the provisions of the MAs (with or without special articles) or have entirely bespoke articles?
On Incorporation
What is the responsibility of the company secretary ?
Keeping records and filing documents at Companies House
Is there a requirement of the CA for private limited company to have a secretary?
No, and there are no qualifications required.
What details are required to be set out in the form IN01 for all directors?
Name, month and year of birth, nationality, and business occupation of all directors - address for service and residential may apply, however directors might be exempt
How many directors do public companies require?
At least 2 directors
How many directors do private companies require?
At least 1 director
Are corporate directors permitted?
Yes
Can a company be a director of another company?
Yes, because corporate directors are permitted
Can a company be the sole director of another company?
No,it needs to have at least one natural person as a director
Is there a limit of how many directors a company can have?
No, there is no limit, unless the articles provide for this.
Can the director hold the position of company secretary?
Yes
What qualifications are needed to be a director of a private limited company?
No qualifications are required
What is the minimum number of shareholders required?
Minimum 1
What is INO1 Part 4 applicable for?
Applicable for companies limited by guarantee
What is INO1 Part 5 applicable for?
Details of people with significant control must be sent out
What are the conditions that people with significant control meet?
They hold more than 25% of the shares
They have more than 25% of the voting rights
They have the right to appoint or remove the majority of the board
What does PSC register stand for?
People with significant control
When do the forms need to be filled?
Whenever changes are made
Who is maintaining the statutory books?
Maintained by the Company
What does the statutory books include?
Register of secretaries
Register of directors
Register of director’s residential address
Register of members
PSC register
What does Form INO1 Part 7 is applicable for?
That everyone (directors,secretary, officers) consented to act in their relevant role