Sole director resolution appointing a new secretary
Board minutes accepting a secretary's resignation
You can appoint a new secretary at any time after The legal process of forming a company., so long as:
The person you have in mind is eligible and suitable to be a Generally, a person or another company responsible for a company's administration, arranging board and shareholder meetings, keeping proper records, filing documents at Companies House etc. Sometimes known as Head of Governance., and has agreed to act as such. For guidance on the requirements for a Generally, a person or another company responsible for a company's administration, arranging board and shareholder meetings, keeping proper records, filing documents at Companies House etc. Sometimes known as Head of Governance. and details of the role, see Choosing and appointing a company secretary.
The proposed appointment would not contravene any provision in your A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. 's Also referred to as articles of association, a company’s articles are the main body of rules which govern how the company regulates its internal affairs (subject to certain overriding legal requirements). Important matters addressed in the articles include the division of powers between directors and shareholders, the composition and operation of the board of directors, matters relating to the holding and conduct of directors’ and shareholders’ meetings, and provisions relating to the transfer of shares. of association, or An agreement entered into between the shareholders of a company which regulates the relationship between the shareholders and governs how the company is run. (if you have one). The The standard, default articles of association that a company can use. Articles set the rules that company officers must follow when running the company. do not contain any specific provision to disallow such an appointment.
Once you have confirmed that you are able to appoint a new Generally, a person or another company responsible for a company's administration, arranging board and shareholder meetings, keeping proper records, filing documents at Companies House etc. Sometimes known as Head of Governance., you must then follow the process dictated by your A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. 's The main rules on how a company is run. The articles include rules on the division of powers between directors and shareholders, the composition and operation of the board of directors and how directors’ and shareholders’ meetings are held.to proceed with the appointment; for further guidance on this, see Q&A 2.
The process for appointing a Generally, a person or another company responsible for a company's administration, arranging board and shareholder meetings, keeping proper records, filing documents at Companies House etc. Sometimes known as Head of Governance. will be dictated by what your The main rules on how a company is run. The articles include rules on the division of powers between directors and shareholders, the composition and operation of the board of directors and how directors’ and shareholders’ meetings are held.and, if you have one, An agreement entered into between the shareholders of a company which regulates the relationship between the shareholders and governs how the company is run. say. You should check these first.
If your A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. has bespoke Also referred to as articles of association, a company’s articles are the main body of rules which govern how the company regulates its internal affairs (subject to certain overriding legal requirements). Important matters addressed in the articles include the division of powers between directors and shareholders, the composition and operation of the board of directors, matters relating to the holding and conduct of directors’ and shareholders’ meetings, and provisions relating to the transfer of shares., you should check whether they contain any provisions about how a secretary should be appointed. If not, or if your A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. has the The standard, default articles of association that a company can use. Articles set the rules that company officers must follow when running the company., the most straightforward process for carrying out the appointment is for the The directors of a company are the individuals who make up the company's board of directors. Directors may be natural persons or companies, but each company must have at least one director who is a natural person. The board is the main decision-making body of the company. to pass a A decision made by the directors at a board meeting or in writing. approving it. See Q&A 3 for how to go about this.
If you intend to enter into a contract with the Generally, a person or another company responsible for a company's administration, arranging board and shareholder meetings, keeping proper records, filing documents at Companies House etc. Sometimes known as Head of Governance., which is recommended, then this must also be approved by the The directors of a company are the individuals who make up the company's board of directors. Directors may be natural persons or companies, but each company must have at least one director who is a natural person. The board is the main decision-making body of the company. .
Once a secretary has been appointed, you must make sure you make the relevant filings at The registrar of all companies in the UK. Companies House incorporates and dissolves limited companies, registers the information companies are legally required to supply, and makes that information available to the public. (see Q&A 5) and update the relevant Registers that a company is required by law to maintain and keep available for inspection by the public, including a register of members and register of directors. (see Q&A 6).
If you wish to replace an existing Generally, a person or another company responsible for a company's administration, arranging board and shareholder meetings, keeping proper records, filing documents at Companies House etc. Sometimes known as Head of Governance., you will need to remove that person first; see Q&A 7 for guidance on the steps you need to take.
This will depend on what your Also referred to as articles of association, a company’s articles are the main body of rules which govern how the company regulates its internal affairs (subject to certain overriding legal requirements). Important matters addressed in the articles include the division of powers between directors and shareholders, the composition and operation of the board of directors, matters relating to the holding and conduct of directors’ and shareholders’ meetings, and provisions relating to the transfer of shares. and, if you have one, An agreement entered into between the shareholders of a company which regulates the relationship between the shareholders and governs how the company is run. say. You should check these first.
You will almost always need to pass a A decision made by the directors at a board meeting or in writing. to approve the appointment.
Usually, you should pass this at a A meeting of a company's directors., and you must ensure that minutes of this meeting are kept. For template minutes of a A meeting of a company's directors. approving the appointment of a secretary, see Board minutes appointing a new secretary.
Alternatively, the A formal decision made by the directors or members of a company, which binds the company once it is passed. can be passed as a A decision of a company's directors, taken by all directors unanimously indicating their agreement in writing to the decision or resolution in question. Most commonly, this is achieved by the circulation and signing of a hard-copy written resolution., but such a A formal decision made by the directors or members of a company, which binds the company once it is passed. will only be passed once signed by all The directors of a company are the individuals who make up the company's board of directors. Directors may be natural persons or companies, but each company must have at least one director who is a natural person. The board is the main decision-making body of the company. . For a template A decision of a company's directors, taken by all directors unanimously indicating their agreement in writing to the decision or resolution in question. Most commonly, this is achieved by the circulation and signing of a hard-copy written resolution., see Written board resolution appointing a new secretary.
If your A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. has only one The directors of a company are the individuals who make up the company's board of directors. Directors may be natural persons or companies, but each company must have at least one director who is a natural person. The board is the main decision-making body of the company. , the A formal decision made by the directors or members of a company, which binds the company once it is passed. can be passed by the An individual who is the only, or sole, director of a company. simply signing a A formal decision made by the directors or members of a company, which binds the company once it is passed. to approve the appointment. For a template An individual who is the only, or sole, director of a company. A formal decision made by the directors or members of a company, which binds the company once it is passed. , see Sole director resolution appointing a new secretary.
Other approvals you may need will depend on your Also referred to as articles of association, a company’s articles are the main body of rules which govern how the company regulates its internal affairs (subject to certain overriding legal requirements). Important matters addressed in the articles include the division of powers between directors and shareholders, the composition and operation of the board of directors, matters relating to the holding and conduct of directors’ and shareholders’ meetings, and provisions relating to the transfer of shares. and, if you have one, An agreement entered into between the shareholders of a company which regulates the relationship between the shareholders and governs how the company is run. – for example, a An agreement entered into between the shareholders of a company which regulates the relationship between the shareholders and governs how the company is run. may require prior approval from one or more of your In relation to a company limited by shares, means persons whose names have been entered in the register of members of that company as shareholders in that company..
If your A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. already has a secretary but you wish to replace that person, you will need to take steps to remove the existing secretary before appointing a new one. See Q&A 7 for guidance on how to remove an existing secretary from office.
Once you have appointed a Generally, a person or another company responsible for a company's administration, arranging board and shareholder meetings, keeping proper records, filing documents at Companies House etc. Sometimes known as Head of Governance., you must notify The registrar of all companies in the UK. Companies House incorporates and dissolves limited companies, registers the information companies are legally required to supply, and makes that information available to the public. within 14 days of the appointment using the AP03 form if the new secretary is an individual, or the AP04 form if the new secretary is a A company that is appointed to act as the secretary for another company. .
You can file the form online using the Companies House WebFiling facility (if your A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. is registered for online filing), or otherwise by posting a copy of the form to The registrar of all companies in the UK. Companies House incorporates and dissolves limited companies, registers the information companies are legally required to supply, and makes that information available to the public., Cardiff, CF14 3UZ.
Failing to file the AP03 or AP04 form within 14 days is an offence and could attract a fine for both the A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. and the A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. In a company: A legally defined term used to refer to the directors, company secretary or managers of a company. Officers of a company have certain duties and responsibilities towards the company and can be held liable for company law breaches. who are at fault, so it is important to make the filing on time.
You will also need to update certain Registers that a company is required by law to maintain and keep available for inspection by the public, including a register of members and register of directors. following the appointment. For further guidance, see Q&A 6.
After appointing a new Generally, a person or another company responsible for a company's administration, arranging board and shareholder meetings, keeping proper records, filing documents at Companies House etc. Sometimes known as Head of Governance., you must update your If a company has appointed a company secretary it must keep a register detailing the particulars of that individual(s) or companies for inspection by the members of the company and other third parties, at their request. If a company has opted to keep that information at the Companies House central register it is not required to keep the register itself. .
This register should be kept at your A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. 's An address a company is required to have, which must be in the same UK jurisdiction in which the company is registered, to which communications and notices may be sent., at a An alternative address where a company keeps registers and records available for public inspection, which is not the company's registered office. Such an address must be notified to Companies House and is known as a single alternative inspection location, or SAIL. or on the The registrar of all companies in the UK. Companies House incorporates and dissolves limited companies, registers the information companies are legally required to supply, and makes that information available to the public. In the company context, a public register of Companies House on which companies can choose to file certain information, such as the company's register of members, directors, secretaries or persons of significant control..
If you keep your If a company has appointed a company secretary it must keep a register detailing the particulars of that individual(s) or companies for inspection by the members of the company and other third parties, at their request. If a company has opted to keep that information at the Companies House central register it is not required to keep the register itself. at your A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. 's An address a company is required to have, which must be in the same UK jurisdiction in which the company is registered, to which communications and notices may be sent. (either in electronic or paper form), you can simply update the relevant register on a computer or by hand. If you keep your If a company has appointed a company secretary it must keep a register detailing the particulars of that individual(s) or companies for inspection by the members of the company and other third parties, at their request. If a company has opted to keep that information at the Companies House central register it is not required to keep the register itself. on the In the company context, a public register of Companies House on which companies can choose to file certain information, such as the company's register of members, directors, secretaries or persons of significant control. run by The registrar of all companies in the UK. Companies House incorporates and dissolves limited companies, registers the information companies are legally required to supply, and makes that information available to the public., then The registrar of all companies in the UK. Companies House incorporates and dissolves limited companies, registers the information companies are legally required to supply, and makes that information available to the public. will update the register when you submit the AP03 or AP04 form notifying it of the new appointment; see Q&A 5 for further information about this form.
Failing to keep the If a company has appointed a company secretary it must keep a register detailing the particulars of that individual(s) or companies for inspection by the members of the company and other third parties, at their request. If a company has opted to keep that information at the Companies House central register it is not required to keep the register itself. up to date is an offence and can attract a fine for both the A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. and its In a company: A legally defined term used to refer to the directors, company secretary or managers of a company. Officers of a company have certain duties and responsibilities towards the company and can be held liable for company law breaches..
For further information on how to set up and maintain the If a company has appointed a company secretary it must keep a register detailing the particulars of that individual(s) or companies for inspection by the members of the company and other third parties, at their request. If a company has opted to keep that information at the Companies House central register it is not required to keep the register itself. , see Keeping a register of secretaries.
You can remove a Generally, a person or another company responsible for a company's administration, arranging board and shareholder meetings, keeping proper records, filing documents at Companies House etc. Sometimes known as Head of Governance. at any time and for any reason, subject to the following:
If your Generally, a person or another company responsible for a company's administration, arranging board and shareholder meetings, keeping proper records, filing documents at Companies House etc. Sometimes known as Head of Governance. is an An individual hired personally to work under a contract of employment, usually in exchange for payment. Employees are normally fully integrated into the business and the employer exercises a large degree of control over their work. of the A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. , or has any other type of contract in place setting out their terms of engagement, it is important that you first check this contract.
If the secretary is an An individual hired personally to work under a contract of employment, usually in exchange for payment. Employees are normally fully integrated into the business and the employer exercises a large degree of control over their work. of your A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. , you may face the risk of a claim for When an employee is dismissed without good reason or without following the proper procedure. Tribunal awards for unfair dismissal are up to one year's gross pay, currently capped at £93,878. or When a staff member is dismissed because his role is no longer needed. if you remove the secretary without consent (see Staff resignations and retirement for guidance on these). You should consider obtaining expert legal advice, including on whether a An agreement recording the fact that the parties in a legal dispute (or potential legal dispute) have resolved the issue between them. Particularly common in employment disputes. should be entered into, before taking steps to remove the secretary. For access to a specialist lawyer in a few simple steps, you can use our Ask a Lawyer service.
You should also check the secretary's contract for any restrictions on when and how they can be removed from office. They may, for example, be entitled to a (1) The length of time in advance which a notice must be given before it can take effect (2) The requirement to inform employees that they are being dismissed a certain amount of time in advance of their last day of employment. .
If there is a An agreement entered into between the shareholders of a company which regulates the relationship between the shareholders and governs how the company is run. in place for your A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. , you should check if any consents are required under this agreement before taking steps to remove the secretary. You are likely to need prior consent from one or more In relation to a company limited by shares, means persons whose names have been entered in the register of members of that company as shareholders in that company..
If your A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. is a A company which is not a public limited company and whose constitution states that the liability of its shareholders is limited to the amount, if any, unpaid on their shares. The vast majority of SMEs will be private companies and not public companies. There are a number of differences between private and public companies, including the ability of a public company, but not a private company, to offer its shares to the public and the requirement for a public company, but not a private company, to have a minimum amount of share capital., you are not required to have a Generally, a person or another company responsible for a company's administration, arranging board and shareholder meetings, keeping proper records, filing documents at Companies House etc. Sometimes known as Head of Governance.. However, if your A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. has bespoke Also referred to as articles of association, a company’s articles are the main body of rules which govern how the company regulates its internal affairs (subject to certain overriding legal requirements). Important matters addressed in the articles include the division of powers between directors and shareholders, the composition and operation of the board of directors, matters relating to the holding and conduct of directors’ and shareholders’ meetings, and provisions relating to the transfer of shares. of association which state that you must have a Generally, a person or another company responsible for a company's administration, arranging board and shareholder meetings, keeping proper records, filing documents at Companies House etc. Sometimes known as Head of Governance., you must make sure you appoint a new secretary at the same time as removing the existing person. The The standard, default articles of association that a company can use. Articles set the rules that company officers must follow when running the company. contain no such provision.
For information about appointing a Generally, a person or another company responsible for a company's administration, arranging board and shareholder meetings, keeping proper records, filing documents at Companies House etc. Sometimes known as Head of Governance., see Q&A 1 and following.
To validly remove the Generally, a person or another company responsible for a company's administration, arranging board and shareholder meetings, keeping proper records, filing documents at Companies House etc. Sometimes known as Head of Governance. from their post, you should follow the steps set out in Q&A 8.
Before proceeding to remove a Generally, a person or another company responsible for a company's administration, arranging board and shareholder meetings, keeping proper records, filing documents at Companies House etc. Sometimes known as Head of Governance. from their post, it is important you first check there are no restrictions on your ability to do so, such as in any contract you have in place with them (see Q&A 7 for further information about this) or in a An agreement entered into between the shareholders of a company which regulates the relationship between the shareholders and governs how the company is run. you have in place. If you have a An agreement entered into between the shareholders of a company which regulates the relationship between the shareholders and governs how the company is run., it is likely you will need the prior approval of one or more of your In relation to a company limited by shares, means persons whose names have been entered in the register of members of that company as shareholders in that company..
Otherwise, the process for removing a Generally, a person or another company responsible for a company's administration, arranging board and shareholder meetings, keeping proper records, filing documents at Companies House etc. Sometimes known as Head of Governance. will be dictated by what your The main rules on how a company is run. The articles include rules on the division of powers between directors and shareholders, the composition and operation of the board of directors and how directors’ and shareholders’ meetings are held.say. If your A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. has bespoke Also referred to as articles of association, a company’s articles are the main body of rules which govern how the company regulates its internal affairs (subject to certain overriding legal requirements). Important matters addressed in the articles include the division of powers between directors and shareholders, the composition and operation of the board of directors, matters relating to the holding and conduct of directors’ and shareholders’ meetings, and provisions relating to the transfer of shares., you should check whether they contain any provisions about how a secretary should be removed from office. If your A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. has the The standard, default articles of association that a company can use. Articles set the rules that company officers must follow when running the company., there are no such provisions.
In any event, you will almost certainly need the prior approval of your A collective name for the directors of a company. The board is usually the primary day-to-day decision-making body of a company.to remove a secretary; see Q&A 10 for how to go about this.
Once a secretary has been removed, you must make sure you make the relevant filings at The registrar of all companies in the UK. Companies House incorporates and dissolves limited companies, registers the information companies are legally required to supply, and makes that information available to the public. (see Q&A 11) and update the relevant Registers that a company is required by law to maintain and keep available for inspection by the public, including a register of members and register of directors. (see Q&A 6).
Yes.
A Generally, a person or another company responsible for a company's administration, arranging board and shareholder meetings, keeping proper records, filing documents at Companies House etc. Sometimes known as Head of Governance. can resign at any time, and for any reason, subject to the following:
If your Generally, a person or another company responsible for a company's administration, arranging board and shareholder meetings, keeping proper records, filing documents at Companies House etc. Sometimes known as Head of Governance. is an An individual hired personally to work under a contract of employment, usually in exchange for payment. Employees are normally fully integrated into the business and the employer exercises a large degree of control over their work. of the A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. , or has any other type of contract in place setting out terms of engagement, it is important that you first check their contract. You should think about obtaining expert legal advice, including on whether a An agreement recording the fact that the parties in a legal dispute (or potential legal dispute) have resolved the issue between them. Particularly common in employment disputes. should be entered into with the Generally, a person or another company responsible for a company's administration, arranging board and shareholder meetings, keeping proper records, filing documents at Companies House etc. Sometimes known as Head of Governance., before accepting their resignation. They may also, for example, be entitled to a (1) The length of time in advance which a notice must be given before it can take effect (2) The requirement to inform employees that they are being dismissed a certain amount of time in advance of their last day of employment. . For access to a specialist lawyer in a few simple steps, you can use our Ask a Lawyer service.
If there is a An agreement entered into between the shareholders of a company which regulates the relationship between the shareholders and governs how the company is run. in place for your A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. , you should check if any consents are required under this agreement before accepting their resignation. You will likely need the prior approval of one or more of your In relation to a company limited by shares, means persons whose names have been entered in the register of members of that company as shareholders in that company..
If your A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. is a A company which is not a public limited company and whose constitution states that the liability of its shareholders is limited to the amount, if any, unpaid on their shares. The vast majority of SMEs will be private companies and not public companies. There are a number of differences between private and public companies, including the ability of a public company, but not a private company, to offer its shares to the public and the requirement for a public company, but not a private company, to have a minimum amount of share capital., you are not required to have a Generally, a person or another company responsible for a company's administration, arranging board and shareholder meetings, keeping proper records, filing documents at Companies House etc. Sometimes known as Head of Governance.. However, if your A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. has bespoke The main rules on how a company is run. The articles include rules on the division of powers between directors and shareholders, the composition and operation of the board of directors and how directors’ and shareholders’ meetings are held.which state that you must have a Generally, a person or another company responsible for a company's administration, arranging board and shareholder meetings, keeping proper records, filing documents at Companies House etc. Sometimes known as Head of Governance., you must appoint a new secretary at the same time as removing the existing secretary (see Q&A 1 and following). The The standard, default articles of association that a company can use. Articles set the rules that company officers must follow when running the company. contain no such provision.
You should check whether your A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. 's Also referred to as articles of association, a company’s articles are the main body of rules which govern how the company regulates its internal affairs (subject to certain overriding legal requirements). Important matters addressed in the articles include the division of powers between directors and shareholders, the composition and operation of the board of directors, matters relating to the holding and conduct of directors’ and shareholders’ meetings, and provisions relating to the transfer of shares. contain any provisions for how a secretary should step down from office and, if so, follow these.
If not, and the The standard, default articles of association that a company can use. Articles set the rules that company officers must follow when running the company. do not contain any such provisions, you will almost certainly need to pass a A decision made by the directors at a board meeting or in writing. to accept the resignation.
The most straightforward way to do this is to pass a A formal decision made by the directors or members of a company, which binds the company once it is passed. at a A meeting of a company's directors.. You must also ensure that minutes of this meeting are kept.For template minutes of a A meeting of a company's directors. accepting a Generally, a person or another company responsible for a company's administration, arranging board and shareholder meetings, keeping proper records, filing documents at Companies House etc. Sometimes known as Head of Governance.'s resignation, see Board minutes accepting a secretary's resignation.
Alternatively, the A formal decision made by the directors or members of a company, which binds the company once it is passed. can be passed as a A decision of a company's directors, taken by all directors unanimously indicating their agreement in writing to the decision or resolution in question. Most commonly, this is achieved by the circulation and signing of a hard-copy written resolution., but such a A formal decision made by the directors or members of a company, which binds the company once it is passed. will only be passed once signed by all The directors of a company are the individuals who make up the company's board of directors. Directors may be natural persons or companies, but each company must have at least one director who is a natural person. The board is the main decision-making body of the company. . For a template A decision of a company's directors, taken by all directors unanimously indicating their agreement in writing to the decision or resolution in question. Most commonly, this is achieved by the circulation and signing of a hard-copy written resolution., see Written board resolution accepting a secretary's resignation.
If your A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. has only one The directors of a company are the individuals who make up the company's board of directors. Directors may be natural persons or companies, but each company must have at least one director who is a natural person. The board is the main decision-making body of the company. , the A formal decision made by the directors or members of a company, which binds the company once it is passed. can be passed by the An individual who is the only, or sole, director of a company. simply signing a A formal decision made by the directors or members of a company, which binds the company once it is passed. to approve the removal. For a template An individual who is the only, or sole, director of a company. A formal decision made by the directors or members of a company, which binds the company once it is passed. , see Sole director resolution accepting a company secretary's resignation.
If the secretary has entered into an agreement with your A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. to provide services, or if there is a An agreement entered into between the shareholders of a company which regulates the relationship between the shareholders and governs how the company is run. in place, you should check these for any contractual notice they are required to give.
If the secretary is an An individual hired personally to work under a contract of employment, usually in exchange for payment. Employees are normally fully integrated into the business and the employer exercises a large degree of control over their work. and has been How long a person has been employed without a break lasting at least a week. Time off work whilst still employed (eg annual leave, sick leave etc) does not count as a break. for one month or more, they must give you at least one week's notice. If there is no contractual (1) The length of time in advance which a notice must be given before it can take effect (2) The requirement to inform employees that they are being dismissed a certain amount of time in advance of their last day of employment. , then the secretary must give you reasonable notice when resigning; depending on the secretary's seniority, this may be considerably more than the one week minimum.
In any event, if the secretary is an An individual hired personally to work under a contract of employment, usually in exchange for payment. Employees are normally fully integrated into the business and the employer exercises a large degree of control over their work., agreeing and entering into a An agreement recording the fact that the parties in a legal dispute (or potential legal dispute) have resolved the issue between them. Particularly common in employment disputes. will be most sensible for you to enable your A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. to deal with all aspects of the relationship and address any potential claims.
Once a secretary has resigned, you must make sure you make the relevant filings at The registrar of all companies in the UK. Companies House incorporates and dissolves limited companies, registers the information companies are legally required to supply, and makes that information available to the public. (see Q&A 11) and update the relevant Registers that a company is required by law to maintain and keep available for inspection by the public, including a register of members and register of directors. (see Q&A 12).
Once a Generally, a person or another company responsible for a company's administration, arranging board and shareholder meetings, keeping proper records, filing documents at Companies House etc. Sometimes known as Head of Governance. has resigned (see Q&A 9) or been removed (see Q&A 7), you must notify The registrar of all companies in the UK. Companies House incorporates and dissolves limited companies, registers the information companies are legally required to supply, and makes that information available to the public. within 14 days of the removal using the TM02 form.
You can file the form online using the Companies House WebFiling facility (if your A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. is registered for online filing), or otherwise by posting a copy of the form to The registrar of all companies in the UK. Companies House incorporates and dissolves limited companies, registers the information companies are legally required to supply, and makes that information available to the public., Cardiff, CF14 3UZ.
Failing to file the TM02 form within 14 days is an offence and could attract a fine for both the A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. and the A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. In a company: A legally defined term used to refer to the directors, company secretary or managers of a company. Officers of a company have certain duties and responsibilities towards the company and can be held liable for company law breaches. who are at fault, so it is important to make the filing on time.
You will also need to update certain Registers that a company is required by law to maintain and keep available for inspection by the public, including a register of members and register of directors. following the removal. For further guidance, see Q&A 12.
After a Generally, a person or another company responsible for a company's administration, arranging board and shareholder meetings, keeping proper records, filing documents at Companies House etc. Sometimes known as Head of Governance. leaves, you must update your If a company has appointed a company secretary it must keep a register detailing the particulars of that individual(s) or companies for inspection by the members of the company and other third parties, at their request. If a company has opted to keep that information at the Companies House central register it is not required to keep the register itself. .
This register should be kept at your A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. 's An address a company is required to have, which must be in the same UK jurisdiction in which the company is registered, to which communications and notices may be sent., at a An alternative address where a company keeps registers and records available for public inspection, which is not the company's registered office. Such an address must be notified to Companies House and is known as a single alternative inspection location, or SAIL. or on the The registrar of all companies in the UK. Companies House incorporates and dissolves limited companies, registers the information companies are legally required to supply, and makes that information available to the public. In the company context, a public register of Companies House on which companies can choose to file certain information, such as the company's register of members, directors, secretaries or persons of significant control..
If you keep your If a company has appointed a company secretary it must keep a register detailing the particulars of that individual(s) or companies for inspection by the members of the company and other third parties, at their request. If a company has opted to keep that information at the Companies House central register it is not required to keep the register itself. at your A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. 's An address a company is required to have, which must be in the same UK jurisdiction in which the company is registered, to which communications and notices may be sent. (either in electronic or paper form), you can simply update the relevant register on a computer or by hand. If you keep your If a company has appointed a company secretary it must keep a register detailing the particulars of that individual(s) or companies for inspection by the members of the company and other third parties, at their request. If a company has opted to keep that information at the Companies House central register it is not required to keep the register itself. on the In the company context, a public register of Companies House on which companies can choose to file certain information, such as the company's register of members, directors, secretaries or persons of significant control. run by The registrar of all companies in the UK. Companies House incorporates and dissolves limited companies, registers the information companies are legally required to supply, and makes that information available to the public., then The registrar of all companies in the UK. Companies House incorporates and dissolves limited companies, registers the information companies are legally required to supply, and makes that information available to the public. will update the register when you submit the TM02 form notifying it of the resignation or removal; see Q&A 11 for further information about this form.
Failing to keep the If a company has appointed a company secretary it must keep a register detailing the particulars of that individual(s) or companies for inspection by the members of the company and other third parties, at their request. If a company has opted to keep that information at the Companies House central register it is not required to keep the register itself. up to date is an offence and can attract a fine for both the A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. and its In a company: A legally defined term used to refer to the directors, company secretary or managers of a company. Officers of a company have certain duties and responsibilities towards the company and can be held liable for company law breaches.. For further information on how to set up and maintain the If a company has appointed a company secretary it must keep a register detailing the particulars of that individual(s) or companies for inspection by the members of the company and other third parties, at their request. If a company has opted to keep that information at the Companies House central register it is not required to keep the register itself. , see Keeping a register of secretaries.
If a Generally, a person or another company responsible for a company's administration, arranging board and shareholder meetings, keeping proper records, filing documents at Companies House etc. Sometimes known as Head of Governance. who resigns or is removed was a signatory to your A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. 's bank account, the bank should be updated and the situation amended.
You should ensure that you have access to all electronic records and files that were held by the leaving secretary. You may need to change relevant passwords for Also known as a debenture, charge or mortgage, security over an asset or assets (such as cash, debts, real estate or equipment) is given by a borrower (and sometimes a third party such as a shareholder of the borrower) to a lender in case the borrower fails to make a payment due. Security is also used to refer to a personal guarantee of a borrower's payment obligations to a lender, typically given again by a shareholder and sometimes secured over the shareholder's personal assets. In the event of a borrower's failure to make a payment due to a lender, the lender will have the right to sell any asset secured or call in the guarantee. purposes.