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Removal and resignation of directors

Over time, 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. of your A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. may resign and move on. Alternatively, relationships may break down or a 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. may be performing their role badly.

This section will help you to understand how and when you might remove a 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. , what you should do if a 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. resigns, and the steps you should take after a 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. leaves your A private company limited by shares incorporated and registered in England and Wales. . It also includes guidance on what you should do if a 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. becomes Bankruptcy is a legal status of a person or other entity that cannot repay debts to creditors. Bankruptcy is imposed by a court order, often initiated by the debtor., is charged with or convicted with a criminal offence, or becomes incapacitated.

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Removing a director

  1. 1.Can my company force a director to step down?
  2. 2.What process must my company follow to force a director to step down?
  3. 3.What is the time window for holding a general meeting to force a director to step down?
  4. 4.Can directors object to being removed from office?
  5. 5.Can I force a director to step down if they are an employee of my company?
  6. 6.How do I force a director to step down if they are a non-executive director of my company?
  7. 7.When a director steps down, can I reach a settlement with them so they won't bring a legal claim against me?

Directors' bankruptcy, criminal offences and incapacity

  1. 8.Can a director continue in their post if made bankrupt?
  2. 9.Can a director continue in their post if charged with or convicted of a criminal offence?
  3. 10.What should I do if a director of my company is charged with or convicted of a criminal offence?
  4. 11.Can I force a director of my company to step down if unwell or incapacitated?
  5. 12.What should I do if a director is struggling in their role because of a disability?
  6. 13.Can I remove a director from their role if they have permanent health insurance?

Resignation of a director

  1. 14.Can a director resign from office as company director?
  2. 15.How does a director resign from office?
  3. 16.How much notice must a director give when resigning?
  4. 17.What should my board do if they receive a notice from a director to resign?

Filing and record keeping after a director leaves office

  1. 18.What documents must I file at Companies House when a director leaves office?
  2. 19.What company registers and records must I update when a director leaves office?
  3. 20.What practical steps should I take when a director leaves office?

Company registers

These are template registers, for use by a company. This set of company registers includes a register of members, register of directors, register of secretaries, register of directors’ residential addresses, and a PSC register. Keeping proper company registers is important. You must have an up to date set. Failure to do so is an offence committed by both your company and any officers at fault. The template includes three versions of each register your company is legally required to keep. The first version has guidance notes to explain how to fill in your register; the second is an example to demonstrate how the completed register should look; and the third is a blank template for you to fill in for your company (and duplicate as required, depending on how many shareholders/directors/PSCs you have). In your final version registers, you should ensure you delete or replace the guidance notes and examples. You can also get this document as part of the Starting a company toolkit .
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List of common disabilities

This list of common disabilities sets out conditions that are commonly regarded as disabilities. It includes those which always qualify as disabilities, no matter what the actual effects on the individual who suffers from them, and those conditions which are most commonly classed as disabilities, provided there is a substantial or long-term effect on the person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. This will help you to identify whether a member of your staff has, or may have, a disability. Guidance is available throughout Sparqa to assist you to ensure you do not treat people with disabilities unfairly and you look after their health and safety. You can also purchase this document as part of the Disciplinary toolkit .
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