Elemental CoSec

Five things to bear in mind when appointing a Process Agent

January 17, 2013

Appointing a process agent is not something you do every day, so we’ve put together a list of the top five things we feel you should bear in mind when appointing a process agent. You may disagree, but these are the things that we see our clients forgetting more often than they should. 1. Do […]

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How to avoid your company going into deadlock?

October 31, 2012

Ultimately, it is foreseeable when entering into a new company structure that things may go wrong with your working relationships. It is most beneficial to resolve future issues at the outset with clear cut agreements for these situations which is why shareholders’ agreements are very important to your business. If a complex issue is foreseeable, […]

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What are the requirements for the company’s registered office?

September 9, 2012

It is a requirement that an incorporated company must have a registered office address in the UK. This can be anywhere in England and Wales and must be capable of receiving documents sent to the company from Companies House. HMRC will also contact the company through this address. A company’s trading address does not need […]

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Why is the company secretarial role important?

July 26, 2012

The Company Secretary is responsible for the administration of a company. The role is important, primarily because, the secretary ensures the organisation complies with the relevant legislation and regulations put forward by the Companies Act 2006.  It is important to note that there is no requirement for a private company in the UK to have […]

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The benefits of a company secretary

April 24, 2012

Since the Companies Act 2006 was introduced, private companies are no longer required to have a formal company secretary appointed. Yet, whether the company is a public company or a private company, the company secretarial services still need to be carried out. Despite this people sometimes overlook this critical area of company law with the […]

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The issues around striking off a company

February 17, 2012

Sometimes a company has been incorporated and its purpose has run its course or the expected reason for the company has been removed. Often these companies will remain dormant within larger groups of companies for years; yet the company secretarial services still need to be carried out and the directors are still liable for any […]

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