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Companies Act 2006 A Guide for Private Companies, 2nd edition

Author: Peter Van Duzer
Publisher: LexisNexis U.K.
ISBN: 9781846611339
Published In: January 2009
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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A concise and practical guide for private companies, explaining the procedures, obligations and liabilities of complying with the requirements of the Act.

Companies Act 2006: A Guide for Private Companies is a concise and practical guide for private companies, explaining the procedures, obligations and liabilities of complying with the requirements of the Act.

This second edition has been thoroughly updated to take account of changes and issues arising since the Act received Royal Assent. It includes:

A complete update of the chapter on implementation and transitional provisions, providing commentary on partial implementation and issues arising
An updated chapter on decisions of directors to take account of the latest drafts of the model articles due to come into force in October 2009

Each chapter contains a separate section summarising the major differences between the new and previous law, and giving the implementation date for that provision. The appendix of commencement dates has also been updated.

Introduction and Background to the 2006 Act
Company Formation and Types of Company
Company Names
Legal Capacity, the Articles and the Company's Constitution - What can the Company do and how?
Directors, their Duties, and the Optional Company Secretary
Decisions of the Directors
Decisions of the Members (Shareholders)
Annual Compliance - Registers, Records, Annual Return and Accounts
Share Capital - Issue, Transfer and Other Matters
Event Related Compliance
Striking off Companies
Coming onto Force and Application to Existing Companies

Appendices

Table of Origins
Table of Destinations
Companies Act 2006 - Commencement Table - Summary
Table of Main Changes to Annual and Event Driven Compliance for Private Companies
Useful Contacts Details and Web Addresses

Peter Van Duzer, Solicitor and Company Secretary

"a handy guide particularly for those who need to refer to the Act quickly ... a good guide for private companies seeking explanations or guidance on the procedures, obligations and liabilities"
Business Law Review

"commended for turning a large and complex Act into a simple, easy to read reference"
Business Law Review

"clear and easy for non-specialists to understand"
Times Higher Education

"invaluable ... an accessible and worthwhile resource for managers and directors ... informative ... clear and concise ... a "hands on" tool for busy professionals ... succeeds in presenting often complex changes in a style which will be readily accessible to those who need it most ... highly useful text ... it represents a worthwhile investment"
International Journal of Law and Management