Corporate - FAQs
Please click on the relevant link below to access further information from our Corporate Group relating to these Frequently Asked Questions:
Incorporating a Company - FAQs
Including:
- What do I actually need to do to set up a company?
- I'm just setting up on my own at the moment - can I be sole director and sole shareholder in my new company?
- I've heard about companies having a company secretary. Do I need one?
- Can I call my company anything I want?
- What's a registered office for? Can it be anywhere?
Companies Act 2006 - FAQs
Why should I update my company's articles for The Companies Act 2006?
Scottish Partnership and Scottish Limited Partnership - FAQs
- What is the difference between a Scottish partnership and a Scottish limited partnership?
- Why would I set up a Scottish Limited Partnership?
- And how?
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) - FAQs
- What is an LLP?
- How does it differ from a firm?
- Who, apart from law firms, typically sets up as an LLP?
- How do I set up an LLP?
Company Directors - FAQs
Including:
- Can anyone become a company director?
- What are the duties of a director?
- What happens if a director breaches one of these duties?
- What types of director are there?
- How would a company (or its shareholders) go about removing a director?
Buying & Selling Companies: Earn-Outs - Main Issues To Consider - FAQs
Including:
- What are earn-outs?
- How are earn-outs calculated?
- What are the main advantages of earn-outs?
- What are the main disadvantages of earn-outs?
Company Secretary: Main Issues To Consider - FAQs
Including:
- What is a company secretary?
- Who can be a company secretary?
- Does a company secretary require any formal qualifications?
- What are the duties of a company secretary and what can a company secretary be liable for?
- Does my company need a company secretary?
- What are the legal responsibilities of a company secretary?
- What is the role of a company secretary?
Joint Ventures - FAQs
Including:
- What is a joint venture?
- Why would I consider using a joint venture?
- What are the potential disadvantages of a joint venture?
- How do I decide on which form the joint venture should take?
- What are the main issues that I should consider when getting involved in a joint venture?
- I want out. Is this possible and how?