MSP Secretaries provides company secretarial and corporate governance support to public companies, private companies and other entities such as charities.
Registering a company in the UK is not expensive and we regularly see offers stating that the registration of a company is free with certain products. Many people don’t know how to register a company so this may be a very tempting, however this approach poses significant risks for companies. There is so much more…
read moreTHERE ARE KEY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN LEGAL SHAREHOLDERS, AND BENEFICIAL SHAREHOLDERS. When it comes to holding shares, it is important to be aware of the distinction between legal and beneficial shareholders. This is because there is a difference in the rights of a legal and a beneficial shareholder. It is important to have clarity over the…
read moreThe annual general meeting (AGM) is a firm fixture in the calendar of UK public companies. It serves as an opportunity to reflect on the previous year’s performance and provides vital information to shareholders. An AGM also looks to the future, setting clear company-wide targets for the coming year and analysing the market and industry…
read moreAGMS vs EGMS - what is the difference?Shareholder meetings are an important means of enabling transparency and accountability over company polices and performance. They provide an opportunity for members to question the board over company strategy, hear the views of other shareholders and make decisions. But what is the difference between an annual general meeting…
read moreAGM Notice Periods AGM season is on us and, yet again, the AGM notice period is the subject of many debates. The issue is that the ambiguous language of the Companies Act 2006 makes computing notice periods for annual general meetings problematic. The objective here is to clarify and provide a standard for the date…
read morePROS AND CONS OF SETTING UP A LIMITED COMPANY One of the first decisions you will make as a new business owner is what regulatory structure is best for your business. Depending on the type of industry you are in, your target clientele and your anticipated turnover, there may be several options available to you.…
read moreHOW AND WHY COMPANIES SHOULD USE ALPHABET SHARES The ownership of a limited company is divided up into shares. These are portions of the company owned by shareholders or members that entitle them to some of the profits. There are four main types of company shares – ordinary, non-voting, preference and redeemable, all of which…
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