A company director is a person appointed, usually by the members of a company, to manage the company on their behalf.
All companies are required to have at least one member and depending on the company type, they may also hold shares in the company.
Every company is required to have a company secretary. If the company only has one director (LTD company) then the secretary must be different to the sole director.
Are you a new start up or setting up a new company? If so setting up a company is the first and important step. Getting the company set up quickly but more importantly correctly will ensure you are on the right step to running your new business. We are experienced chartered secretaries and have all
If an existing company does not have a EEA Resident Director or a Non-Resident Bond then it may make an application to the Revenue Commissioners for a Section 140 Real and Continuous Link Certificate.This will become an important option for companies post Brexit. This certificate states the company “has a real and continuous link with
Transfer of shares is where an existing holder of share(s) transfers some or all of their shares to another shareholder or to a third party. Subject to any restrictions in the company’s constitution, a member may transfer all or any of his or her shares in the company by a stock transfer form or any
CLS Chartered Secretaries provide Seminars, Training and Workshops on Any Aspect of Company Law or Company Secretarial Practice. We can present all around the Country, we can even come directly to you! We can present to your firm or to your network group and you can decide on what topics that you required to be covered and we provide practical advice and examples to the attendees.
An essential requirement in keeping a company compliant with company law is annual company secretarial compliance Insert Link. This service is often provided by the accountant or solicitor and it is vital that the firm has the necessary process and procedures in place to ensure they provide this service to their clients.
The proper purpose of minutes is to provide a formal, long-term internal record of board meetings for the benefit of an organisation rather than for any third party. Minute taking is an art form and there is now more guidance on the importance of minutes and governance guidance on taking minutes such as the ICSA Guidance.
Corporate Governance is becoming vital to all companies even SME companies. A corporate governance manual or board manual can bring clarity to the board of directors on what their role and responsibilities are and what is expected of them. It can also detail the best governance practices that the company can apply.