Posts Categorized: AGM

Filing the annual return with financial statements is just one element of the Annual Company Secretarial Compliance requirements for a company. We have set out the main requirements that a company should consider keeping the company compliant with company law below and some points to consider for each step. September to November is the busiest

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May Newsletter

Our May Newsletter is out with some potentially good news about welcome changes to the Audit exemption, and information on the Public proposals to enhance the Companies Act 2014. Note: The content within the newsletter is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute legal or other advice.

The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment is seeking the views of stakeholders and interested parties on specific proposals to enhance the Companies Act 2014. There are four distinct areas of company law which are set out in this public consultation:- Corporate Governance Provide more flexibility for companies by providing, on a permanent basis, for

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A very welcome change to audit exemption is proposed in a consultation document issued by The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. The closing date for submissions from stakeholders and interested parties on all the proposals is 5pm on 9th June 2023. The document seeks responses on the following proposals regarding audit exemption:- Should the

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We are forming a not-for-profit Company Limited By Guarantee and have 4 directors. Are we required to have any members when we just have directors? Every company is required to have at least one member. The members have different roles and responsibilities than the directors. However, the members may often also be the directors as

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The company constitution is the company law rule book for a company. Depending on the company type this will determine what format the constitution takes and how much detail is included. The constitution may be a simple or very detailed document depending on the activities and the rights of the shareholders. The constitution contains provisions

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The Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Act 2020 was commenced on 21st August 2020 and it introduces temporary measures to assist companies and Industrial and Provident Societies (“IPS”) deal with issues due to the impact of COVID-19. One of the key provisions is the ability to hold members and creditor meetings electronically. Interim Period The new

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The Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Act 2020 (the “Act”) introduced temporary provisions to facilitate the holding of members and creditor meetings electronically. The following new provisions will only apply during the interim period which lasts until 31 December 2020 unless the period is extended:- General Meetings during the Interim Period The new provisions apply notwithstanding

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A significant challenge for companies is holding either director or member meetings given the Covid-19 restrictions. Everyone has embraced the new world of virtual meetings through Zoom, Skype, Hangouts etc. While these are useful tools for business and teams to meet, companies need to be mindful of the legislation regarding holding meetings electronically. Before a

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