Companies: The basics

• Basic principles of company law
  A brief introduction to the identity of a company as a separate legal entity.
• The different types of company
  An article defining the various guises a company can take, e.g. private limited company, plc and LLP.
• The company constitution
  Every company will have two documents that comprise its constitution: a memorandum of association and articles of association. This article explains what these are and the role they play.
• Company personnel
  A brief overview of the parts that shareholders, directors, company secretaries and auditors play within a company.
• Company meetings
  This article discusses Extraordinary and Annual General Meetings, notice periods, shareholder circulars and resolutions.
• Shares and share issues 
  Covers share capital, share values, different types of share and issues affecting them.
• Choosing a company name
  The name that you choose must not only not already be registered with Companies House, but also the contents of the name must comply with a number of requirements.
• Rules for UK companies on emailing shareholders and Companies House
  The Electronic Communications Act 2000 enables companies to use the internet in their communications with Companies House, their shareholders and auditors.
• Choosing a market when floating your company
  The issues to consider when choosing whether to float your company in the UK or abroad.