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Training Course Summary:

Outline: This course examines in some detail the law relating to UK based companies. All companies large and small have to comply with the law relating to the establishment, management and general administration of UK companies. The consequences of failing to comply with these legal provisions may have far reaching consequences for stakeholders, which will also be examined during this course. Delegates will gain a good, broad understanding of how UK law impacts the staff, management and other stakeholders of companies, and explores practical ways of ensuring that legal requirements are met.

Who should attend? Directors, managers, staff, investors and other stakeholders in UK companies.

Course Objectives:
By the end of the programme, delegates will understand:
The legal requirements for setting up a company
The difference between companies and other business entities
Company's Act requirements
The roles and responsibilities of company officers
The difference between company ownership and management
The role of the company registrar
Incorporation and liquidation
Aspects of company financing and administration
Course Overview:
The law relating to company incorporation
The annual requirements relating to accounts, returns
Company registers and meetings
The board of directors and the company secretary
Company financing- shares, debentures and loans
Bringing and defending a legal action
How a company can be brought to an end
Practical company processes and procedures for compliance with the law and good practice
Internal, management and financial controls