A giant statute

Pemble, Stuart

A giant statute - 2007 - Building 272(8502) 19 October 2007, 72-73(2) .

Summarises the key provisions of the Companies Act 2006. The 2006 Act aims to simplify the rules that every company is bound by and gives private companies the chance to streamline administration enabling more focus on core business activities. Other key changes cover the disclosure of company information, new statutory duties for directors, shareholder approval, shareholders bringing a derivative claim, and companies no longer having to hold annual general meetings.


COMPANIES ACT 2006
COMPANIES ACT 1985


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