Special Resolution to Alter Company Articles | UK

Set up a private company limited by shares under the UK Companies Act 2006 with these model Articles of Association.

The Articles cover the conduct and business of the company, including:

• share capital and ownership,
• suspension of shareholder rights,
• forfeiture and surrender of share certificates,
• procedures for calling, conducting, and voting at general meetings of the company,
• appointment and removal of directors,
• remuneration and expenses of directors,
• powers of the board,
• winding up the company.

Free MS Word download from Companies House. The Model Articles of Association are for companies incorporated on or after 28 April 2013.

Appoint auditors for a UK company with this free Board of Directors Resolution template.

• This Resolution can be used either for the appointment of the first auditors of the company, prior to the first general meeting, or to fill a casual vacancy in the office of auditor in between general meetings.
• The Resolution can be used by a private company limited by shares, in accordance with The Companies Act 1985.
• This free Directors Resolution to Appoint Auditors is a downloadable MS Word form.
• Intended for use only within the United Kingdom.

Set out the rights and obligations of the shareholders of a UK company with this fully editable Shareholder Agreement template.

• The company will prepare a business plan for each financial year, which will include an estimate of working capital requirements, profit and loss projections, and an operating budget.
• The shareholders agree not to directly or indirectly participate in any competing business.
• Each shareholder agrees to keep the company's information confidential.
• Pre-emption procedure for transfers of shares, except for shares being transferred to a subsidiary or holding company, or to a family trust.
• If a shareholder wishes to sell their shares to a bona fide purchaser, the other shareholders have the option to piggyback the sale of their shares to the same purchaser.