Can children be shareholders in a company?
Can children be shareholders in a company? For example, so that they can be issued with dividends, or would it
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David Hughes
Commercial Law Solicitor
Author: David Hughes
Shareholder agreements: planning for worst case events
POST-TERMINATION NON-COMPETE CLAUSES The thing with business, especially small business, is that people tend to have their fingers in an
Read moreShould a Shareholder Agreement be executed as a deed or simply signed?
“Should my shareholder agreement be signed as a deed? Or should it be signed as a contract without a witness?
Read moreWhat are the contents of a shareholder agreement?
Download a FREE guide to the contents of a typical shareholder agreement. New businesses are often formed on a relatively
Read moreWhat is “due diligence” in a business sale and how does it work?
What is “due diligence” in a business sale? Due diligence is the name for the questions that a buyer will
Read moreCan an online business valuation calculator accurately predict my company’s sale value?
The fundamental problem with a business valuation calculator is that it relies on a pre-programmed multiplier of annual profit. How
Read moreCan a buyer claim for furloughed employees who transfer under TUPE?
Do employees on furlough leave transfer under TUPE like normal employees? Spolier alert >>> the answer is that it is
Read moreWhat is a shareholder agreement?
A Shareholder Agreement sets out the “rules of the game” when two or more people own a limited company together.
Read moreSocial Media Policy: what does it say?
A social media policy should be as integral to your business as a sickness policy. After all, your employees send
Read moreHow to incorporate an unincorporated association?
The reasons for wanting to incorporate an unincorporated association are most commonly because unincorporated associations give personal liability to the
Read moreTrading names for sole traders – a guide
A trading name is when a sole trader uses a business name different to their own name. For example: Joe
Read moreHow to convert from a sole trader to a limited company?
It’s a relatively simple process to convert your business from a sole trader to a limited company. Just follow these
Read moreWhat are the key features of a franchise?
The term ‘franchise’ is used to describe a wide variety of business relationships. However, most franchise experts agree that the
Read moreTop Reasons to Buy a Franchise
Franchising is a unique business format. It is also very popular. It tends to attract people who want the freedom
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