The many benefits of a business operating as a public limited company (PLC) include access to capital, liquidity, an opportunity to make acquisitions more easily and a more prestigious profile, as well as profit and tax advantages. There are, however, also various implications, and a public limited company is as likely as any other to prosper as a result of the use of the right company secretarial services, from a firm like London Registrars (https://www.london-registrars.co.uk). Continue reading
More about the London Registrars Meeting Management Service
At a time when so many of the companies that turn to London Registrars (https://www.london-registrars.co.uk) for assistance with corporate governance are likely to be continually outsourcing services so that they can focus more on their core business, they may also be interested in the Meeting Management Service that allows them to do much the same for their meetings. Continue reading
The Establishment of UK Branches of Foreign Companies
London Registrars (https://www.london-registrars.co.uk) has attracted acclaim for the quality of its company secretarial services and expertise in related areas, encompassing the likes of business consultancy and legal and business support. The situation is little different as far as company formations are concerned, with the firm providing advice in relation to limited company incorporation as well as the subject of this article – the registration of a branch of a foreign company in the UK. Continue reading
New non-executive director liability advice issued by ICSA
Non-executive directors (NED) who are clients of the company secretarial services of London Registrars (https://www.london-registrars.co.uk) will be aware that there are various penalties that can be imposed on them in the event of their failing to carry out their duties. Now, new guidance on their liability has been issued by the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA). Continue reading
Half of companies unaware of Bribery Act according to new research
As part of its corporate governance and legal support services, London Registrars (https://www.london-registrars.co.uk/) regularly updates clients on the ramifications of the Bribery Act 2010, which fights against bribery and corruption in the corporate arena. This is clearly a warranted service, given the fact that new research has revealed that half of companies in the UK are unaware that the Act even exists. Continue reading
Corporate Governance and Company Law to be modernised with EU Action Plan
Expert advisors on all things related to corporate governance, London Registrars (https://www.london-registrars.co.uk/), report on a new Action Plan put in place by the EU Commission intended to modernise and update corporate governance and company law in the European Union. Continue reading
New Research Indicates Board Gender Quotas Not Entirely Successful
Newly published research on behalf of the High Pay Centre and the Guardian newspaper indicates that compulsory quotas to ensure more women serve on the boards of limited companies are not entirely succeeding, reports corporate governance experts London Registrars (https://www.london-registrars.co.uk/). Continue reading
Employee Ownership – Engaging or Alienating?
At London Registrars (https://www.london-registrars.co.uk/) we offer company secretarial services, company formations, company compliance advice and implementation as well as company secretarial audit services and a whole host of business critical support solutions. And all of our specialists, from paralegals to accountants and from bookkeepers to administrators, not only care about our clients but care about our company and as a team that works so closely together we are lucky to have such talented and dedicated staff. Continue reading
Could Strict New Auditing Rules Affect your Company?
If you are a listed company anywhere in Europe, then you could be affected by strict new rules for auditors, reports leading company secretarial services provider London Registrars (https://www.london-registrars.co.uk/). Continue reading
1.3 Million Employers Affected by Auto-Enrolment Pensions
The biggest shake-up in pension reform for generations will affect 1.3 million employers in the UK. The auto-enrolment scheme will put the onus on employers to contribute to pensions on behalf of their staff, whether they are a multi-national corporation or an employer of just one member of staff, reports corporate support and company compliance advisers London Registrars (https://www.london-registrars.co.uk/). Continue reading