Registration
In this lesson, you'll learn the essential documents and procedures required to register a company under the Companies Act 2006.
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In this lesson
- 0:00 Company registration documents overview
- 0:46 Articles of association and default rules
- 1:45 Directors, company secretary and compliance
- 3:08 Share capital and shareholder information
- 4:05 Certificate of incorporation explained
- 5:19 Trading certificate requirements for PLCs
- 6:27 Penalties for non-compliance with PLC rules
About this lesson
We'll walk through what you need to file—from the memorandum and articles of association to the statement of capital and compliance documentation—and explain why each matters for exam purposes and practical company setup. You'll discover what you receive once registration is complete, including your certificate of incorporation and registration number, and understand the key differences between private and public company registration. For public companies, we'll cover the additional requirements for obtaining a trading certificate, including minimum share capital rules and the consequences of trading without one. This knowledge is essential for Corporate and Business Law papers and gives you a clear framework for understanding company formation from first principles.
Duration: 8m
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