Director Disqualification – What You Need To Know Directors are legally responsible for running a company, and, under the Companies Act 2006, there are set statutory duties and responsibilities that all company directors must adhere to. These include (but are not limited to): Acting as per the company’s constitution; Only exercising powers for the purposes for …
The Bounce Back Loan Scheme was introduced to provide financial aid to small and medium-sized businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The scheme enabled small and medium-sized businesses to borrow up to £50,000 with no fees or interest payable for the first 12 months. After 12 months, an interest rate of 2.5% per year becomes …
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On 12 May 2021 the Rating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Bill (“the Bill”) had its first reading in the House of Commons and has now been published. This will be an interesting addition to the disqualification regime. The main changes to the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 (“the Act”) will be as follows: Section 6 …
A recap of the principles applicable to allegations by the Secretary of State of trading to the detriment of HMRC – The Secretary of State for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy v Raymond St John Murphy [2019] EWHC 459 (Ch) In The Secretary of State for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy v Raymond St John Murphy [2019] EWHC 459 …
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Compensation Orders in Director Disqualification Proceedings – the First Judgment Handed Down in 4 Years since its Implementation under the Regime In line with the aim of the disqualification regime, to make directors accountable for the consequences arising as a result of their unfit conduct, the Secretary of State may apply to court for a …
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What will happen if somebody finds out that I have been running a company whilst disqualified? From time to time, my colleagues in our specialist director disqualification department will receive a new enquiry and the prospective client will ask: “What would happen to me if the Secretary of State found out that I was running a company …
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If you’ve received a Section 16 letter, it means your conduct as a director has been investigated by the Insolvency Service working on behalf of the Secretary of State, and they obviously think there’s a case to answer. It will be headed something like: ‘This is a letter pursuant to Section 16 of the Company …
If you are a director of a limited company, you have a legal responsibility to be competent and honest. Businesses, consumers, and the Insolvency Service, rightly expect you to: Supply goods and services that have been paid for Keep proper company accounting records Send regular accounts and returns to Companies House Pay any tax your …
When you’re dealing with director disqualification, it’s important to use a solicitor who specialises in the subject. Don’t try to do it yourself, or things could go even more horribly wrong. But how do you decide which are the best director disqualification solicitors to appoint? This article explores some of the things you should consider before you …
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What is meant by director disqualification? A disqualification order is made under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 by the Court. The Act applies to a person who has been formally appointed as a director and so to someone who has carried out the functions of a director and to shadow directors. What is a …
