Course description
Whether a child may be permitted to be a shareholder in a company is a common query (particularly in smaller family-owned companies).
If you are involved in advising companies and are unsure of the legal position in relation to children owning shares, then this short webinar is for you.
Join renowned speaker Jackie Sheldon as she discusses articles of association requirements, Companies Act 2006, and reasons to consider not permitting a minor to hold shares, including contract law risks, personal liability of directors, voting issues, and future sale difficulties.
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Introduction
Whether a child may be permitted to be a shareholder in a company is a common query (particularly in smaller family-owned companies).
If you are involved in advising companies and are unsure of the legal position in relation to children owning shares, then this short webinar is for you.
What You Will Learn
This webinar will cover the following:
- Definition of a minor
- Companies Act 2006
- Articles of association requirements
- Reasons to consider not permitting a minor to hold shares:
- Contract law risks
- Personal liability of directors
- Voting issues
- Future sale difficulties
- Practical solutions
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