Overview

1 October 2009 brings about the final phase of implementation of the Companies Act 2006. In this edition, we summarise some of the key changes being introduced and consider their impact on companies incorporated both before and after this date.

Significant changes considered in this edition:
- Constitutional changes: memorandum and articles of association and share capital
- Change of company name
- Shareholder Rights Directive
- Overseas companies
- Registration of charges
- Directors’ service addresses
In addition, all Companies House forms will be changing from 1 October 2009. Set out at the end of this briefing note is a short table highlighting some of the key ones to be aware of.

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