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Company Law
Director
1.1 Appointment and Qualifications:
- Directors are appointed to manage the company’s operations
- There are no specific professional qualifications required unless specified in the Articles of
Association (AOA) of the company
1.3 Duties:
- Act in accordance with the company’s AOA and in good faith to promote the company’s
objectives.
- Exercise duties with due care, skill, and diligence, avoiding conflicts of interest.
- Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information and proper approval of related party transactions
1.4 Liabilities and Penalties:
- Directors can be held jointly or individually liable for acts prejudicial to the company’s
interests.
- Penalties for violations can range from fines to imprisonment, particularly for fraud-related
offenses
2. Auditor
2.1 Role and Responsibilities:
- Auditors examine and verify the accuracy of a company’s financial statements and ensure
compliance with statutory requirements.
- They must maintain independence and cannot hold financial interests in the audited company
2.2 Appointment and Removal:
- Appointed by shareholders in the AGM for a term of five years.
- Can be removed before the term ends by a special resolution of the shareholders and prior
approval from the central government
2.3 Duties:
- Conduct thorough audits, report on financial statements’ accuracy, and ensure that the company
complies with financial regulations
3.Share Capital
4.Loan Capital
6.Automatic Crystallization
6.1 Definition:
- The automatic conversion of a floating charge into a fixed charge upon the occurrence of
specified events, such as default or insolvency.
- Ensures the lender’s interest in the company’s assets becomes specific and enforceable
7.Meeting
7.1 Types of Meetings:
- Annual General Meeting (AGM): Held yearly to discuss company performance, elect
directors, and approve financial statements.
- Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM): Called to discuss urgent matters requiring
shareholder approval.
- Board Meetings: Regular meetings of the board of directors to discuss and decide on company
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7.2 Procedures:
- Proper notice must be given to all entitled participants.
- Quorum requirements must be met for the meeting to be valid.
- Resolutions are passed through voting, with minutes recorded for official purposes
8.Winding Up
8.1 Types:
- Voluntary Winding Up: Initiated by the shareholders or creditors when the company is
solvent.
- Compulsory Winding Up: Ordered by a court, typically when the company is insolvent and
unable to pay its debts
8.2 Process:
- Involves selling off company assets to pay off creditors.
- Remaining assets, if any, are distributed among shareholders according to their shareholding
9.Promoters
9.1 Role and Responsibilities:
- Promoters undertake the initial steps to form a company, including preparing incorporation
documents and raising initial capital.
- Responsible for the company’s formation, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and
often hold the initial board positions
9.2 Duties:
- Must disclose any personal interest in transactions with the company.
- Cannot make secret profits and must act in the best interest of the company during its formation
10.Company Secretary
10.1 Role and Functions:
- Ensures compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Maintains company records, manages shareholder communication, and advises the board on
governance matters