Introduction to Company Law and Administration
| Duration | 1 Day |
| Level | Introductory |
| Suitable for | Applicable to all new financial sector employees as well as those who have transferred into the company environment and who wish to gain a basic knowledge in this area |
| CPD hours | 6 hours |
| Cost |
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Course Content
- Definition of a company
- The advantages and disadvantages of the company and comparison with other business entities
- Features of a company, highlighting the concept and importance of separate legal personality
- The veil of incorporation and how it may be lifted
- How to incorporate and wind up a company
- Mem & Arts and their role as a company’s written constitution
- What is share capital?
- Definition of shareholders and their rights
- Who can be a director?
- Director’s duties, liabilities and powers
- The company secretary and statutory records
Learning Outcomes
Having attended this course, delegates will:
- Be familiar with the differences between shareholders and directors and their respective rights, powers, duties and liabilities, including offshore management and control
- Understand the company secretary's role and the importance of statutory records
- Be able to apply the knowledge gained to improve their daily working lives