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Glasgow Office HBJ Gateley Wareing 146 West Regent Street GLASGOW G2 2RZ MAP T: 0141 221 8251 F: 0141 226 4799 Edinburgh Office HBJ Gateley Wareing Exchange Tower 19 Canning Street Edinburgh EH3 8EH T: 0131 228 2400 F: 0131 222 9800 Registered office HBJ Gateley Wareing Exchange Tower 19 Canning Street Edinburgh EH3 8EH Registered Number SO300755 |
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Q. I have set up a new business as a private limited company. What information do I need on my company letterhead? A. The following information should be displayed on all
company letters and order forms: |
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Q. What is the minimum number of directors the private limited company can have? A. This is dependent upon the terms of the Articles of Association
of the company but generally the minimum is two directors, one of
whom can also act as company secretary. It is also permitted to
have one sole director, however another individual must then act
as company secretary. |
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Q. I am considering becoming a partner in a firm, are there ways of limiting my liability? A. In an everyday partnership partners are liable for the
debts and obligations without limit. There are other types of partnership
entity, however, where it is possible to limit liability. These
are either limited partnerships or limited liability partnerships. |
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Q. In Scotland, who is entitled to execute a deed on behalf of a limited company? A. A deed should be signed by a director of secretary or
authorised person before one witness. Alternatively it may be signed
by two directors or by one director and the company secretary or
by two authorised officials without a witness. |
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Q. What is a company limited by guarantee? A. This is a private company which is limited by guarantee
rather than by shares. Each member undertakes to pay a specified
amount if the company is wound up while he is a member or within
a year after he ceases to be a member. Often charities or other
non-trading companies use this type of corporate vehicle. |
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Q. Who is entitled to inspect the statutory registers of a company? A. The statutory registers of a company should be available
for inspection by members, creditors and the general public for
at least two hours daily during business hours. |
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Q. How do I go about changing my company's name? A. Firstly, check with Companies House as to whether the
name is available and thereafter the name may be changed by the
passing of a special resolution of the members of the company. Once
the special resolution has been passed a copy of the resolution
changing the company name must be filed at Companies House within
15 days of its passing together with a cheque for £10. |
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To discuss your requirements, please get in touch with: Calum Jones (Partner) Telephone: 0141 221 8251 Email: View Profile |
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of registration of the company and its registered number; |
Frequently asked questions Select the relevant business area below to see the appropriate FAQs. 
Commercial Property
Construction
Corporate
Employment
Environment and Planning
Insolvency
Technology & Media
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Litigation
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