How Long Does a Director’s Guarantee Last?
Signing a director’s guarantee is a common request if you are a director of a company entering an agreement. It’s…
5 Dangers of Signing a Director’s Guarantee
As a director of a company, you may be asked to sign a director’s guarantee when the company is entering…
What are Replaceable Rules in the Corporations Act?
Every company needs a corporate governance structure that can help control risk and formalise decision-making. The replaceable rules in the…
How Will the Recent Changes to Insolvency Law Affect My Company?
In September 2017 there were several changes to insolvency law in Australia. The reforms have the potential to assist company directors…
How Do Directors’ Duties Apply in Meetings?
Directors manage a company, while shareholders are the owners of the company. The shareholders entrust the oversight of the company…
What is the Director’s Duty Not to Improperly Use Their Position?
Shareholders own a company, while directors manage the company. The law imposes duties on directors to protect shareholders, including the…
When is a Company or Board Resolution Required?
A private company is an entity owned by shareholders and operated by directors. Shareholders often have the right to appoint…
What is the Purpose and Process of Members’ Meetings?
Members’ meetings, or shareholders’ meetings, are held when the company needs to make an important decision that requires the vote…
I Want to Remove a Company Director – What Rules Apply?
Many business founders go into business with a partner (or partners) and set up a private company where each founder…
I’m a Director. When Am I Responsible for My Company Debts?
A limited liability company is an independent legal entity. This means that, if someone sues the company, they are suing…
