Even if the company is owned by two brothers, a mother and daughter, or close friends, every expert lawyer, businessperson and accountant will recommend that you have such a shareholders agreement set up...

When starting a business there are many decisions to make Deciding the legal structure of your business is vital and it is common to choose a company structure; as this provides a number of benefits including asset protection and greater access to finances...

Unless shareholders in a company agree otherwise (in either a shareholders agreement or the company’s articles of association) they can transfer the shares they hold to anyone they like whenever they want to...

A Shareholders Agreement is simply a contract made between the shareholders of a company It governs the relationship between the shareholders, and between the shareholders and the company...

Times are tough We all know that…even corporate boards and the federal government are feeling the not-so-subtle pinch...

When most people think about stocks and shares, they tend start out with the idea that you try and buy stocks that are cheap, and then sell them later on when they are more expensive...

The future of Northern Rock, the beleaguered UK bank still remains uncertain after the deadline of 4 February 2008 for bids from interested parties...

Business incorporation is essential for developing and expanding your business Incorporation saves you from many hassles...

Choosing a transfer agent before your company goes public is an important part of the transition process – it’s not something to be taken lightly...

Whether you’ve created a corporation or limited liability company, you must maintain records Here’s a primer on the basic corporate records you need to maintain...