Can a Minor Own Shares in a Private Limited Company? - A Bitesized Guide

Introduction

Whether a child may be permitted to be a shareholder in a company is a common query (particularly in smaller family-owned companies).

If you are involved in advising companies and are unsure of the legal position in relation to children owning shares, then this short webinar is for you.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Definition of a minor
• Companies Act 2006
• Articles of association requirements
• Reasons to consider not permitting a minor to hold shares:
• Contract law risks
• Personal liability of directors
• Voting issues
• Future sale difficulties
• Practical solutions

This pre-recorded webinar will be streamed at 12:30pm on Monday 8th July 2024 and will remain available to view by delegates who have registered by then for 90 days.