Shareholders' Circulating Resolution (Ordinary Resolutions and Special Resolutions)

This Shareholders' Circulating Resolution (Ordinary Resolutions and Special Resolutions) document serves to enable shareholders of a company to pass ordinary resolutions without needing to hold a meeting.

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Last updated December 17, 2024

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Shareholders' Circulating Resolution (Ordinary Resolutions and Special Resolutions)

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What is a shareholders' circulating resolution (ordinary resolutions and special resolutions)?

A shareholders' circulating resolution is a written document that allows company shareholders to pass ordinary or special resolutions without holding a physical meeting, provided all shareholders entitled to vote agree and sign the resolution.
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When should you use a shareholders' circulating resolution (ordinary resolutions and special resolutions)?

Use this resolution when all shareholders are likely to agree on a decision and you want to avoid the time and expense of holding a meeting, provided your company constitution allows it.
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What should be in a shareholders' circulating resolution (ordinary resolutions and special resolutions)?

The resolution should include a statement in favour, details of the decisions being made, and directions for any actions to implement the resolution, with all shareholders’ signatures confirming unanimous agreement.
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