How to appoint accountants to a 1931 Act Company.

Almost all 1931 Act companies are audit exempt, (see members resolution to dispense with the requirement to appoint auditors).  The appointment of accountants is directors’ business and is dealt with as a directors resolution. Step 1 – Negotiate terms with the...

How to change the Secretary of a 1931 Act Company.

The Company Secretary of a 1931 Act company is appointed by a directors resolution. The steps below detail the necessary steps:- Step 1 – New Company Secretary signs a consent to act letter. The resigning secretary (if any) signs a resignation letter. See draft...

How to change the directors of a 1931 Act Company.

Generally (but not always), the Articles of Association of the 1931 Act company permit directors to be appointed by a directors resolution and in practice this is the usual mechanism for appointing directors. The steps below are relevant in this case. Step 1 –...

How to change the nominated officer of a 1931 Act Company.

Subject to some minor exceptions, Section 6 of the Beneficial Ownership Act 2017, requires every Isle of Man incorporated entity to appoint a nominated officer. The nominated officer can be either an Isle of Man resident person or a corporate service provider. Non...

How to change the name of your 1931 Act Company.

Under section 19 of the Isle of Man Companies Act 1931, a Company may, subject to the approval of the name by the registrar, change its name by Special Resolution. The Special Resolution can be passed in a general meeting but, for companies with a small number of...

How to change the Articles of your 1931 Act Company.

Under section 10 of the Isle of Man Companies Act 1931, a Company may alter or add to its articles of association by Special Resolution. The Special Resolution can be passed in a general meeting but, for companies with a small number of shareholders it’s...