A concise, straightforward and jargon-free guide.' - ''Business Executive''. 'This is a practical handbook to help the newly appointed company secretary of a private limited company and will help in getting things right from the start.' - ''All About Making Money''. All public and private companies are required by law to appoint a company secretary. With a wide range of responsibilities, they are effectively a company's chief administration officer. If you are setting up a company or will be acting as the company secretary, this fully revised new edition will help you get to grips with all the basic aspects of compliance required by the Companies Act. It helps you get it right from the start, preventing problems arising during the day-to-day administration, and avoiding potentially costly omissions. Every topic is covered, including: types of company; formation of companies; directors' duties; keeping statutory records; board meetings; share transactions and dividends; and dissolution of a company. Helen Ashton leads you through the maze of detail with this comprehensive, jargon-free guide to the duties involved. Up-to-date with all the latest legislation, it also includes useful addresses and examples of the necessary official documentation.