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	Untitled Document Companies Act 2006 First commencement provisions: 20 January 2007 The first provisions of the Companies Act 2006 which substantially affect private companies came into force on 20 January 2007. The company communication provisions allow companies greater freedom to communicate with their members, debenture holders and others using e-communications. In particular, these facilitate the use of emails and website, provided that appropriate consents are obtained from members. In addition, a new provision imposing personal liability on directors for mis-statements or omissions in company reports also come in to force. For more information either of these provisions email oswaldsinfo@oswalds.co.uk

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	7 May 2008 New Statutory Instruments published for consultation. BERR has published a set of draft Statutory Instruments, all of which will come into force on 1 October 2008, for consultation. Read more 28 March 2008 From 6 April 2008 private companies no longer need to appoint a company secretary Read more 20 March 2008 SIs for April 2008 implementation issued. Read more 17 December 2007 Fifth Commencement Order published. Read more 13 December 2007 Final commencement timetable announced. Read more

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