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Chapter 10

Resolutions

Type: % To When used?
required Registrar?
to pass:

Special ≥75% Yes – within When the law or the articles state a
15 days special resolution should be used.

For example

 Alter name.

 Wind up company.

 Alter articles.

 Reduce share capital.

Ordinary >50% Only if Used whenever the law or the articles do
required by not require a special resolution.
statute

Written Same Yes if a Can be used for any decision apart from
(private majority 75% resolutions requiring special notice.
companies as majority is
only) required in required Members cannot revoke their agreement.
GM The date of the resolution is the date
when the necessary majority has been
reached. The resolution must be passed
within 28 days of its circulation

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