Consent to Short Notice: General Meeting to Change Company Name

This consent to short notice of general meeting can be used to obtain shareholder consent to convene a general meeting to change the company’s registered name on short notice.

When can a general meeting be called on short notice?

Ordinarily, in accordance with section 307 of the Companies Act 2006, 14 clear days’ notice must be given of a general meeting.

However, private companies may agree to a shorter notice period if a majority of members agree. This majority must hold at least 90% of the shares giving the right to attend and vote at the meeting, although the articles can raise this to 95%. It is therefore necessary to check the articles to see if a 95% majority is required.

What this consent form requires

The consent form must be signed by each shareholder.

The notice of general meeting should be attached to the consent notice.

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