Death of a sole director of a private limited company
For private limited companies which have adopted the model articles for private companies limited by shares, the position is fairly simple. Where a sole shareholder/director has died, the deceased’s personal representatives have the right (under article 17 (2) of the model articles) to appoint a new director of the company, by notice in writing.
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6 FAQs about [Death of a sole director of a private limited company]
Should a private limited company have a sole director?
It is commonplace for a private limited company to have a sole director who is also the sole shareholder. However, problems can arise if a succession plan is not in place to prepare for the company’s future following the death of this sole director shareholder.
What happens if a sole director shareholder dies?
As such, when a sole director shareholder dies there are two key issues that must be addressed: Who will their shares be transferred to? How will a new director be appointed? If a sole director shareholder has a Will, then their shares are usually passed to their personal representatives (PRs) on death.
What happens if a shareholder dies in a private company?
The death of a shareholder and/or director in a private company is upsetting for loved ones and can cause real business uncertainty.
Can a surviving shareholder appoint a new director?
If the deceased is the company’s sole director, but there are other shareholders, the surviving shareholders can hold a meeting to appoint a new company director. What if it is the sole shareholder and director?
Can a person appoint a director if a sole director dies?
It could be as simple as including the right for the personal representatives to appoint a director on the death of a sole director, or including rights to allow surviving shareholders the first opportunity to buy the deceased’s shares.
Can an executor appoint a director to a company with no shareholders?
Depending on when a company was incorporated (and whether its articles have since been updated) may determine whether an executor can appoint a director to a company that has no shareholders or directors following the death of its sole director shareholder.
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