For Company Directors

Director duties, ECCTA 2023 identity verification, Companies House compliance, and personal liability risks.

Reviewed 2026-05-22

Common Problems

Director ID verification (ECCTA 2023)

Personal liability for company debts

Shareholder dispute or unfair prejudice petition

Insolvency: which procedure?

Wrongful or fraudulent trading

Key Legal Topics

Company & Commercial Law

Company formation, directors' duties, insolvency, and partnership law.

Commercial Law

The legal framework governing commercial transactions — the sale of goods, agency relationships, exclusion clauses, and international trade.

Insolvency & Restructuring Law

Corporate and personal insolvency, administration, liquidation, CVAs, bankruptcy, and IVAs.

Useful Guides

Registering a Charity

How to register a charity with the Charity Commission for England & Wales.

Charity Law

Starting a Business (Company Formation)

How to incorporate a limited company in England & Wales, including legal requirements and ongoing obligations.

Company & Commercial Law

Letter Templates

Freedom of Information Request

Statutory request for information from a UK public authority under the FOIA 2000.

Legal Tools & Calculators

Statutory interest calculator

Interest accrued on a debt or judgment over a period.

Pre-action protocol checklist

14-step checklist before issuing court proceedings.

Settlement agreement validity check

Statutory requirements under s.203 ERA 1996 for a binding settlement.

When to Get Legal Advice

Directors facing investigation, disqualification proceedings, or potential personal liability should instruct a corporate or insolvency solicitor immediately. Sections 213/214 Insolvency Act 1986 (wrongful/fraudulent trading) carry significant personal exposure.