Ordinary Resolution Of Shareholders Template for England and Wales

Create a bespoke document in minutes,  or upload and review your own.

4.6 / 5
4.8 / 5

Let's create your Ordinary Resolution Of Shareholders

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Get your first 2 documents free

Your data doesn't train Genie's AI

You keep IP ownership of your information

Key Requirements PROMPT example:

Ordinary Resolution Of Shareholders

"I need an Ordinary Resolution of Shareholders to approve the appointment of Jane Smith as a new director and authorize the board to set her remuneration package, to be effective from March 15, 2025."

Document background
An Ordinary Resolution of Shareholders is a fundamental tool in corporate governance under English and Welsh law. It is used when companies need to make decisions that require shareholder approval but don't need the higher threshold of a special resolution. The document must include specific details about the meeting or written resolution process, the exact text of the resolution, voting results, and appropriate certification. It's essential for maintaining proper corporate records and demonstrating compliance with the Companies Act 2006 and the company's constitutional documents.
Suggested Sections

1. Company Details: Full registered name, company number, registered office

2. Meeting Details: Date, time, location (if physical meeting) or method (if virtual/written)

3. Resolution Text: Clear statement of the resolution being proposed

4. Voting Results: Record of votes for, against, and abstentions

5. Certification: Statement confirming the resolution was duly passed

Optional Sections

1. Preamble: Background information explaining why the resolution is needed - used when context is needed for complex decisions

2. Quorum Statement: Confirmation that quorum requirements were met - used when required by articles of association

3. Proxy Details: Information about proxy appointments - used when proxies were used in voting

Suggested Schedules

1. Attendance Register: List of shareholders present or represented

2. Voting Record: Detailed breakdown of votes cast by each shareholder

3. Supporting Documents: Any relevant documents referenced in the resolution

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ Genie AI | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

Relevant Industries
Relevant Teams
Relevant Roles
Industries

Companies Act 2006 - Sections 282-283: Primary legislation defining ordinary resolutions, setting out voting thresholds (simple majority - over 50%), notice requirements, and filing requirements with Companies House

Model Articles of Association: Default provisions for company decision-making that may be modified by company's own articles

Names and Trading Disclosures Regulations 2015: Regulations governing requirements for company identification in official documents

Company's Articles of Association: Company's own constitutional document containing specific rules and procedures for shareholder resolutions

Shareholders' Agreement: Additional agreement between shareholders that may contain specific provisions affecting resolution procedures

Notice Period Requirements: Minimum 14 clear days notice required unless shorter notice agreed by shareholders

Voting Rights Procedures: Rules governing how votes are counted and weighted, including proxy voting arrangements

Record Keeping Requirements: Obligations to maintain proper records of resolutions and voting outcomes

Companies House Filing Requirements: Statutory requirement to file certain resolutions with Companies House within 15 days

Teams

Employer, Employee, Start Date, Job Title, Department, Location, Probationary Period, Notice Period, Salary, Overtime, Vacation Pay, Statutory Holidays, Benefits, Bonus, Expenses, Working Hours, Rest Breaks,  Leaves of Absence, Confidentiality, Intellectual Property, Non-Solicitation, Non-Competition, Code of Conduct, Termination,  Severance Pay, Governing Law, Entire Agreemen

Find the exact document you need

Resolution In Lieu Of A Shareholders Meeting

A formal written document under English and Welsh law allowing private companies to pass shareholder resolutions without holding a physical meeting.

find out more

General Meeting Resolution For Appointment Of Director

A formal resolution document under English and Welsh law recording shareholders' decision to appoint a new director at a general meeting.

find out more

Resolution Of The Sole Shareholder

A formal document under English and Welsh law recording decisions made by a company's sole shareholder.

find out more

Resolution By Shareholders

A formal document under English and Welsh law recording decisions made by company shareholders, compliant with the Companies Act 2006.

find out more

Board Resolution For Approval Of Shareholders Agreement

A formal board resolution under English and Welsh law documenting the approval of a shareholders agreement and authorizing its execution.

find out more

Unanimous Resolution Of Shareholders

A formal written agreement under English and Welsh law documenting a unanimous decision made by all shareholders of a company.

find out more

Circular Resolution Of Shareholders

A formal written document under English and Welsh law enabling shareholders to pass resolutions without holding a physical meeting.

find out more

Annual General Meeting Resolution

A formal record of decisions made at a company's Annual General Meeting under English and Welsh law.

find out more

Shareholder Special Resolution

A formal document under English and Welsh law recording shareholder decisions requiring 75% majority approval.

find out more

Ordinary Resolution Of Shareholders

A formal document under English and Welsh law recording a company decision approved by simple majority of shareholders' votes.

find out more

General Meeting Resolution

A formal record of shareholder decisions made at a company general meeting under English and Welsh law.

find out more

Download our whitepaper on the future of AI in Legal

By providing your email address you are consenting to our Privacy Notice.
Thank you for downloading our whitepaper. This should arrive in your inbox shortly. In the meantime, why not jump straight to a section that interests you here: https://www.genieai.co/our-research
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Genie’s Security Promise

Genie is the safest place to draft. Here’s how we prioritise your privacy and security.

Your documents are private:

We do not train on your data; Genie’s AI improves independently

All data stored on Genie is private to your organisation

Your documents are protected:

Your documents are protected by ultra-secure 256-bit encryption

Our bank-grade security infrastructure undergoes regular external audits

We are ISO27001 certified, so your data is secure

Organizational security

You retain IP ownership of your documents

You have full control over your data and who gets to see it

Innovation in privacy:

Genie partnered with the Computational Privacy Department at Imperial College London

Together, we ran a £1 million research project on privacy and anonymity in legal contracts

Want to know more?

Visit our Trust Centre for more details and real-time security updates.