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As company director, you take on many legal requirements and duties. You must know what they are and when you need to complete them.
This director information hub is a home for information and guidance to help current and future directors. It only takes a minute to learn the essentials.
As a director, you’re responsible for making sure that you and your company comply with all relevant laws, regulations and rules.
Guidance about personal guarantees
If you’ve decided that setting up a company and becoming a director is the best way forward for your business, it’s important to know the rules involved.
General guidance about director disqualification sanctions, what they mean and applying for a licence.
Failing to meet your obligations can lead to serious consequences, including criminal charges, civil penalties or other action against you or the company.
Report a disqualified director for working illegally to The Insolvency Service - complain using the online form
There are potential consequences for you, the director, if your company suffers insolvency.
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