Statutory Meeting
Once the share structure has been defined, a statutory meeting is called, during which the following are determined:
- Adoption of the Articles of Association (by-laws).
- Ratification of any contracts entered into and any expenses incurred by the promoters in promoting the company.
- Fixing the amount of remuneration, if any, to be paid to the promoters.
- Fixing the number of preference shares, if any, to be issued, and the nature and extent of the preferential rights accruing to them.
- Fixing the number of ordinary shares or preference shares to be allotted as fully or partly paid-up otherwise than in money, if any, and the
- amount up to which they shall be considered as paid-up.
- Appointment of the initial director(s) and auditor(s) and determination of the respective powers of the directors.
After the statutory meeting is held, the promoters must hand over all businesses to the directors of the company.