Company Formation
Company Minutes Template
Company minutes record what was discussed and decided at board or general meetings. Keeping accurate minutes is a legal requirement and good governance.
What this company minutes covers
- Date, attendees and apologies
- Matters discussed
- Decisions and resolutions
- Action points
- Signature of the chair
When you need a company minutes
- Holding board or shareholder meetings
- Recording formal decisions
- Meeting statutory record-keeping duties
The legal framework
Understanding the law behind a company minutes helps you use it well. Here is the key UK legislation that applies:
Companies Act 2006
The principal statute governing UK companies — directors' duties, share capital, filing obligations, articles of association and resolutions all derive from it.
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023
Introduced enhanced Companies House identity verification and transparency requirements being rolled out across 2025–2026.
Insolvency Act 1986
Relevant to directors' duties as a company approaches financial difficulty.
On the horizon. Companies House identity-verification requirements under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 continue to be phased in, affecting directors and persons with significant control.
Frequently asked questions
Are companies required to keep minutes?
Yes. The Companies Act requires minutes of meetings to be kept, generally for at least ten years.
Who signs the minutes?
Typically the chair of the meeting, once the minutes are approved as accurate.
How Legal Lift helps
Answer a few plain-English questions and our AI generator produces a tailored company minutes, ready to edit, download as PDF or Word, and e-sign with LegalSign. Every template is kept current with UK law, and our SRA-regulated solicitor partners are available if you'd like it reviewed.
This page explains the law in general terms to help you understand your company minutes. It is information, not legal advice. For guidance on your specific circumstances, our SRA-regulated solicitor partners are here to help.