Written Shareholders' Resolution Template
A written shareholders' resolution lets a UK company's shareholders formally approve a decision without holding a general meeting — as allowed under the Companies Act 2006.
What this shareholders' resolution covers
- Ordinary or special resolution type
- What is being resolved
- Circulation to eligible shareholders
- The 28-day statutory lapse period
- Effect once passed
When you need a written shareholders' resolution
- Approving a company name change
- Amending the articles of association
- Any shareholder decision that doesn’t require a physical meeting
The legal framework
Understanding the law behind a written shareholders' resolution helps you use it well. Here is the key UK legislation that applies:
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between an ordinary and special resolution?
An ordinary resolution needs a simple majority (over 50%) of votes cast. A special resolution — needed for things like changing the articles or the company name — needs at least 75%.
Do I need to file this at Companies House?
Some resolutions, particularly special resolutions, must be filed at Companies House within 15 days. Ordinary resolutions usually don't need filing unless they affect statutory registers — check which applies to your specific resolution.
How Legal Lift helps
Answer a few plain-English questions and our AI generator produces a tailored shareholders' resolution, ready to edit, download as PDF or Word. Every template is kept current with UK law.