Direct answer
GOV.UK explains that a company limited by shares needs at least one shareholder and that a director can also be a shareholder.
Official-source position
GOV.UK provides current guidance on company type, directors, shareholders, PSC information, constitutional documents, company name, registered office, SIC code, registration and post-registration steps.
Practical checklist
- Identify the initial shareholder(s).
- Confirm share ownership information.
- Prepare the statement of capital where required.
- Keep ownership records consistent with the filed information.
Frequently asked questions
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