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August 9, 2019 In Bramwell Bate News By Bate Hallett

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How many directors need to sign? Signing documents that bind a company to obligations and potential liability is a key aspect of being a director of a company. It is part of the role when a director is guiding and running the company. While shareholders are required to ratify major transactions and key decisions, day to day, the directors are in control. They can delegate duties to CEOs and managers but ultimately have responsibility for directing and overseeing what the company employees...

August 9, 2019 In Bramwell Bate News By Bate Hallett

Sole Trader and Limited Liability Company-liability compared

A sole trader is a common ownership structure that can be used to operate a small business. The main operator of the business may be one person, supported by a family member such as a spouse. Operating a business may be risky if the right asset protection and insurance is not in place to support the sole operator. The extent of their liability is that they are personally liable for any business debt or loss, including taxes. For debt owing to...

August 9, 2019 In Bramwell Bate News By Bate Hallett

Overview of the new gun law changes

Following the Christchurch Terror Attack of March 15th 2019 changes to the gun laws in New Zealand have been made. The Arms (Prohibited Firearms, Magazines, and Parts) Amendment Bill came into force on 12th April 2019; which was rather swiftly by legislative standards. The aim of the Bill is to tighten gun control in New Zealand by amending the Arms Act 1983. The most significant change the Bill makes is prohibiting semi-automatic firearms, magazines, and parts that can be used to...