annual return

annual return
Under the Companies Act 1985 in each calendar year a company must file a return in standard form at the Companies Registry showing details of its directors shareholders and other specified information (sections 363 and 364 Companies Acts 1985).

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annual return
a return made once a year by a company. Every company is required under the Companies Acts to make an annual return to the registrar made up to a date not later than its 'return date'. The return must specify: (i) the address of the registered office; (ii) the whereabouts of the register of members and debenture holders; (iii) a summary of the share capital and debentures; (iv) debts secured by mortgage or charge; (v) the identity of members; (vi) particulars of the company's directors and secretary.

Collins dictionary of law. . 2001.


annual return
An annual summary of a company's capital and shares, together with an up-to-date list of directors and shareholders with their names, addresses and number of shares held, occupation and other directorships of a director and statement of the indebtedness of the company in respect of any secured charges.
The Companies Act 1985 specifies the duty of a company to deliver an annual return and the contents of the annual return (sections 363–364).

Practical Law Dictionary. Glossary of UK, US and international legal terms. . 2010.

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