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Section 173 of the Companies Act 2013: Meetings of Board

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The text of section 173 with its amendments and notifications: the first board meeting within 30 days of incorporation, at least four meetings a year with no more than 120 days between them, seven days' written notice, and the relaxation letting a private company that is a startup hold one meeting in each half of the calendar year, at least 90 days apart.

  • Otherwise, at least four board meetings a year, no more than 120 days apart.
  • A private company that is a startup needs only one meeting in each half-year, 90 days apart.
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  1. What do I actually do at a board meeting, and how do I run one so it helps me instead of wasting a day?

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