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JORDANS SAYS GET YOUR COMPANY FIT FOR 2008

Jordans, the UK‘s largest independent provider of professional business services and information to companies and their advisers, has launched a Company Healthcheck service.

The Company Healthcheck is designed to address current challenges of the Companies Act 2006 and Charities Act 2006, as faced by private companies, charitable companies, not-for-profit companies, trading subsidiaries of charities or non-charitable “not-for-profit” companies limited by guarantee.

The Companies Act 2006 was passed with the express aim of simplifying company administration and reducing red tape, while the Charities Act is the biggest upheaval for the charitable sector in England and Wales for over 400 years.

Cecile Gillard, Head of Charities and Voluntary Sector and an expert in company administration says: “We have developed our Company Healthcheck in direct response to feedback from our customers. 

“Many company directors and trustees of charitable companies are concerned about the changes, uncertain which obligations have been removed and which still apply under their company‘s articles, what constitutional changes should be made and what the practical implications are for their organisation. 

“Our new service can address all of these issues, give valuable peace of mind and ensure that your company can take advantage of the opportunities available.”

Both the Companies Act and the Charities Act herald a period of unprecedented change and are being implemented in stages, with transitional rules for existing companies and supplementary regulations adding further requirements.

Jordans will review and make recommendations to update the company‘s memorandum and articles of association, providing a comprehensive checklist of the areas in need of revision, advise on future action and provide guidance on making the appropriate amendments.

There are significant changes for charitable and commercial companies, not-for-profit companies and trading subsidiaries of charities, in particular relating to members‘ rights, general meetings, directors‘ duties, charitable purposes/objects and, for charities, their  public benefit obligations.  There are also changes in reporting and public accountability requirements.

Cecile Gillard says: “UK companies of all kinds are facing an unprecedented level of legislation, compliance is essential but it‘s not all bad news.

“New Year is the time we all make our resolutions, here‘s one you really should act on – Health check your company‘s constitution!

“There are some real opportunities and our new Healthcheck service can ensure that your commercial or charitable company is getting the most out of the changes whilst, of course, complying with the new rules.”

For more information about Jordans‘ Company Healthcheck just visit http://www.jordans.co.uk or call 0117 918 1497 for more information.

ENDS             25th February 2008

For further information please contact Neil Fraser, Sturgess Van Damme, on 01275 349011 or email neil@sturgessvandamme.co.uk  

Note to editors

• Jordans Limited has been providing professional business services for over 140 years. These services now include company formations and administration in the UK and internationally, business information and conveyancing support. 
• Jordans have been offering company formations for all of its 140 years.  As well as forming all types of companies, they provide software – Incorporator - for clients who undertake volume formations and PCSec, a software package which helps company secretaries administer their companies.
• Jordans have been providing international corporate services for many years. With offices in Bristol, London and five offshore locations (Jersey, Gibraltar, Cyprus, British Virgin Islands and Seychelles) Jordans Ltd is able to provide full UK and international support for their clients.  International services include setting up UK or offshore companies and trusts, company management and professional trusteeship.
• Jordans‘ business information services include company searches, data sales (either large or small batches of data on companies and directors) and three branded products – JordanWatch, a database of information and reports on companies, NameGuard, a company name-watching service, and KYC (Know Your Client) Reports used for anti-money laundering information. 
• Jordans Limited has been in the property search business for 30 years and has been offering online search ordering for several years.  Their service spans more than 70 different searches, ranging from all the standard searches, including local authority, drainage and environmental, to the many special requirements for individual properties and localities, such as searches for mining, transport and chancel repair.
• Jordans has over 100 years of conveyancing experience and is one of only three National Land Information Search channels providing local authority searches electronically. The company offers a comprehensive HIPs package, delivering all elements of the pack efficiently and within the quickest possible time.
• Jordans are committed to providing a first-class service and enjoy a reputation for quality, reliability and professionalism.