Promoter Of A Company Case Study

706 Words2 Pages

Promoter of a company, their duties and liabilities how are they remunerated? 1. Introduction: The Companies Ordinance 1984 does not define the word 'promoter' any how attempts have been made in various judicial decisions. The persons who take initiative in the formation of the company are called promoters of the company. The prepare certain legal document and take all necessary steps necessary for the registration of the company. They convince responsible persons to act as first director of the company. Rights of the promoters: (i) Right to receive the preliminary expenses. (ii) Right to receive remuneration for their services. (iii) Right to receive the proportionate money from promoters. 2. Case law definition: Twyeross vs. Grant 1877 2 …show more content…

Preparation of documents: Promoter prepare essential documents for the formation of the company. V. Submission of documents: Promoters submit necessary document for the incorporation of the company. VI. Payment of expenses: Promoters pay preliminary expenses at the time of registration of the company. VII. Arrangement of business: Promoters make arrangement for the office, factory, machinery, staff, allotment of the shares and debenture. They take all steps for obtaining the certificate of commencement of the businesses. VIII. Decision of amount of capital: Promtors decide the amount of necessary capital and the necessary means to raise it. 7. Liabilities of promoter: I. Promoter's liability to disclose: The promoter of the company are under an obligation to disclose fully all material facts relating to the formation of the company for, the relationship between the promoters and a company is of fiduciary character. (i) Conditions: (a) A disclosure must be actual and express. (b) It must be made to a body of persons acting on the behalf of the persons. (c) Body of persons must be in position who can exercise independent judgment. II. Promoter's liability for secret profit: A promoter is answerable for any secret profit that he may have made during the formation of the

Open Document