This ICSA Handbook is a practical guide to the legislation governing companies and company secretarial procedures. Coverage is comprehensive - from incorporation to winding up - detailing along the way the procedures associated with boards of directors, company meetings, corporate compliance, reporting, shares and share registration. The Handbook also includes chapters on public issues, corporate governance, company investigations and insolvency. This new edition has been completely revised and updated to include all the changes resulting from the implementation of the Companies Act 2006.