Events, Courses & Seminars

Introduction to Companies and the Company Secretary role in the Isle of Man

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Location: Online

Overview
This course provides a general introduction to the concept of companies and the role of the company secretary in the Isle of Man, covering both the Companies Act 20026 and the Companies Act 1931. It covers the formation, structure, and types of companies, as well as the statutory duties and practical aspects of the company secretary's role.

This course forms part of the 2025 ACSP CPD Programme.

Suitable for
Participants working in fund administration and corporate service administration looking for more details regarding companies and the responsibilities of a company secretary.

Online classroom
This course will be delivered via Teams.

For bulk bookings please email the PD team, who can arrange a discount. This applies to bookings of 5+ delegates onto a single course or for booking 5+ courses in one go.

Session content
Definition and Characteristics of a Company
Types of Companies (Private Limited, Public Limited, Limited by Shares, Limited by Guarantee, Unlimited)
Steps to Incorporate a Company
Company Structure (Shareholders, Directors, Officers)
Statutory Duties and Practical Aspects of the Company Secretary Role

Learning outcomes

Having attended this course, delegates will:

Understand the different types of companies and their characteristics.
Gain knowledge of the formation and incorporation process of companies.
Comprehend the role, responsibilities, and statutory duties of a company secretary

Tutor

Heather-Anne Hubbell

Heather-Anne Hubbell is a tax and risk specialist with an extensive legacy in financial services, strategic planning and governance who designs and delivers directors and company secretary training based on her experience as a director and company secretary and on working with global financial institutions and their directors’ responsibilities.

She has an LLB from Western Ontario and an LLM from Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto.

Heather-Anne now provides risk, governance and strategic transformation services to a range of international clients, as well as running a number of businesses in the UK and Channel Islands.

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