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Director

Also writtendirectorssole director

A person who runs the company and answers for it.

What it is

The directors make the company’s decisions, prepare its accounts and are legally responsible for it — even where a secretary helps. A “sole director” is a company’s only director.

What it is not

Not necessarily an owner: the directors run the company, its members own it. One person can be both.

Place by place

  • Jersey

    A private company needs at least one, aged 18 or over.

  • Guernsey

    At least one at all times, each registered with the Guernsey Registry before being appointed.

  • Alderney

    At least one, who need not live in Alderney.

  • United Kingdom

    At least one, aged 16 or over, who need not live in the UK. Names and a service address are public.

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