The rule
| Most companies | Four each calendar year, no more than 120 days apart |
| Small companies, OPCs, dormant companies and start-ups | One in each half of the calendar year, at least 90 days apart |
| Start-ups | Only private companies that are up to date with AOC-4 and MGT-7 |
| OPC with one director | No meetings. Decisions go in the minutes book |
| New companies | First meeting within 30 days of incorporation |
| Source | Section 173 of the Companies Act and Secretarial Standard 1 |
Can we meet by video?
Yes. Directors can join by video call, and it counts as attendance.
Can the board decide without a meeting?
Yes, for most matters, by a resolution passed by circulation. Some decisions need a meeting.
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