Step | Action | Documentation | Signatures? | Timing | Originals? | Notarization/ Certification? |
Waiver of Step? |
Miscellaneous |
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1 |
Convening of GM. |
Convening notice. |
Yes, to be signed by the Chairman or the Vice-Chairman of the BoD (as set out in the AoA). |
At least 8 calendar days prior to the GM (unless the AoA requires a longer notice period). |
No. |
No. |
Yes, if the entire Stock Capital is represented and the majority of the BoD and BSA members attend the GM. |
Convening notice to be published on the official journal of record of the Italian Government (in Italian: “Gazzetta Ufficiale”) at least 15 calendar days prior to the GM. However, if allowed in the AoA, the convening notice may be just sent to all Shareholders, BoD members and BSA members. |
2 |
GM. |
Minutes of the GM. |
Yes, to be signed by the Chairman of the GM and the Secretary of the GM. |
At the date as stipulated in the convening notice (unless waived, cf. Step 1). |
Yes, the original Minutes has to be kept in the Company Book. |
No. |
No, however, the GM may be held by audio conference, if permitted by the AoA. Please note that the Chairman of the GM and the Secretary must be physically present in the same place. |
|
3 |
Filling of application with the Italian Business Register. |
(i) Application form (electronic); (ii) Minutes of the GM; (iii) Valid identity document of the appointed BoD member; (iv) Standard form of the Company Register. |
Yes, standard form of the Company Register to be signed by appointed BoD member. |
Within 30 calendar days from the GM. |
Yes, although for the purpose of the filling, a scanned copy is sufficient. |
No. |
No. |
If the appointed BoD member is also the legal representative of the Company, he needs to fill in an application form with the Italian Revenue Agency. |
1
Step 1
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2
Step 2
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3
Step 3
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0-38 days** *However, less than 8 days is possible if Step 1 is waived. Also, publishing in the official journal, if required, requires longer notice period. **The need for a physical meeting may take additional time. |
Step | Action | Documentation | Signatures? | Timing | Originals? | Notarization/ Certification? |
Waiver of Step? |
Miscellaneous |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Convening of GM. |
Convening notice. |
Yes, to be signed by the Chairman or the Vice-Chairman of the BoD (as set out in the AoA). |
At least 8 calendar days prior to the GM (unless the AoA requires a longer notice period). |
No. |
No. |
Yes, if the entire Stock Capital is represented and the majority of the BoD and BSA members attend the GM. |
Convening notice to be published on the official journal of record of the Italian Government (in Italian: “Gazzetta Ufficiale”) at least 15 calendar days prior to the GM. However, if allowed in the AoA, the convening notice may be just sent to all Shareholders, BoD members and BSA members. |
2 |
GM. |
Minutes of the GM. |
Yes, to be signed by the Chairman of the GM and the Secretary of the GM. |
At the date as stipulated in the convening notice (unless waived, cf. Step 1). |
Yes, the original Minutes has to be kept in the Company Book. |
No. |
No, however, the GM may be held by audio conference, if permitted by the AoA. Please note that the Chairman of the GM and the Secretary must be physically present in the same place. |
|
3 |
Filling of application with the Italian Business Register. |
(i) Application form (electronic); (ii) Minutes of the GM; (iii) Valid identity document of the person who signs the standard form; (iv) Standard form of the Business Register. |
Yes, standard form of the Business Register signed by a BSA member. |
Within 30 calendar days from the GM. |
Yes, although for the purpose of the filling, a scanned copy is sufficient. |
No. |
No. |
If the dismissed BoD member is also a legal representative of the Company, such dismissal has to be communicated to the Italian Revenue Agency. |
1
Step 1
|
2
Step 2
|
3
Step 3
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0-38 days** *However, less than 8 days is possible if Step 1 is waived. Also, publishing in the official journal, if required, requires longer notice period. **The need for a physical meeting may take additional time. |
Step | Action | Documentation | Signatures? | Timing | Originals? | Notarization/ Certification? |
Waiver of Step? |
Miscellaneous |
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1 |
Notification to the BoD and the Chairman of the BSA. |
Resignation letter. |
Yes, to be signed by the BoD member who resigns. |
At any time. |
No. |
No. |
No. |
|
2 |
Filling of application with the Italian Business Register. |
(i) Application form (electronic); (iii) Valid identity document of the person who signs the standard form; (iii) Standard form of the Business Register. |
Yes, standard form of the Business Register signed by a BSA member. |
Within 30 calendar days from the date of the notification of the resignation. |
Yes, although for the purpose of the filling, a scanned copy is sufficient. |
No. |
No. |
If the resigned BoD member is also a legal representative of the Company, such resignation has to be communicated to the Italian Revenue Agency. |
1
Step 1
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2
Step 2
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0-30 days |
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