Company Assets

Administrative Receiver
An individual appointed by the holder of a floating charge over a company's assets, with powers to sell the secured assets or manage the company's business.
Charges Register
A Charges Register or Register of Charges is a formal record of all charges (encumbrances or liens) that a company has granted over its assets, often required by law to be maintained. It includes details of secured loans and other financial obligations which creditors have claims to.
Qualifying Distribution
A historical notion referring to any dividend or other distribution from company assets to shareholders that carried a tax credit, allowing shareholders to offset this against their tax liability. This system was replaced by the dividend tax system in April 2016.
Register of Charges
A Register of Charges is a statutory document maintained to record details of charges created by a company on its assets to secure debt. It is crucial for maintaining transparency and protecting creditor rights.

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